Minsk Repair Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Minsk Repair Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Minsk Repair Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 60
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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Minsk Repair Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Table of Contents 2
Hail the Minsk 5
Understanding the Minsk 6
Understanding the Electrical System 6
Understanding the Generator 6
Understanding the Electric Box 8
Understanding the Air/petrol System 9
Understanding the Cylinder and Piston11
Understanding the Transmission System11
How to Get Your Minsk Running14
Starters14
Checking the Sparkplug14
Solving Electrical System Problems15
Checking the Air/Petrol System17
How Good is your Carburettor?18
Solving Air/Petrol System Problems20
Cleaning the Carburettor21
Adjusting the Carburettor24
(1) Adjusting the Latent Amount of Petrol in the Carburettor24
(2) Adjusting the Idle Screw25
(3) Adjusting the Cable Screw25
(4) Adjusting the Air/Petrol Mix Ratio25
(5) Adjusting the Height of the Accelerator Pin26
Summary of Ignition Problems27
Electrical System Problems27
Carburettor Problems27
Air filter and Air Box Problems27
Petrol Filter and Tube Problems27
Recognising Ignition Problems28
Engine Suffers Erratic Loss of Power28
Engine Suddenly Dies28
Bike Backfires28
Bike Starts But Weakens or Fails When Going Fast28
Engine Stalls When Not Moving28
Bike Over Revs28
Repairing Non Ignition Parts29
Adjusting the Clutch29
Improving the Clutch Mechanism30
Repairing a Flat Inner Tube31
Removing the Front or Back Wheel33
Adjusting the Chain34
Tightening the Brakes35
Changing the Clutch Oil37
Repairing the Lights and/or Horn37
(1) Just the Horn Dies38
(2) Both the Back and Front Lights (But not the Horn) Flicke38
(3) Just the Front Lamp Flickers or Dies38
(4) Just the Back Light Flickers or Dies38
(5) All Lights and the Horn Flickers or Die39
Checking and Adjusting the Spokes39
Checking the Tyres40
Repairing the Head-Lamp40
Replacing the Cables41
Dealing with Cracked hand Levers42
Nuts and Bolts42
Spotting Gear Box Problems43
Checking the Wheel Bearings43
Checking the Suspension44
Adjusting the Handle Bars44
Tightening the Steering Column45
Tightening the Frame Bearings45
Cleaning your Petrol Filter and Tank46
Welding Parts Back On46
Spotting Problems with the Cam Disk46
Recognising Strange Noises48
Near the Exhaust Pipe48
From under the Petrol Tank48
Under the Rear Wheel Mud Guard48
From the Chain48
From Inside the Clutch Near Your Left Foot48
From Under the Piston48
When You Get Stuck in Water49
Minsk Tool Kit50
How to Maintain Your Minsk52
How to Start Your Minsk53
Useful Addresses54
Minsk Club54
Minsk Shops54
Mechanics in Hanoi54
Mechanics outside Hanoi54
Spare Parts Dealers55
Mink Language56

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Minsk Repair Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

HAIL THE MINSK:

• The Minsk is the only remaining Eastern Bloc 1950's designed two-stroke scrambler still in production on the planet and the only dirt bike in the world with the option of a user friendly touring seat. It is designed for difficult roads, slippery goat tracks, forest paths, mountain inclines and for where there aren't any roads at all.
• Minsks are imported into Vietnam as farm machinery, not vehicles, and form the backbone of the nation's rural economy. At different times Minsks have been seen hauling up to 15 dogs, three huge pigs, one cow, one buffalo, seven people, three other Minsks or 20 bicycles. The Minsk is a beast that will get you where you want to go. No wonder the Vietnamese call it the "con trâu già" (old buffalo).
• The Minsk is a practical and pragmatic bike with no flash or sharp design. It is made of steel not chrome and prefers to be greased not polished. It is a war-horse which carries its wounds and scars well and can be repaired with just a rock and a stick. The Minsk is cheap to buy and maintain, there are mechanics everywhere, it is a snap to repair by yourself and it is incredibly robust, inconspicuous and gutsy. That is why the Minsk is easily the best motorcycle to travel with in Vietnam. Just ask anyone who has toured on one.
• This manual is about showing you how easy it is to repair your Minsk. If you understand only half of the advice herein then you will still be in a strong position to explore the back roads of Vietnam with confidence and ease. This manual is designed to get people out into the mountains so they can have a good time safely in this special part of the world.
• The more you know about the basic running of the bike the easier it will be to not get stressed if something goes wrong out on the road. Simple problems like faulty sparkplugs, loose wire connections or scum in your filter can stop the bike and leave you stranded. However, with just the slightest of know-how you can fix these yourself and be back on the road in a flash.
  It is satisfying touring on a Minsk because the bike makes you think for yourself. It is very rewarding to have your Minsk die on you out on a mountain road with a nice view and then be able to fix it in under five minutes. Have problem, no worries! Expect to have some fun improvising with gaffer tape, wire, sticks, rocks and tractor parts.
• On one trip a cracked front mudguard was replaced by two pieces of bamboo and a towel. On another the front wheel was stopped from falling off with rubber straps made from inner tubes tied to the wheel and handle bars. One Minsk Club member even used his brake cable to strap the frame together when the main bar under the petrol tank snapped on him.

G.B 22/03/25