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With morning temperatures in the single digits I wasn’t up to doing any major work on the Dnepr project today. Instead, I focused on a small mini-project that I could …
Update: Dnepr Reverse Lever Modification Read More
I spent a few hours this weekend with the Dnepr project, mounting both exhaust pipes and mufflers. Previously, the left exhaust was just resting in place to test-fit the components. …
Update: Dnepr Exhaust and Cables Installed Read More
After another short delay I was back to working on the Dnepr MT-11 this weekend. I installed the sidecar shock and spring, which required compressing with a ratcheting tie-down strap …
Update: My Dnepr is a Rolling Chassis Read More
The Dnepr project resumed this past weekend. The biggest accomplishment was completing the truing of all 4 wheels. I was struggling with this task until I realized that the axle …
Update: Starting Dnepr Assembly Read More
I had planned on painting the Dnepr Saturday, September 10, but Mother Nature already had plans for all-day rains and high winds. She made up for it the next day …
Update: Dnepr is Painted Read More
Today the sidecar and sidecar frames got their final coats of primer, completing the priming of parts for the Dnepr project. A full gallon of primer was consumed to prime …
Update: Finished Priming the Dnepr Read More
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, …
Update: More Sanding Read More
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 …
Update: Priming the Dnepr Read More
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 …
Update: Dnepr Rear Drive, Wheel Truing Read More
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 …
Update: Dnepr Hub Bearings, New Exhaust Read More