My Milsurp Vehicle

[stevejones]

After following the jeep thread I thought it might be interesting to show my milsurp vehicle.

This is a 1965 CJ750 Motorcycle. It is a clone of a Russian M72, which was a clone of a BMW R-71. The bike was built in a Chinese munitions plant. It was restored in civilian dress so its military past is not very prominent....The only thing that is still in the original army green is the sidecar brake lever.
I have had the bike for about 5 years and have it insured year round. It is one tough and reliable bike. Aside from vibration issues causing things to shake loose and broken rear spokes its posed no mechanical problems. The only problem is getting anywhere because so many people want to talk to me about it...

Cheers. Steve.

 

[bellero]

Amazing bike, do you have more pics from different angle?

 

[mg4201]

Nice bike, I like them. If the ural was fast enough for highway travel I would have one.

 

[VooDooMan]

Steve, I want one LOL!!

 

[Hawkshadow]

That's one nice looking bike Steve! I'm glad that my thread may have inspired some out there to share their garage milsurps.

 

[stevejones]

Here is another pic as requested. I don't ride on the highway too much as the drum brakes make for slow stops....

 

[VooDooMan]

Where does one get a kit or parts kit to put one together?
China I suppose?

 

[stevejones]

Where does one get a kit or parts kit to put one together?
China I suppose?

Try here.

http://www.cjsidecar.com/

I don't think you can get them as a kit though.

Cheers. Steve.

 

[harryhand]

You just need an mg 42 for the sidecar!

 

[burnt_servo]

i like it alot .....

do you know if any parts swap across from the russian or even the bmw versions ?

 

[fugawi]

Here is another pic as requested. I don't ride on the highway too much as the drum brakes make for slow stops....

That's just beautiful, a classic look!

 

[stevejones]

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. I understand that a lot of the parts for the Russian M-72 interchange but I can't say about the BMW.
Heres a picture that I found.

Cheers. Steve.

 

[revilo]

Great looking machine. I've seen badging kits to make your CJ look like it's BMW granddaddy. What are they worth now, around $5000 with a sidecar?

 

[stevejones]

Great looking machine. I've seen badging kits to make your CJ look like it's BMW granddaddy. What are they worth now, around $5000 with a sidecar?

I got mine around 5 years ago so you would have to make some inquires to the link I posted but I think you are in the ball park.

Cheers. Steve.

 

[burnt_servo]

does anyone import these into canada ?

or is it something a guy has to import himself?

for some reason i have this motor cycle stuck in my brain ......... i might find i own one in a few months

 

[Jolly Tar]

Shiny! I like that it's a flat head. I have a '67 KMZ K750 very similar. It's all in Soviet Red.... Only 28km so far. Funny that the first bike I ever had with reverse happens to be a 1967 copy of a 1938 with a flathead engine.... I love these bikes!

 

[highlander]

does anyone import these into canada ?

or is it something a guy has to import himself?

for some reason i have this motor cycle stuck in my brain ......... i might find i own one in a few months

That motorcycle was built by several diffeent companies under different names.

The only company that still makes it calls it the Ural; you can check out their website at: www.imz-ural.com.

They list two dealers in BC; Shails Motorcycles in Langley, and SWM Adventure Motorsports in Kelowna.

A friend of mine has one and loves it. Just as good off road as it is on the highway; it's basicly a street legal ATV, only better.

Hope this helps.