Rare Russian Military Motorcycle First Ride In 30+ Years

I buy a rare Russian motorcycle that has been sitting 30 years in a barn. Let's take it for the first ride in 30 years. #Dnepr, #Motorcycle, #Fix,
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[@bervasbervas7565]

I have the same model, of the same color. This is a KMZ Dnepr MT10 from the mid 70s. Beware of the chinese carb parts: they are often of random dimension, which is not the best for carb setting. For the squeaky noise, this is possibly the carter breather sleeve pin. It is worn, too short and does not move the sleeve. The carter overpressure explains the engine oil leak everywhere. Beware also the oil level and quantity. The conrod main bearings are journal bearings. If the engine loses the oil, the remaining oil overheats and the conrod bearings fail. Use 20w-50 mineral based oil. Also, have time to clean the centrifuge oil filter and the oil ducts inside the crankpins. If the engine works on one cylinder, it is often an ignition short circuit. The mechanical ignition is a disaster. Use ukrainian electronic ignition instead, it is cheap and plug and play.

[@ianmangham4570]

😅 🤠🙏

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

Joe, you need a small winch on the front of your trailer!

[@jayjudd6518]

I was thinking that also.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Or a friend :)

[@allan9603]

Joe you probably should have soaked both of those carburetor shells in the tank before putting the new hardware on them. Old lead based gasoline leaves a nasty residue on carburetors, intakes...

[@clintmoran9121]

Absolutely!!!!

[@mijour]

take a winch off a old quad and bolt it on use your jump box for power

[@mathewfranco3211]

I’m glad you say at the end “ I hope you liked the video “ but I sure I’m speaking for all your viewers. We love your videos! Thank you sir 😊

[@Luckieoutdoors]

I’m here to say to do what you want, lots of folks on here constantly saying what you should be doing. I throughly enjoy exactly what you do

[@robwatkins1547]

He does do what he wants and perhaps people that comment are trying to help him, or do you want him to carry on making mistakes?

[@Luckieoutdoors]

@@robwatkins1547 go look at 50% of the comments, all of them “you need to get this, should have done this yadadada” but everytime the machine ends up running just fine. Helping him diagnosis a rare machine is one thing, but just yammering he needs to buy all these things and he’s doing it wrong is just ridiculous

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

I believe “telling him” is PURELY “SUGGESTING” upon PAST/PRESENT EXPERIENCE. I enjoy the feedback because WE ALL ARE CONSTANTLY LEARNING. When on ur OWN, sometimes THE MOrE YOU KNOW QUICKLY BECOMES “THE LESS YOU KNOw”…..🤔

[@Luckieoutdoors]

@@CourtJ_ml9to I’m sure he needed 100 people telling him he needed a winch, or the million “you should power wash it”. I’m sure he could never get anything done without the help of these comments

[@Luckieoutdoors]

@@robwatkins1547 help is one thing, saying “you need to buy this” “should have done this” doesn’t help anyone.this comment section is spammed with “you need to buy a winch” helps no one, he clearly knows a winch would help

[@robertanderson-yx8mo]

Little Vinnie stole the show,he loved it.

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

That little button on the carb is called a "tickler", and it is used for cold starting. It does allow a bit of gas to go right into the cylinder.

[@ar2043]

Good call! That's right… I've heard that term before and had forgotten all about it. "Tickler".... YES!!!

[@CrimeVid]

Yes, lots of cars had ticklers on their carburettors, they didn't always work though !

[@yeahright302]

i heard it was called by some,the reach around ?

[@Odder-Being]

Yes it pushes down the floater to open the fuel line.

[@Steve-MN]

Vinnie needs an old bomber hat and goggles! LOL!

[@bullbutter9699]

Ride it Cross Country...........

[@curmudgeon1933]

Snoopy vs. the Red Baron.

[@MeatsackMiracle]

Re-torque the heads. That squeeking and popping sound is air escaping when it gets hot. Used to happen to my VW's, common on Boxster style motors.

[@willmc42]

I agree with you. It definitely sounds like a vw engine out of adjustment . However, when he checked the plugs the right side was burning cleaner than the left side. ..what is going on, comrade ? 🤔 😂

[@module79l28]

*Boxer, not boxster. 😉

[@mototommy5525]

​@@willmc42because only 1 of the head gaskets are leaking

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

Is that why vws make that noise.

[@mototommy5525]

@midcoasttractorservice9182 yep, most air cooled 4 strokes will do this if not maintained.

[@alexbenzin1932]

at cold start this bike likes more fuel. push button on both bowl until fuel spill through vent hole. to make more rich mixture use the lever l/h under filterbox. Dont forget to check oil in gearbox it is separate of an engine.

[@ar2043]

Haha. Man... poor Vinny got chin-chopped when you put him in the sidecar the second time. Poor little fella!!! Nah.... he's all good. Good to see the Vinster again!!!

[@thomaskennedy4130]

I only found your videos a couple of weeks ago. It has cost me a lot of time. Lovin the content.

[@bobpotter895]

Your dog is a star. I was sure he would bale the moment you got moving. The oil leaking is the Russian anti corrosion system borrowed from the Brits. Great video.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, those Urals were known for poor quality pistons and rings. The Brits used to lightly rebore the cylinders for roundness and refit British made Ps and rings. They ran much better and lasted longer while holding higher compression unavailable with the stock setup.

[@pjm204]

This is a Dnepr, not a Ural.

[@pirateradioFPV]

@@pjm204 Potato, potato

[@JohnWhite-tg9wf]

​@@pjm204same as a Kettle is not a suzuki gt 750 liquid cooled 2 stroke, say alliminuim as you spell it 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@alexmacdonald258]

@@pjm204 I didn't know this; can you tell them apart with a glance, or are they very similar? There's a Ural dealer in Seattle, and quite a few of them show up for our Touratech rally in June here. I've never known about Dnepr however.

[@bervasbervas7565]

I use Ukrainian pistons. They are cheap and good. Polish Almot pistons are more expensive and better. For piston rings, either buy Ukrainian rings or Hungarian Belcord ringset. A German webshop's chinese "special rings" lasted 1000 km in my machine. Note that I made 7k kms (4k+miles) with Ukrainian Pistons and Belcord ring set. I drive at 90-110km/h (56-68mph) regularly for 180-200 mile trips in one day. So,the original pistons are not so bad.

[@marioross3524]

i enjoy all your videos, I noticed that while you assembled one of the carb, when you change the large brass plugs you did not put back the spring and cap inside, that could be why one is running rich . but regardless you always figure it out. keep the videos going the way you do these are very informative. more than any out there,

[@rintin1874]

Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧

[@billkinsey2690]

😮😊😅

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

@@billkinsey2690 he lets us know in every single video. ☺️

[@derek4073]

Beautiful country, I've been to Berwick a few times and traveled through Scotland.

[@kenzie544]

Isle of Lewis Slainte

[@michaelspencer9542]

“Vinn’s” a natural! Picturing him with goggles and scarf 😅 What a good boy!

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

It did sound better after it warmed up. Those curved pieces you found last time are leg shields to keep the cold arctic wind and snow off the driver and passenger's legs.

[@Noen-s6j]

Love the video, have the same bike. Also that thing has reverse. When in neutral, behind your right foot is a small lever, clutch in and move that forward, enjoy. Noticed that the charging fault red light came on, probably the PP330 relay, change that with the 33.3702 relay.

[@stephensmith1118]

it is the reverse lever, it is hectic if you go too fast in reverse.... tank slapping etc... but cool in a car park

[@IO-zz2xy]

That loading was definately a 3 fart effort.

[@psilver063]

I was thinking a slow leak shit man. 3 farts are for you strong folk. Idda crapped my pants lol

[@sloanmccluskey4720]

I had a metal exhaust gasket on a pickup with a warped manifold that made that “squeaking/fluttering” noise. It was sort of working like a whistle

[@mikewerner3797]

Probably the most accessible carb(s) that you ever had to deal with. Also, I am amazed that you are still able to find parts for that old thing. Vinnie looked like he was scared .😃

[@Gruxxan]

its not as old as it looks as they never really updated it, and there are still many in use in eastern europe so parts are available

[@skycrapsglider]

A valve lash adjustment check. And a carb sink after that will make it much smoother running if you care to go further. If your base gasket and head gaskets don't appear to be leaking much , torquing heads can be very sketchy and a good chance of pulling a stud out of the case . Very cool to see it run again well done

[@RicardoCarsten-p7g]

I am a subscriber from south africa. I have never owned or rode a motorcycle or a quad begire but your video's are so satisfying to watch .I feel like I could and will eventually buy myself a bike in future when I have the funds. Thank you for a amazing channel looking forward to the next projects. Turned me into a biker

[@bmwr807]

I had one of these bikes - a solo version, over 20 years ago. My one had the square rocker (valve) covers other bikes made in the other factory has round rocker covers. It had Lucas Rita electronic ignition which was a common mod in those days. Even so, still fussy to start up. It was fun while I had it, but as a mechanic, I found the engineering very crude. Did you know that all the wheels are interchangeable including the sidecar wheel?

[@joejohnson-tc7ee]

digital temp gun to check cylinders if there running, there cheap gives you temps of exhaust pipe in seconds cheers good vids

[@chriswablington7118]

That thing sounds good! The leash is not a good idea if Vinny jumps out while moving (though, he is well behaved). Better get a short leash

[@markr.1984]

Yeah, we don't want to see a real life version of the little dog in the original Vacation movie with Chevy Chase!! But that was the funniest part of the movie.

[@JoePhounders]

All that work Vinnie does around the shop and he finally gets a ride! Love it!

[@bilinda508]

Never would have thought that bike could come back and run as well as it does. Few little tweaks here and there... awesome Joe.

[@roygpa]

We all need to pitch in for a motorcycle helmet for Vinnie!

[@MacRODesign55]

In 1972, my high school mates and I discussed buying the M Series 650 for a princely sum of $650AU still in the crate. We all greed not to. They were notoriously slow and fuel guzzling bad handlers. I had a Jawa 250 at the time and upgraded to a Ducati 250. One mate bought a Ducati 250 Desmo, Another bought an Ariel 650 and the last one bought a Triumph engine/BSA gearbox and clutch/Norton Featherbed frame with Road-holder Forks Scrambler Special.

[@davidbgraham461]

I paid $500 AU for mine, from Capitol Motors in Sydney. Fitted a new pair of Honda 360 carbs; what an improvement. Had it for years, solo and chair. Loved it until l bought a new Goldwing in 1959. Now, that was a motorcycle !!

[@stefanm67]

Brilliant video Joe. I've got a 1975 M67 Ural and had that squeaking/ chirping sound and it was a poor seal where the carb bolts to the cylinder head.... a smear of gasket sealer sorted it. Already looking forward to the next one!

[@danshoe4758]

You have been BUSY this summer! Always looking forward to your next find!

[@paulbunyon6324]

Vinnie was smart enough to keep his center of gravity as low as possible once you began riding off-road. Poor little bugger was just a bit nervous, can't blame him.

[@cobbleup]

Almost got a hernia just watching you struggle it onto the trailer. Great job getting that old beauty back on the road 👍👍👍

[@MatthewFelgate-r4u]

New experience for vinnie. Great to see you delving into the Dnepr. Always been curious about them. Looking forward to episode 3, and also enjoying the knowledgeable comments of the officionsdos.

[@topshopbuildandfabricate24]

Keep pushing you got it. Get your self a portable winch for your trailer

[@jangles1839]

Ol' Vinny loved the wind in his fur! 🐾💙

[@davessparetime83]

You need to get a temp gun. Check cylinders for heat to compare.

[@chernorizetzhrabar1313]

Great idea.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I'm so glad to see that Vinny loved the ride. He loves you SO much Joe, he's the best dog man.. you're SO lucky to have found him, to have taken him home and loved him. Anyway, I'm super happy he got to take a ride with you, hopefully you get that thing running in top shape and he can enjoy some fall days with you on it!

[@ryanbuckner2405]

This is one of the best channels I’ve found in a long time. I like that you don’t clean the outside of parts. I don’t either, lol! Good stuff dude! Wish you lived closer to South Carolina. I’ve got a seadoo I can’t get running. Electrical issues

[@joemusicman64]

Russian vintage motorcycle with side car. Awesome project. You can get anything to run Joe. And Vinnie is going to want many more rides.

[@ChrisFlims405]

Just know Vinny is probably the first ever dog in todays time to ride in a Russian side car 😂

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

I would say an AIR LEAK(head gasket) on the right side. That’s why it’s not “RICH” like the LEFT SIdE. Comment love frm CHICAGO

[@MattyPanton]

I came to the comments to see everyone saying that you didn't put the filter and spring back in the 2nd carb and I can't find any comments

[@ghettsumm7949]

Haha I saw that too 😆

[@mijour]

Maybe why that side was running rich

[@minnesotatomcat]

I like this bike, sometimes the old Russian stuff can look kinda crude but this thing has some nice looking curves and features to it 👍 I’d cruise it around.

[@stephensmith1118]

they are great fun to ride and simple to work on and the spares are as cheap as chips...

[@darrinswanson]

You need a harbor freight winch on the front of your trailer, brother. 😅

[@dannylim3318]

A lot of esoteric bikes recently. Great job, Joe.

[@maxpetification]

you mean exotic? lol

[@garybarkley2286]

The Vinny cam nice

[@jayeddleston9486]

You gotta be careful on what you show,especially that storage unit,a lot of dirt bags out there that’ll steal your stuff,it happened to me 2 bikes gone got lucky I found 1 of them

[@TheSnowWolf1000]

you had to get a storage unit lol. what a beautiful thing man good job once again brotha.

[@j.w.3345]

Vinny just chilling on his first ride! Definitely a cool dude!😂

[@ejtakach]

Good to see Vinnie again. Vin cam just like Mortske!

[@johnvanalphen2884]

I think shes going to end up in the movies !! :) Vin gos with the scene ,look forward to many returns ....

[@browngreen933]

A great winter machine in snow and ice!

[@jayjudd6518]

I thought that was gonna be the end of Vinny jumped out with the leash on him. Then😅 drugged down the road I think they did that in one of those movies.😊😊

[@newsnowswwyomingmusky3042]

Yeah I was a Chevy Chase the dog to the back bumper and then took off and then they got the motorcycle cop pulled them over said he probably had it going for a while and then just his legs gave out

[@frazzx6]

Vinny would have a better chance without the leash, He should have a harness and a very short leash so he can't jump out. He really does like riding around, hopefully Joe reads your comment, better safe than sorry

[@TheCuttingtorch]

Not long ago i had the chance to buy a storage facility.. i regret not trying to acquire it.. I highly recommend building a storage rental complex out at the land.. you can start small and always add more later..

[@jameshisself7375]

Great old Ural. I think your dog loves to be with you more than he likes riding in that noisy bouncy beast. Still a cool bike!

[@trailtrashgarage]

Hmm oil thin, overfilled and bad carb floats down stream of the fuel tank. I would highly suspect fuel contaminated oil. That squeak is a bad sign of this. I hope running it on that oil didn’t wipe your crank bearings….

[@keithk3780]

Joe change that nasty oil!

[@marctorigiani4558]

That thing is hilarious it sounds like a world war II movie

[@tomdombrovski432]

Pretty cool old bike, great job getting it running!

[@Thor555555]

43:15 tighten the steering damper or inspect it, it´s the big black knob in the middle of the handlebar. it reduces/ eliminates the wobble of the front wheel. Very important at sidecars with less forerun.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Awesome to look at that seat, what a find.👍

[@leeworley3818]

I love Vinnie taking a ride.....cool little buddy

[@sixstringslinger6559]

Great job! Good to see Vinny!

[@francisbarbeau1862]

You need to check your Valves as well checking your timing! Great Video!! Can't wait for part 3 on that old Bike!

[@chernorizetzhrabar1313]

He checked the timing in the previous video.

[@jefferyholland]

That would be a neat project to semi restore. Cleaned up with some new upholstery and fresh paint and that would be a cool bike for a summer night ride.

[@bduncan9724]

Driveway looks awesome!

[@kobybear08]

Just a suggestion wenches up front and chain if you want to link to together to draw up a heavy load, just a thought.

[@rogerswigert8798]

As the guy said you need a small wrinch. I just use a boat trailer hand wrinch on mine. I have a trailer like yours only mine is steel.

[@chrisparola3949]

Ah yes the sleek like sound is leak at head reque and they should be good unless it did blow the gasket As it warms up it will leak air between head and sleeve Also the pin you pushed is the prime bowl filler so you don’t have to lick your leg off

[@dennisbreton9651]

Get yourself a hand crank boat winch and mount it to the trailer. Could make your life a little easier. Love the videos.

[@nekit_2003]

this is dnepr mt 10

[@carlnorthcutt8383]

2vintage doing a 2vintage can't get any better

[@raitiss3464]

Adjust carbs one by one while opposite spark plug is out. This thing should have reverse gear, lever is located right side nearby gearbox output.

[@special_dx]

Never tie an animal inside a vehicle in such a position that they can jump out while it's moving.

[@guyhayden4795]

Happy dog?

[@robertbowman3406]

It looks like you had your driveway seal coated. It looks very nice.

[@maakatipa4613]

Great video mate ! Absolutely love the bike !

[@nigelcox7477]

What a machine! I loved Vinniecam… he quickly became chilled out - ‘I go where my Dad goes’. At some point you’ve got to do a left turn Joe… I think you’ll need Vinnie plus a couple of dead motors as ballast, or Vinnie plus your wife - they’ll love it! Also, I should imagine this bike plus sidecar wouldn’t be expected to do much more than 50mph…. but keep giving her TLC and she’ll respond I’m sure! Cheers!

[@stephensmith1118]

they will be over 70 mph.... but i dont recommend high speed until he is used to the sidecars handling,

[@jwilk2107]

Fantastic Joe, looks like Vinny is on tour 👍

[@wreckum56]

That’s what they call the tickler that enriches it for starting yup you have a leaking head gasket that’s the whistle and the popping noise is when it starts hitting on that cylinder

[@thebigguy8306]

Great Job! Testing the limits of your knowledge and patience. The star of our show 2Vinny. Sounded great. Yikes, moving the bike out of storage, watch your back & legs.

[@djkulp1]

realize, that if a bug hits him in the eye, it could blind him. Nice work.

[@chele-chele]

Driveway looks great!

[@ericlamandia4702]

As always, great content. So happy for you. Awesome bike. Thanks for the content

[@GaryRobertonBoyes]

Aside from the handling being a bit squirrely when it turns, and the fact they were really never a fast bike, the engine sounds fine, just needs a bit of tuning and a bit thicker oil. Cheers

[@PaloDuro1021]

Now Vinnie can be a true sidekick with you.

[@paulbogaski7126]

All right Vinnie, nice ride !!

[@vadimkargin3200]

Oh man you bringing back memories.

[@jeffreynehls3634]

Love your videos and Vinny looks great in the sidecar.

[@tonyaxeman4381]

Sounded like a rocker and rocker shaft noise. You did not change the oil or did You. Some day You get some Permatex high tack .

[@markperry2979]

Awww Bless Vinny..He looked so scared intially but then seemed to love it!!!!..Brilliant...And what a bike!!!,Great video as always sir..Vinny just needs some goggles!..lololol..

[@lyndatomlins3448]

A friend had one of these [ Ural], early '90s model but much the same as yours. Solid retro bikes & very much based on the War era BMW design....the victorious Russians hauled the whole plant & tooling from Eastern Germany back to USSR. They later gave designs & tooling to the Chinese for basic military transport but the Chinese bikes are probably not as good as Russian ones. They are slow & heavy but much cheaper than an old BMW. Still available new in some places.

[@michaelbullis2484]

I have a 2007 Ural Gear Up with 40,000 miles, not kilometers, on it. I've always said it was more fun than you are legally allowed to have. Watch those right hand turns with a sidecar. Drive it like a snowmobile, not a motorcycle.

[@CanadienNortherner]

Look at that frame ! Lol ! Built like a tank ! 👍👍

[@ayedee6681]

I think Joe needs a small toy box rv. Haul your stuff around, camp out at the farm when testing. Mobile garage and camper 👍

[@GoodlookinMug]

Tying the dogs leash to the sidecar was a good move.👍🏻

[@sspnugen]

Harbor freight winch would be great

[@snowyowl7042]

🎉Congratulations you got it humming along

[@dalepatton2915]

maybe put winch on trailor, save you alot of work

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

my technique for finding squeak sources is to grab a clean fuel hose and stick one end in my ear...then use the other end to find the loudest spot

[@robwatkins1547]

I used the same to balance carbs, takes me back a little.

[@curmudgeon1933]

Amazon sell mechanics stethoscopes for cheap...less than $10. They have a long probe that can locate squeaks, knocks and rattles in inaccessible places. It helps to pinpoint the area needing attention.Also useful to track down annoying squeaks in car interiors.