Update: More Sanding
This weekend I’ve been block sanding the primed fenders and continuing the body work on the sidecar. The tubular pieces like the frame will just be wet sanded by hand, …
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Family Fun in Alden
The Alden house has played host to both sides of the family the past 2 weekends. Last Saturday, July 30, was very busy, with Deb’s mother and Aunt Marianne spending …
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Update: Priming the Dnepr
Yesterday I finally primed the first of many pieces for the Dnepr project. I’m using Eastwood’s Contour primer, which went on smoothly and evenly. I’m also quite pleased with the …
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Update: I’ve Become a Stripper
… a paint stripper, specifically. The Dnepr project is picking up steam this week as I’ve taken some vacation time. Aside from some work in the garage and the house, …
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Update: Dnepr Rear Drive, Wheel Truing
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update on the Dnepr project, so I gathered up some recent pictures to share. The paint has been stripped from the motorcycle …
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Update: Dnepr Hub Bearings, New Exhaust
With the exception of the new leading link fork, I’ve received all the parts I’ve ordered for the Dnepr rebuild project. The shipment of the fork was delayed, but was …
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Update: Dnepr is Disassembled
I thought I’d post a few pictures of the Dnepr, which is now down to a pair of frames and a sidecar body. I’ve been working late over the past few …
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Update: Dnepr Engine is Removed
Today Enzo and I took a little hike along the old railroad grade. It would have been a longer hike were it not for the 6 inches of fresh snow …
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New Project: Dnepr MT-11 Rebuild
Over the past 15 months, our Ukrainian Dnepr MT-11 has proven to be a fun, reliable motorcycle. It gets a lot of attention wherever I ride it, especially in the …
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Zinc Electroplating
In just one year, the Ukrainian-built Dnepr motorbike has accumulated what appears to be decades of rust. While the painted surfaces are fine, most bare steel pieces have an even …
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