"In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV... On a cycle the frame is gone. You're completely in contact with it all. You're in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming."

-Robert M. Pirsig

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"

-Hunter S. Thompson

Charlie's

Vintage Kustoms

Specializing in the modification and restoration of pre-1990 motorcycles.

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We're now hosting radio archives for Marx Marvelous and the Cosmic Paradigm Shift Radio Show. Check it out here or catch it live most Friday nights 2:00 - 4:00pm. US Mountain time on Radio Free Minturn.
 

Since I first began researching Russian motorcycles after moving to Bulgaria in 2005 I have actively attempted to compile a library of technical documents on early IMZ and KMZ motorcycles. I have also gained, through circumstances both opportunistic and unfortunate, a bit of mechanical experience.

Electrical diagrams, arcane historical documents, ramblings of madmen and naked dancing girls: all integral parts of the biker lifestyle and all encompassed within these furtive bits of digital code that make the internet tick. I hope you find it enjoyable. A primary intent in this reconstruction has been to make this information more mobile accessible: I have come to realize that the vast majority of people stranded on the roadside and desperately trying to find their motorcycle manual may not be readily equipped with a laptop computer.

If you're interested in having a bike customized or restored to your specifications hit me up.

Keep the rubber side down,
Charlie

 

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Located in Varna, Bulgaria on the western coast of the Black Sea: hours by appointment.

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Charlie's Vintage Kustoms specializes in the restoration and modification of pre- 1990's motorcycles, especially Russian Ural and Dnepr models. We also modify and repair classic Japanese, American, German and British motorcycles and assist in sourcing hard to find parts. Hours available by appointment only; located on the Black Sea Coast in Varna, Bulgaria. Please contact us for further information.

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