Soviet Steeds

pretty much giving up on finding used Sachs shock absorbers. Got new "old style" shock absorbers inbound from Belarus....we'll see.

*bump*

still seeking low mileage Sachs Shock absorbers ... Older Russian shock absorbers in good condition would be considered as well.

Prefer 2014 and newer versions (Sachs) but can deal with older models if not much mileage on them. I'm told the Sachs shocks are not re-buildable. Need two, with Chrome cap would be great but can deal with plain black ones too. Please PM me if you've a couple that you'd like to sell. Am in zip code ...

Replaced push rod seals on the R80 Beemer engine on my '99 Patrol:

more pics here:
https://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2020/ ... ionas.html

Bendog02760 wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 17, 2020 6:19 pm

co_g30 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:27 am

and we're back....very well acquainted with my TW200 by now....back to our regular programming:

Always enjoy studying your work, incredible photos. Thanks for sharing, great eye!

thanks very much

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Getting to reverse from neutral isn’t quite easy on my 12+ year old rig... lots of noisy gear grinding going on... Best way I found is to shift directly from 1st gear... put yer toe under the “forward gears” shifter and lift gently whilst applying pressure on the reverse lever... both will move at ...

I would suggest trying to contact the factory service folks in Redmund, they just might help you out seeing it was a known problem for that model year and they have helped others who had the same problem. Structural failures like that deserve some consideration from them as it really shouldn't happ...

well, add another 2014 to the list of rigs suffering a break very similar to the OP's break. Presently seeking a welder in Las Vegas as my rig is way out of warranty....yeah, I'm traveling with it, on a trailer but in travel mode so no easy access to a welder at home. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7VNH...

and we're back....very well acquainted with my TW200 by now....back to our regular programming: https://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2019/07/uraling-to-boreas-pass-to-be-known-as.html https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0wtFR5HnNjY/XTI5bziBt-I/AAAAAAABGa4/u3o23f90dB02iHgs8FSXAK4fYEGnhAZIgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC00771....

and we're back....very well acquainted with my TW200 by now....back to our regular programming: https://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2019/07/uraling-to-boreas-pass-to-be-known-as.html https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0wtFR5HnNjY/XTI5bziBt-I/AAAAAAABGa4/u3o23f90dB02iHgs8FSXAK4fYEGnhAZIgCLcBGAs/s1600/DSC00771....

congrats on the sale!

RC20, well stated.

Lokiboy wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 05, 2019 7:34 pm

CO G30... thought you were selling your rig?

Lokiboy, was....fixed it myself, keeping it for now.