M-72

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M-72

Little Alice joined us in June 2012 after answering an advert on Ebay. Running , registered and with an M.O.T. we just had to play with her. But with old motorcycles life is never that simple and Russian build quality has to be seen to be believed .
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Specification

I.z.h. m-72

Engine 746cc flat-twin 4-stroke side valve producing 22-hp

Gearbox: 4-speed forward with 1 reverse gear ( original gearbox had no reverse )
Weight Dry: 350kgs / 770lbs with sidecar
Electrics 6 volt positive earth.
Crew of 3 with a top speed of 85kmh / 52mph

Built in the U.S.S.R. in 1956

Gear box with reverse
Gear box with reverse
Tried to upgrade front brakes , failed
Tried to upgrade front brakes , failed
Side car axle overhaul
Side car axle overhaul
Cylinders wear
Cylinders wear
Russian instruction plate
Russian instruction plate
The reverse lever
The reverse lever
As bought of Ebay 2012
As bought of Ebay 2012
Crankcase drain
Crankcase drain
Original number plate from Bill
Original number plate from Bill
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