Soviet Steeds

We'll be there.

Sorry that I can't come. The engine in my rig is toast. Next year...

Hey guys, engine problems with the Iraq rig. I'm not sure if I can make it.

Planning on it.

Pam and I will be there, BUT, I have to play a concert on Saturday, so I will have to leave after breakfast and return Sunday morning.

Okay. Replacement done. I used 6mm threaded rod, stainless washers, acorn nuts and stainless machine screws on the left side, which is most visible. I used the stock fasteners on the right side. (Of course, when I was at the hardware store, I discovered "connector nuts" which are used on furniture, ...

I have a solution. The original rods which hold the sides together are too short to put regular nuts on them. The local Fastenal store has 6mm x 1.0 threaded rod in stock. I'll cut pieces to fit the airbox, use the original fasteners on the right side and replace the "mushroom" fasteners with stainl...

If worse comes to worse, I can drill out the threaded holes on the right side, buy SAE threaded rod and use acorn nuts, but I really want to keep the original appearance.

I may give the knurled nut a try.

My 2003 Iraqi rig has the oval air box (PN: IMZ 8.103 15006). I lost one of the "mushroom" fasteners a few years ago and I'm making a serious effort to find one for the restoration.

I need help - I can't figure out how to add pictures...

Well, there's another FART in the books. I'll post pictures later today. Big thanks to Mike and Karen for heading this up, Bill and Lori for much support and all the Uralistas who attended.

I may be able to make this one.

Pam and I are coming. We have a cabin. I don't know if anyone has planned a ride for Saturday, but I came up with one. KOA past Maggie Valley up to Heintooga Overlook, high in the Mountains (5000+ ft). Our State magazine has an (badly written IMHO) article about the area which describes a dirt road ...

I have some bottle openers prepared. A MUST for every sidecar. As usual, pre-drilled, use an existing bolt on the back.