Rare Russian Military Motorcycle First Ride In 30+ Years

[@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]

😅 🤠🙏

[@parnjaga7777]

😁👍

[@IEchuckie]

You can get ucranian parts from Biden. He has connections 😅

[@thomasdesantis6920]

I Own a 2005 URAL 750 CC Retro W/Side Car I am searching for a mechanic In New York State that can repair my rig and get it back up and Riding I miss riding it Fun to ride

[@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

[@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.

[@robertanderson-yx8mo]

Little Vinnie stole the show,he loved it.

[@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.

[@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,

[@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

[@MCKannan1]

If there is a Will, Victory will follow. Congrats from India.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thomaskennedy4130]

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

[@joejohnson-tc7ee]

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

[@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

[@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

[@anonomuscovid1106]

Scrap the Union Jack ya turncoat 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@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

[@michaelspencer9542]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@alrad5686]

Vinnie is definitely the star of the video. With 2 seats and the sidecar, you, Jade and Vinnie can all ride together! lol

[@marcos3ltrv6]

Re your comment that bth carbs had the same settings (JETS) tou were barely above 1/4 throttle on your ride so the carbs would be operating mainly on the idle circuit so the mains wouldnt be pulling any fuel. Carb ballance would be thr thing to look at, there are gauges for checking the vacuum but a pipe held to the ear works as an old school tuning method. Great video and bike btw

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@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?

[@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.

[@MikesMotoRides]

This is sooo cool! I used to ride one in my youth. My dad had one. He bought it brand new at the time.

[@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.

[@staszekgolab9319]

Your patience, experience and logical thinking are impressive. Very satisfying video for me. I was born in 1949 in communist Poland and seen such Soviet motorcycles used by military and police. Commoner could not buy them because they were not on the market. Some people bought used ones from police and struggle to fix them for years because parts were not available. At that time you could not by a piece of wood board or a brick. Everything was in short supply. I wish one day you will show us this motorcycle restored to showroom condition. Good luck good mechanic.

[@mikedall9527]

Hi Joe. I have the predecessor of your Ukranian, MT10 Dneipr. Mine is therefore a 1973 vintage, 6-volt version of this same 650cc machine. I have invested a little time and money into my one with new rings and cylinders and a pair of later-type piston carburettors and an electronic ignition system. It's a lovely machine to ride and a first-time starter, so I use it a great deal. I really do hope you can create some more of your excellent videos around your Dneipr and develop it into your daily rider with little Vinnie hopping into the sidecar and coming along for the ride. Love your videos and Channel. Please keep it coming 👌👍

[@RAKINAUS]

Love your work Joe. Top tip, from someone who rebuilt 1000 carburettors, always make sure all flat surfaces are flat. Most carbies will be distorted from people overtightning and they will leak air. Can't believe you are riding around town on an old Russian bike!!! Keep up the excellent work.!

[@danshoe4758]

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

[@nickclarkuk]

I loved watching you fix something so different like this ! Watched both videos . Thanks 🙏

[@tomjordan1063]

Many of these motos had reverse and the sidecar wheel could be engaged for two wheel drive. Cool videos.

[@cobbleup]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@martinaudet7687]

Vinnie trusts you so much. He put a smile on my dial. That bike has some interesting issues to straighten out. I hope there's more video content on it.

[@JoePhounders]

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

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's a really cool bike, you should definitely pimp it out for more rides with Vinnie. It also has a really different sound, it will be interesting to hear it when it's revving out properly. So awesome to get it going again.👍❤️

[@jefflee1952]

I bet it's worth some money to the right person all original should make it worth more awesome video i love watching your videos i learn something new every time

[@Tonymarony5113]

I had a ct110 with a plastic create on the back. My dog loved riding in it. I took him on some pretty long rides too.

[@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.

[@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!

[@garybarkley2286]

The Vinny cam nice

[@toko7746]

That thing is cool! Great video.

[@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...

[@billb7583]

Another great job. Sounds like the carbs need to be synchronized, slides should raise at the same time, adjust that with the cables

[@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.

[@jangles1839]

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

[@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

[@roygpa]

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

[@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.

[@topshopbuildandfabricate24]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ericlamandia4702]

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

[@paulbrobeck3839]

GREAT JOB JOE. VINNEY ENJOYED IT

[@BRI33NOR]

Basically you can steer with the throttle. Accelerating the bike will tend to go around the sidecar, decelerating the opposite, the sidecar tends to go around the bike. Slight lean in sidecar to bike and toe in with the sidecar wheel angled slightly to the bike may help straight ahead steering without the wobble. Assuming most things are tight etc. Steering towards the sidecar may cause the sidecar wheel to lift.

[@gringoanon4550]

I had a 650 Gold Flash with a big Watsonian sidecar. Four adults and a baby no problem. It was fifteen bob a year insurance and without the sidecar it was sixteen quid, and could do a hundred miles an hour easy with the sidecar sprocket. The left and right turns are very different and definitely need a bit of practice. But about the best fun you can have.

[@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

[@maakatipa4613]

Great video mate ! Absolutely love the bike !

[@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.

[@davessparetime83]

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

[@chernorizetzhrabar1313]

Great idea.

[@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

[@E1320_]

Vinny loves it, one of my favorite videos. Go Vinny

[@neutonrenda2303]

I can definitely see Vinnie wearing those doggy shades on a higher cushion in the very cool Vinnie mobile 😂👍

[@dannylim3318]

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

[@maxpetification]

you mean exotic? lol

[@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..

[@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.

[@bduncan9724]

Driveway looks awesome!

[@clinte9155]

Sehr gute Arbeit 👍, das haben Sie super gemacht!!

[@leeworley3818]

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

[@TheFusedplug]

Great work mate, you don't go OTT with it all you do the required basics which is enough to "get em going". Showing a carb rebuild has shown me another aspect as I've always been "oh it'll be ok" and always seen carburettor rebuilding as too much of a mammoth task ..but it's not

[@martonziegler2181]

The countryside is reminiscent of the Kentucky 'Blue Grass' landscape. I don't know about engines, but from the beeping sound of this Russian machine, I can conclude that the exhaust valve is blowing out. I wouldn't have spared the time to grind and adjust the valves correctly. I would also have replaced the piston rings. If I decided to take the block apart (I didn't), I would have replaced the shimrings and, if necessary, the crankshaft bearings as well. Anyway, there is still a lot of work left on this machine. You had the honor of being able to clean the original communist dirt from the sidecar... Greetings from Hungary!

[@keithcrampton1438]

REALLY GREAT WORK I ENJOYED THE SHOW!

[@outoftheirskulls5676]

Lead split shot from a fishing tackle store work great for carb plugs. tap the right size in with a 1oz. ballpeen hammer.

[@neutonrenda2303]

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

[@paulbogaski7126]

All right Vinnie, nice ride !!

[@ryanjohnson1814]

Worth restoring and using, u and Vinny fun rides ahead

[@jeffreynehls3634]

Love your videos and Vinny looks great in the sidecar.

[@TheKubelman]

the URAL is based on BMW blueprints. my '56 R50 fires both cylinders on every stroke. intake and exhaust get a spark simultaneously.

[@GilJimman]

I miss my 57 bmw R50 so reliable and tank like.

[@peterwilliams2152]

The M-72 was based on R71 blueprints and samples. The Ural name was not used until 1961 with the M-62.

[@walk4718]

Ol’ Vinny is a great trooper; he needs a little windshield 👍

[@wesleypulkka7447]

2V, congrats on the run and drive! Great video!

[@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.

[@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,

[@ayedee6681]

What a beautiful old bike. It’s going to look awesome when restored. She needs a name. Nazdarovya.

[@johnvanalphen2884]

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

[@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.

[@ejtakach]

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

[@thomasgordon489]

Great video. Vinnie is the coolest!

[@korpijeesus]

As others have pointed out, squeaky head gasket, retorque to 34Nm-ish. And then drive it in the snow, lots of fun.

[@korpijeesus]

Oh and here's the startup ritual: Ignition off, fuel on, trickle carbs, three kicks, ignition on and off you go. Soviet anti-theft technology at its finest!

[@joeymember]

That thing is sweet, sounds like my 1972 VW Beetle. LIke your Videos your knowlege is amazing. Thanks

[@sixstringslinger6559]

Great job! Good to see Vinny!

[@dennisbreton9651]

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