So I’m wearing my Ural sweatshirt while checking into our hotel last night. The guy behind me taps on my shoulder and asks if I actually own a Ural. I tell the guy about Arpok and he says he has an RE Continental GT and rides the snot out of it. I brought up your name, 2LZ, and your growing collection of RE machines. I think I saw a tear when I mentioned the ‘G’.

Maiden Voyage went GREAT!

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Look at you gooooo

Oh man....I'm so tickled. For a rigid, it's so smooth and predictable. Shifts like butter! Not a single clunk going into gear.

Just an update: I'm still stunned and amazed at how "advanced" this old bike is, especially when it comes to thought and craftsmanship. You can definitely tell it was before the Bean Counters got involved with design.

Forks for instance. On today's bikes, if you want to do a true fork service, it requires pulling them off the bike, flipping and pumping them out, then let them hang and drip.

The Model G?
1- Pull the drains. Recap after draining.
2- Pull the center bolt at the bottom of each fork. This opens the "leveling tubes" which run up inside the forks.
3- Pour your choice of fluid into the top of each fork, through a cotton filter, I may add.
4- When the fluid starts to run out the bottom of the forks, stop pouring and let drip.
5- Once the drips stop, that's the proper air gap level. Recap leveling tubes.
Freaking genius.

Getting the ensemble ready for the car show in July. Going to be showing the '48. Figured I'd dress the part of Old English, like cheesy on his bicycle treks. Need to find some CHEAP jodhpers or breeches. The baggy ones, tall socks and the right shoes.

I'd suggest an Army Surplus store for the breeches/plus fours/jodphers from the German or Italian army. Unless you are American sized, though, then that will be a no go. Those guys are skinny. I learned that the hard way. Rapha is a bicycle clothing manufacturer that sells some, but they also have Rapha pricing.

Best bet would be to hit up Goodwill or a thrift store for a decent pair of wool slacks and get creative with a sewing machine. Mrs.C has made me a few pairs ranging from elastic in the cuffs, to velcro or buttons to make the cuffs adjustable.

Don't forget the tweed shooting jacket and a vest. With all that gear, you can also partake in the annual, world wide Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.

UCE engine is much better. I,ve had both, except for the starter sprag clutch. I had to change 3times on my 2010 g5. 9k mi and still running well.