Military Accessories for Russian Motorcycles Part I: Intro to Machine Guns, Mounts, Ammo Boxes, Black-Out Lights, Spot Lights, Axes, Shovels and Much, Much More Ernie Franke [email protected] 03/2010 Philosophy •By Chronicling What’s Out There, We Can See Trends – Example: Front Machine Gun (MG) Mounts • We See Russian Sidecars Use Front-Corner Mounts (NATO Style) • We See Germans Sidecars Use Crossbar (Nurnberg) Mounts • We See Some Restorers Use Nurnberg Mounts on Russian Sidecars, Because Crossbar Mount Is More Impressive – Example: Rear Machine Gun (MG) Mounts • We See Russian Sidecars Use “Thru the Spokes” Mount • We See Germans Sidecars Use Rear Mount Attached to Center Bolt Holding Spare Tire • Viewers Are Encouraged to Visit the Internet – We Reference Websites • Some Websites No Longer Exist • New Websites Come on-Line Daily • Prices Have Changed • Ebay Has New Arrivals Constantly • We Welcome Feed-Back We also offer a grouping of non-accessory presentations, under another banner, for such Ural/Dnepr components as; engines, generators,2 suspension systems, 1WD & 2WD, ignition systems, carburetors, etc.). Military Accessories for Russian Motorcycles • Does it stir your heart when you see a sidecar with a machine gun, or watch an old re-run of “Rat Patrol”? Motorcycles have been going to war, as long as there have motorcycles around to go to war. In a military conflict, any bike will do if it’s reliable, and Russian bikes are purpose-built to withstand just about anything. First came the M-72, next Ural, and then Dnepr, all intended as military machines. We’ll look at all the parts needed to militarize your Russian bike with sidecar. Needless to say, we may have missed a few things. Please write us if you have more additions. • Whenever Russian motorcyclists get together, they naturally flock to the militarized rig. There’s something about a machine gun mount that attracts everyone, sets it apart. Even at re-enactments, the motorcycle with a machine gun is a natural hit. • I’ve tried to gather information to help those who are considering adding weapons to their rig, starting with machine guns and ending with lights and shovels. Even adding ammo boxes and panniers helps to add storage space. Finally we examined Ural’s Gear-Up with its impressive array of weapons. The only thing left is the “potato gun” attachment. • I’ve included comparison charts indicating current prices within each group. • We’ve also included suggested websites for Russian motorcycle accessories. 3 Military Accessories for Russian Motorcycles • Part I: Intro to Machine Guns, Mounts, Boxes and Black-Out Lights – Suggested Websites for Russian Motorcycle Accessories • Part II: Machine Guns (MGs) – MG-34 / MG-42 / DP-28 / PK • Part III: Machine Gun (MG) Mounts – Part III (A): Front Machine Gun (MG) Mounts – Part III (B): Rear Machine Gun (MG) Mounts – Part III (C): Adding a Front-Corner (NATO-style) MG Mount – Part III (D): Machine Gun Pintles – Part III (E): Bi-Pod Mounts • Part IV: Machine Gun Transports • Part V: Ammo Canisters, Panniers and Tool Boxes – Part V (A): Ammunition (Ammo) Canisters – Part V (B): Panniers and Tool Boxes – Part V (C): Soft Panniers – Part V (D): Pannier and Tool Box Brackets • Part VI: Ural Gear-Up Weapons • Part VII: Black-Out Lights • Part VIII: Driving and Spot Lights • Part IX: Shovels and Axes The most important thing is to search the internet for recent additions, changes, and to check the latest prices. This Guide gets you started. 4 Military and Civilian Accessories (cont.) • Part X: Front-Fender License Plates • Part XI: Radios for Russian Motorcycles • Part XII: Gas Masks • Part XIII: First Aid Kits • Part XIV: Goggles and Scarves • Part XV: Trailers • Part XVI: Deco Hand-Grenades • Part XVII: Motorcycle-Mounted Mortars • Part XVIII: Mine Detectors • Part XIX: Flame Throwers for Sidecars • Part XX: Russian Police Motorcycles – Part XX (A): Russian Police Intro and ID – Part XX (B): Russian Police M-100 – Part XX (C): Russian Police M-6XP – Part XX (D): Russian Police 8.903 and 8.923 – Part XX (E): Russian Police 8.1233 and 8.1239 DPS – Part XX (F): Russian Police Sirens – Part XX (G): Russian Police in Movies • Part XXI: Sidecar Covers • Part XXII: Russian Fire-Fighting Motorcycles We’ll also look at what others have done to accessorize your Russian bike with sidecar. 5 Accessories for Russian Motorcycles Military Accessories Shovels and Axes Russian Motorcycles for Part IX with Machine Russian Motorcycles Part II (A) Part I: Introduction Driving and Non-Russian Motorcycles Black-Out Spot Lights with Machine Lights Part VIII Part II (B) Part VII Machine Gun Ural Gear-Up Machine Gun Transports Weapons Motorcycle-Mounted (MG) Mounts Part IV Part VI Mortars Part III Ammo Part XVII Bi-Pod Mounts Canisters, Mine Detectors Front-Fender Front Part III (E) Panniers Gas Masks Part XVIII License Plates MG Mount and Part XII Part X Part III (A) Machine Gun Tool Boxes Radios for Pintles Part V Flame Throwers Russian Motorcycles Part III (D) Rear MG for Sidecars Part XI Adding a Pannier and Mount Ammo Part XIX Part III (B) Front-Corner Canisters Tool Box First Aid Kits MG Mount Part V (A) Brackets Trailers Part XIII Part III (C) Part V (D) Part XV Panniers and Deco Goggles Tool Boxes Hand-Grenades and Part V (B) Soft Panniers Scarves Part V (C) Part XVI Part XIV We have broken down the parts into smaller chunks for up-loading to various forums. 6 Ural (Урал) Sidecar Evolution M-72 (750cc) 1941-1956 M-72M (750cc) 1956-1960 M-61 (650cc) 1957-1963 M-62 (650cc) 1961-1965 M-63 (650cc) 1963-1980 M-66 (650cc) 1968-1977 M-67 (650cc) 1972-1977 M-67.36 (650cc) 1973-1984 IMZ-8.103 (Ural 650) 1984-2002 7 Dnepr (Днепр) Motorcycle Sidecar Evolution M-72 (750cc) 1949-1956 M-72N (H) (750cc) 1956-1959 K-750 (750cc) 1959-1964 K-750M (750cc) 1963-1977 MT-12 (750cc) 2WD 1974-1982 K-650/MT-8 (650cc) 1967-1971 K-750/MT-9 (650cc) 1971-1974 MB-750 (750cc) 2WD 1964-1973 MB-750M (750cc) 2WD MT-10 (650cc) 1973-1977 1975-1984 MT-12 (750cc) 1WD 1982-1985 MB-650 (650cc) 2WD 1971-1973 MB-650M1 (650cc) 2WD MT-10.36 (650cc) 1985-1995 1984-1988 MB-650M (650cc) 2WD 1973-1984 MT-11 (650cc) 1985-1995 MT-16 (650cc) 2WD 1985-1995 8 Ural (Урал) and Dnepr (Днепр) Russian Heavy Motorcycles with Sidecars Mfgr Model Year Military / Engine Size Engine Power Front Fork Rear Carbs Generator/ # Made Civilian ( cm3 / inch3 ) (Hp/ kW) Suspension Alternator M-72 (1WD) 1941-56 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 22 / 16 Telescopic Plunger K-37 Г-11/Г-11, 6V 9,799 M-72K (1WD) 1954-60 Civilian 746 / 45.3 SV 27 / 20 Telescopic Plunger K-37A Magneto M-72M (1WD) 1956-60 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 22 / 16 Telescopic Plunger K-37A Г-11A, 6V M-61 (1WD) 1957-61 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 28 / 21 Telescopic Plunger K-37A/ Г-11A, 6V K-38 Ural M-62 (Ural-1) (1WD) 1961-63 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 28 / 21 Telescopic Plunger K-38 Г-414, 6V (Урал) IMZ M-63 (Ural-2) (1WD) 1963-80 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 28 / 21 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Г Г-414, 6V M-66 (Ural-3) (1WD) 1968-75 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Б Г-414, 6V M-67 (1WD) 1972-77 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Г Г-424 , 12V M-67.36 (1WD) 1973-84 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Г Г-424 , 12V 8.103 (1WD) 1984-02 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-302 Г-424 , 12V “650” Series “Sportsman” IMZ 8.107 1995-98 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm 28mm Hitachi, 12V (2WD) Mikuni 8.1037 (1 & 2WD) 2003- Civilian 745 / 45.2 OHV 41 / 29 Telescopic Swing Arm Keihin 14.3771/ “750”Series Present Nippon-Denso M-72 (1WD) 1949-56 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 22 / 16 Telescopic Plunger K-37A Г-11, 6V 20,630 M-72N (H) (1WD) 1956-59 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 22 / 16 Leading Link Plunger K-37A Г-11A, 6V 6,000 K-750 (1WD) 1959-64 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 26 / 19 Leading Link Swing Arm K-37A Г-11A, 6V 101,126 K-750M (2WD) 1963-77 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 26 / 19 Telescopic Swing Arm K-302 Г-414, 6V MB-750 (2WD) 1964-73 Military 746 / 45.3 SV 26 / 19 Telescopic Swing Arm K-37A/ Г-414, 6V K-302 K-650/MT-8 (1WD) 1967-71 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Б Г-414, 6V 36,963 MB-650 (2WD) 1971-73 Military 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Б Г-424 , 12V K-650/MT-9 (1WD) 1971-76 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Б Г-414, 6V 189463 Dnepr (Днепр) MB-750M (2WD) 1973-77 Military 746 / 45.9 SV 26 / 19 Telescopic Swing Arm K-302 Г-414, 6V KMZ MT-10 (1WD) 1975-84 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301B Г-424 , 12V 30,000 MB-650M (2WD) 1973-84 Military 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Д Г-424 , 12V MT-12 (Dnepr-12) 1974-85 Civilian 746 / 45.3 SV 26 / 19 Telescopic Swing Arm K-302 Г-414, 6V (1WD/2WD) MT-10.36 (1WD) 1984-88 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-301Д Г-424 , 12V 678,991 MB-650-M1 (2WD) 1985-95 Military 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 Telescopic Swing Arm K-65 Г-424 , 12V MT-16 (Dnepr-16) (2WD) 1985-95 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 32 / 24 or 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-63T Г-424 , 12V MT-11 (Dnepr-11) (1WD) 1985-95 Civilian 649 / 39.4 OHV 36 / 27 Telescopic Swing Arm K-302/ Г-424 , 12V 15,188 K-63T Leading Link Fork: a front suspension specifically for sidecar operation.