The DNEPR Chronicles Phase 1 Photo Gallery

Check on the restoration process by visiting the Phase 2 photo gallery. Click on thumbnail to view larger image. Listen to a DNEPR 650cc airhead twin engine.

Arrival Day

The big day! The is Dnepr MT-16 is delivered by haulbikes.com

Roll Her Off

Getting ready to roll the MT-16 off the truck

Off She Comes

The tired truck driver is wondering how much can this thing weigh? 715 pounds!

Home Sweet Home

The MT-16 seems comfortable in its new home

Sidecar and Spare Tire

The MT-16 sidecar carries the spare tire

Look Familiar?

The 650cc airhead twin is an old BMW knockoff

Problem Parts

Starting problems caused the coil and petcock to be replaced

More Goodies

A cool new frontend from RAM in Seattle

That Smell

The leading link frontend smelled of the preservative kosmoline

Unwrapped

The leading link front suspension will give the MT-16 even more of a retro look

All Jacked Up

How do you get 715 pounds off the ground? Very carefully!

More Jacked Up

Here's a better shot up on jack stands.

Off Come the Parts

Starting to strip off the old front end to make way for the cooler one

Look Ma No Headlight

Here you can get a good look at quality Ukrainian wiring. OBTW, thats glare on the instrument cluster not damaged paint.

Vehicle ID

Can anyone translate?

Gas Tank Sealer

This Kreem kit worked great for cleaning, etching, and sealing my rusty old Ukrainian gas tank. Beware of the fumes.

Parts Catalog

Here is a cover shot of the DNERP-16 (MT-16) illustrated parts catalog.

Operation Manual

Here's a cover shot of the DNEPR-16 (MT-16) operation and maintenance manual.

Stop and Go

Pictured are remanufactured brake linings and new clutch and brake cables from RAM in Seattle.

Replacement Coil

New coil and spark plug wires from RAM in Seattle.

Bare Frontend

The new coil is visible with the original forks removed.

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