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Yo dudes!
Long time no see
The last post i wrote here was back in 2019! 
Today, I have something new for you!
I fully and completely restored this pretty rare soviet scooter I bought back in late 2019 (right after I finished my previous restoration project).
It was a hell of a journey to get it back running, buying parts and fix the body panels!
But in the end, i got it right, and you can see it yourself:

P.S it's now for sale!
Hit me up if you are interested!



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I posted this bike here almost 5 years ago.
Can you imagine how much energy, motivation, dedication, time, blood, sweat and money i invested in it?
now it paid off having this beauty by my side! 
Now i know so much about this brand!! my braing is like a god damn library of technical info, hints and short-cuts about anything Pannonia related :D








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European and Other Bikes / PANNONIA T-5 1968 MY LATEST PROJECT
« on: June 02, 2017, 09:02:49 PM »
Hello guys!
Hope you do well!
Here is my beautiful Pannonia T5 i have finally finished! it took me years to restore (during my university studies)
but the result is up to your appreciation!
WAITING FOR YOUR COMMENTS!



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Hello everyone!
Didn't enter this website for a while. But now, i have a surprise for you!
I had a unique chance to touch such beautiful piece of the soviet engineering!
IJ or in russian (ИЖ) -56, the initials "56" shows you the year of production, i mean the year when the first IJ-56 went on the roads from the factory  ;D

An nice guy called me one day. He said he wanted to restore his lovely IJ-56. Well, i said why not!  ;D
But after, he dropped a phrase which destroyed me: THE CHEAPEST RESTORATION POSSIBLE!
Well.. i was confused, because only the original handlebar for this motorcycle was almost 50 euro, it is for one in bad condition!!  and not only expensive! but it is goddamn RARE!
So.. he hit an arrow right in my Ahiles heel... i was in strong need of money.. i had to move to UK soon, so i had no chance to make enough money for my journey, in a short period of time... than only to take this project and work as fast as i could!
So! this is the motorcycle I received on the first day!:







AND! THIS IS THE RESULT OF AN ENTIRE YEAR OF WORK! (also while graduating university ;D )




The link to the photo album of the restoration process on my facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/christian.arapu/media_set?set=a.469146119935673.1073741835.100005208673421&type=3

The link to my YouTube channel where you will find VIDEOS about the IJ's restoration process!
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! SHARE AND LIKE IT!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYPorcPrSpyp-DSSFqTP_Gw

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owner tells to me that it motorcycle is in a great condition, engine works well and he gives to me many boxes with spare parts + one more full complete and working engine.





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hi, i'm very glad to post it on this great forum,
I am writing you in regards to any potential opportunities for employment.
I am extremely passionate about classic, and antique cars and motorcycles.
The smell of motors, car  interiors, and the gorgeous designs of these
classic machines drew my interest years ago and I have been working with
them ever since.  I am pursuing opportunities to work with cars and
motorcycles as I cannot imagine my future without them.  Two years ago, I
completed a one year course of automotive mechanics, receiving a
certificate.  Following this completion, I worked to restore some vintage
Russian, Czech and Hungarian motorcycles and continue to do so to this day.
At the moment, I am living in the Republic of Moldova. I am eagerly looking
for employment to follow my dream to become a mechanic.  I am interested in
learning more about any employment positions you might have available.

Please let me know if you have any opportunities,

Cristian Arapu

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Hi! my name is Christian, i'm 18 years old,, year ago i bought an old Pannonia T5 (1974) with "Duna" sidecar from grandfather of my friend, this bike lies over 30 years! in an old garage, but it looked good, for it's years, so, all last summer i have restored it's suspension and engine, bought spare parts, and i've done better my knowledges about this matter,,beautyful people were  helped me with necessary information and advices, i can't belive! how helpful and friendly was the fans and owners of vintage and classic motorcycles from russian and ukrainian moto-forums!  and one year of practice did a good job for me, now, my Pannonia is working good and ride as well (but looking bad.. not a long time)
If you wanna see some photos, how i've restored the engine - click first link, or, how it has looked when i've bought it, click second link,

http://moto-planeta.ru/drugmoto/inomarki/page,1,1,11513-pannoniya-t5-1974-nachinayu-vosstanovlenie.html#comment
http://moto-planeta.ru/drugmoto/inomarki/10271-pomogite-s-pannoniej.html

a few images with my Pannonia:









firts ride:






totally restored carburetor:





P.S.! Pannonia is not only mark, with which i can help, i can help with usefull information and advices if you have some ''misunderstandings'' with your russian, czech or hungarian motorcycle!
I'm waiting for your questions :) :)

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