Dnepr with sidecar

[Dennis]

Latest curiosity on Kijiji.  Seller is out to lunch thinking it will fetch $6K.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-other/prince-george/dnepr-mt10-36/605074873?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true


The Dnepr was the Ukrainian version of the Ural.  It was cruder in every respect.  In 1982 they sold new in Canada for $3400.  I know because I almost traded my well used sportster for one straight across, until the mechanic at Kamloops Honda/Harley (who was importing them) talked me out of it.  I am glad he did.

I quick look on Ebay reveals several parts suppliers, but they are from Ukraine, Russia and Germany.  Parts seem inexpensive.  Like the Chang,  common auto parts can be pressed into service, especially electrical. 

This could be a neat project, but would take commitment.   It would cost a fair bit of time and money to bring it up to snuff, and that should reflect its actual selling price.

 Peace & Grease, Dennis

[Qball]

not a bad bike but way too expensive!  a nice resto chang in nanaimo is going fo a similar price

[stevecrout]

Ran across a couple of the Urals a few years back.  The red one was in a Taliban training camp north of Kabul.  My driver didn't think anything of motoring into the camp and asking to see the bike so I guess it was OK.  Took a fair amount of heat from the security wags when I got back though. 

The green one is one I purchased and drove around Kabul for 2 years. Great fun!

Dennis - I bet I can get you a sidecar for a great price! Just have to arrange shipping.

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[Dennis]

not a bad bike but way too expensive!  a nice resto chang in nanaimo is going fo a similar price

I saw the Chang Ad.  In my opinion, that Chang may actually be worth it.