Long River Motorworks - Beijing - Colorado
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LRM bikes ready to go, no wait for building. Buy one and it will be shipped within 15 days!  
 
May 23, 2008  
"Here are pictures of LRM's storefront, that was destroyed last year as the government cleared the motorcycle street. We are still located in the city by the Lido Hotel. And no need for CJ owners living in the City to ride all the way in the bad traffic on Jing Shun Road where most of the other dealers are nowadays.

Also, we got the new storefront redone by the government as they are redoing most of the buildings in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics. We also had to get a Beijing 2008 olympics standard sign on the shop."
May 8, 2008  
"Here are several LRM newly built bikes that are ready to go. Customers that do not want to wait a long time before getting their bikes can choose among these models. Items can be added on the WWII replica such as MG mount, ammo boxes and others on request. More ready to go models to come soon. For anyone interested, get in touch with me at gardebledg@hotmail.com"
March 9, 2008  
"This is one of the latest LRM M1S. Everyone interested by this type of bike can get in touch with me. It's always good to order at this period of the year and get the bike at home for spring!"
January 13, 2008  
Here's an M1 solo with some really excellent details.
October 9, 2007  
Below: Three gorgeous LRM flatties ready for their new homes, two 12V and a 6V.
April 18, 2007  
Alpha got hit by a car yesterday and here's Gerald in the back of an ambulance. These two have had more than their share of excitement!
April 18, 2007  
"Here are early Chang Jiang Type I engine dipsticks. They also fit M72 and R71 engines. These are often in bad shape and LRM made them available now. Anyone interested can get in touch with us."
April 11, 2007  
"Eight bikes offered for sale, low mileage, running PLA bikes, good bikes for a small budget or a bike to work on. Everyone interested can get in touch with me. We have special price for anyone buying two and more bikes at a time."
March 18, 2007  
"The clutch tools were sold out but I managed to get 15 more sets and they are available for sale once again. Anyone interested should not hesitate and get in touch with me. Note that these tools are no longer produced and come from stock, so do not wait too long."
March 11, 2007  
"LRM just got nine more clutch/flywheel tool sets. If anyone is interested, they can contact me to get a set."
February 16, 2007  
"And also we got more of these petcocks with these aluminum bowls."
February 16, 2007  
"Here are PLA front fork bushings. These are the ones that some have been talking about on CJE. These busings are good and brand new, the same as used on all LRM bikes. If anyone is in need they can get them at LRM."
February 14, 2007  
"Here are the really last vintage parts for the Year of the Dog! Dimmer switches, excellent round egde fork upper plate (where the handlebars are mounted) and excellent 10A 6V generators, all available at LRM. "
February 14, 2007  
"Here are some second generation of PLA-issue handlebars that I just got today. These seem to be the last vintage parts of the Year of the Dog! They are also available at LRM."
February 13, 2007  
"Here is an R75-style low front fender. The item is well done and is available at LRM from now. If anyone is interested they can get in touch with me at the e-mail address above."
February 13, 2007  
From Gerald:
"Here is the new LRM solo M1. This bike sports US Marine Corps MARPAT forest camouflage paint. The bike also has a frame with grease fittings and vintage headlight/horn controls."
"And also two ammo boxes in the rear. The bike is ready and for sale. It is available right now."
December 17, 2006  
An OHV with a two-passenger sidecar, new from LRM.
December 17, 2006  
Another LRM canvas sidecar cover, this one in Desert Sand—ideal for a WWII BMW replica sidecar.
December 12, 2006  
LRM now offers leather sidecar covers in camoufage!
December 11 2006  
WWII re-enactors take note. These black-out headlamp covers are currently in stock at LRM.
December 11 2006  
Frame-mounted toolbox made from leather—available only from LRM.
December 10, 2006  
Other superb products from Long River Motorworks—fine quality canvas sidecar covers, available in olive drab of black.
December 9, 2006  
Available very soon, handsome canvas saddle bags that will come with mounting brackets.
December 8, 2006  
The new LRM shop in Beijing!
November 18, 2006  
These are 26mm PZ26 carbs designed for use with OHV engines. They are the best fit for any CJ OHV engine. (The 24mm are the best fit for the SV engines.) LRM has been able to find some of these no-longer produced carbs. The ones in stock were produced in December, 1997.
October 4, 2006  
Here's an LRM Chang in California. As you can see, it's keeping good company. It's parked next to an Indian! According to Gerald the bystanders were looking at the Chang and ignoring the Indian. The owner of this bike just happens to be the future owner of Beta. Lucky guy.
Here's the LRM solution to mounting a small 12V battery. It works!
There's no longer any need for the gigantic Beijing battery tray. Sparks fly as it's removed.
Viola! And take a look at the detailing on this LRM machine.
May 31, 2004  
As discussed on the CJE message board, here's an example of a crossover pipe Gerald fitted on Alpha today. Luckily he had a sump in stock with the drain plug on the side instead of the back, otherwise access to the plug would have been blocked by the pipe.
Gerald says this particular type of sump is getting difficult to find nowadays.
Also, Gerald had the final drive off Alpha for a bit of maintenance. The single horizontal rib indicates that this is a vintage drive—identical to those used on M72s. More recent drives have two ribs.
Here's the whole assembly.
And here's the torque plate. Gerald finished his session by balancing the carbs and then went for a ride. The OHV rider he went with couldn't keep up with his little 22 horsepower flattie! So much for that extra ten horses...
May 29, 2004  
Gerald describes the LRM 12V electronic ignition system,
"Today I put the 12V electronic ignition system on Jack Murray's bike. It's easier to fit than the 6V system. There is no problem with the ignition getting grounded. I fit it right under the tank as you can see on the picture. It's held by one of the screws that holds the tank. Then I removed the wire that goes to the condenser along with the condenser."
"They're both still on the bike just in case of failure. Then all you have to do is reconnect both wires. "This ignition works very well. It has been tested during the past three years on four bikes. The results were very good."
May 24, 2004  
Gerald describes the latest developments with LRM's new 6V electronic ignition system, currently undergoing testing:
"I moved it from under the tank to the cover of the voltage regulator. I had to first glue and screw a piece of rubber onto the cover of the regulator as the ignition for the 6V cannot be grounded. I screwed the aluminum plate that holds the ignition on a 6V battery rubber pad, and then screwed the rubber pad on the regulator cover."
"Everything works perfect. It makes a big improvement in idling and power. I just had to install bigger jets because the engine runs lean. Now that I have changed the jets, I have dark brown plug and everything is fine."
"I like this ignition because there's no need to change the coil or doing any work on the distributor. Plus I can keep my manual advance. If either the system fails I can put the wires back as before and make it home. That's not be possible with an electronic ignition that replaces the points."
"And, as usual, here are some pictures of this week's bikes being built at LRM."
May 23, 2004  
The 6V electronic ignition mounted on Alpha. This ignition uses points but you won't have to change them anymore because they just transmit a signal instead of spark. This is a big advantage when you install the system—less work to do. Besides an extended life for the points, this system improves idling, combustion and performance. This ignition was a test and the first time LRM put it on a bike. It's doing fine! Notice that this ignition is made out of a 12V negative ground Bosch automotive component. LRM was able to make it work on a 6V positive ground system. The external resistor prevents the points from burning.
May 20, 2004  
This is CJ owner Daniel Rouche who helped LRM in developing the new 6V electronic ignition system.
And here's a detail shot.
May 17, 2004  
Fresh from the LRM assembly line, three fine flatties all in a row.
These particular bikes are for the local market.
LRM bikes can be found in all three of the main Beijing CJ dealerships catering to foreigners. In fact, since 2003 LRM has been the main supplier of legal Changs for this market.
I imagine these M1Ms will sell quickly.
Pretty nice aren't they?
And inside the warehouse there's plenty more!
Here's another black M1M.
There's seven CJs visible in this picture...
...and nine in this one!
May 16, 2004  
Electronic ignition systems! These are for 12V systems. One is the prototype and the other (with the blue plate) is the production model.
The small black box seen on the prototype has been deleted from the production units.
The 6V version. This type of ignition improves performance due to the fact that it retains the use of points. It's very easy to mount—just remove the condenser and the wire on the coil and connect the three wires.
LRM thanks Daniel Rouche who helped a lot in making this electronic ignition, especially the 6V one. They had to use a negatively grounded Bosch component for the positively grounded system. By this weekend the 6V system will be mounted on Alpha for tests.
May 13, 2004  
Here's a comparison of final drives. This is an early one, the same as those used on the M72. It was made by the PLA 7418 factory.
Same as above.
Here's a the type being used today. I especially like the 750 cast into the casing.
Can you spot all the variations?
May 11, 2004  
Look at all the excellent CJ stuff LRM just added to their stock!
M1 crank assemblies. These will work on M72 engines as well. They're custom made for LRM and are used in all Type I engine restorations.
M1S crank assemblies too.
Here's a few reverse gearboxes.
Wheels, tires, etc. All kinds of stuff!
May 9, 2004  
Another day on the LRM production line.
A bike takes shape...
...and another one.
Looks like a very busy shop indeed.
How'd you like to visit?
May 8, 2004  
This empty frame will soon become LRM's next bike. It's a solo being built for a customer in the US and I'll bet it's going to be a beauty.
April 20, 2004  
Here's an electronic ignition system custom built by LRM. It increases HP and is easy to install. This one is the prototype that gave excellent results. It will be soon available on LRM bikes. A 6V system will be tested in May and should soon be available as well.
April 18, 2004  
California bound from LRM!
A partially assembled solo being prepared for shipment.
This will be its new garage for a few weeks.
Fits nicely.
Snug as a bug in a rug.
Ready to go.
Engines!
A brand new M1S OHV...
...and an M1M flattie. I wish I could see that sticker on the generator a little better.
And away it all goes...
April 17, 2004  
Here's a few more pictures of Marc Sauveur's awesome LRM M1 solo. It's seen here in front of the United Nations food program building in Beijing.
From the bow...
... the stern...
...the port side...
...starboard quarter...
...starboard bow...
...and the port quarter. Sweeeeeet!
April 16, 2004  
Meet Marc Sauveur from Belgium who dropped by LRM to pick up his new M1 solo.
Marc works in Pyongyang, North Korea and that's where he's heading with his new bike.
It really turned out nice!
The lowered front fender looks like a million bucks.
The 6V Shengjia (Fine Sound) DL38-6 is a great looking horn.
From the front...
...and the port bow. Marc now owns a wonderful CJ!
April 10, 2004  
This M1M solo under construction at LRM will be going to a customer in North Korea.
It features a brand new 1985 PLA-issue M1 upgraded with German and Japanese bearings, improved main seal and M1-2 pistons to reduce heat and increase performance. The bike also features Japanese tapered steering bearings.
The bike aslo has a solid state regulator which is the best for a 6V machine.
I couldn't imagine a flattie without fabric insulated plug wires and bakelite terminals! The bike has a custom fabricated harness built by LRM using vintage style wiring.
High speed final drive and stretched fourth gear too.
The frame, forks, hubs and seat racks have all been powder coated. This is being built with NOS PLA quality parts and has very good upgrades that will make it nice to ride and own.
April 8, 2004  
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