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ducatigyrl · 07-09-2011, 11:34 AM

I'm really interested in all types of motorcycles. I'm looking into the whole side car thing and found a cool brand called Ural. What do you think about Ural?

Dr_Sprocket · 07-09-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatigyrl

I'm really interested in all types of motorcycles. I'm looking into the whole side car thing and found a cool brand called Ural. What do you think about Ural?

Ural are awesome! Tell me more.

Administrator · 07-09-2011, 02:19 PM

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acecycleins · 07-09-2011, 03:45 PM

They are workhorse machines, but the are under-powered for the American interstate system. Other than that- buy one that within the last 4yrs of this model year. The importer for the US simply makes them better than they are from the factory. Get the one with the hack that's driven. That way fire roads and snow will not be an issue.

trenttheuncatchable · 07-09-2011, 06:33 PM

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pushrod · 07-11-2011, 06:30 AM

+1 to all the above.

The later ones are much better than older ones, and they are not powerful enough for the superslab.

Of course, you can buy an older one and toss the engine, and replace it with a newer BMW mill.

sarnali2 · 07-11-2011, 06:53 AM

I think they're massively cool myself, probably a little more finicky than most modern bikes but still viable if you have a good dealer nearby.

Morbo the Destroyer · 07-11-2011, 10:15 AM

I think Urall crazy.

Unless you're a skilled mechanic and only plan to putt around on the occasional weekend, it's a waste of money. It will be broken down as much as running, parts will be hard to get, nobody's going to want to work on it, etc. etc. etc. Even when it's running it won't go on the freeway, so unless you live in the sticks or have a big truck and trailer to get it to the country, you'll be limited to riding around the suburbs.

There's plenty of great alternatives. Harley makes a factory sidecar setup, and sidecars can be purchased with hook-up kits for anything from BMWs to Suzukis.

If you want a garage ornament and a conversation piece, the Ural is your bike. If you want to go places and use the rig, look elsewhere.

acecycleins · 07-11-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Morbo the Destroyer

I think Urall crazy.

Unless you're a skilled mechanic and only plan to putt around on the occasional weekend, it's a waste of money. It will be broken down as much as running, parts will be hard to get, nobody's going to want to work on it, etc. etc. etc. Even when it's running it won't go on the freeway, so unless you live in the sticks or have a big truck and trailer to get it to the country, you'll be limited to riding around the suburbs.

There's plenty of great alternatives. Harley makes a factory sidecar setup, and sidecars can be purchased with hook-up kits for anything from BMWs to Suzukis.

If you want a garage ornament and a conversation piece, the Ural is your bike. If you want to go places and use the rig, look elsewhere.

Mr Destroyer has an issue with Russians. lol.

newagetwotone · 07-11-2011, 04:24 PM

Damn bolsheviks!

07-09-2011, 11:34 AM	#1
ducatigyrl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1	What do you think about Ural? I'm really interested in all types of motorcycles. I'm looking into the whole side car thing and found a cool brand called Ural. What do you think about Ural?

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acecycleins Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Georgia Posts: 4,129	They are workhorse machines, but the are under-powered for the American interstate system. Other than that- buy one that within the last 4yrs of this model year. The importer for the US simply makes them better than they are from the factory. Get the one with the hack that's driven. That way fire roads and snow will not be an issue. __________________ "Slack" - a state of being in which everything flows smoothly.....a frame of mind so at ease that the universe naturally cooperates.

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pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	+1 to all the above. The later ones are much better than older ones, and they are not powerful enough for the superslab. Of course, you can buy an older one and toss the engine, and replace it with a newer BMW mill. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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07-11-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
Morbo the Destroyer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,307	I think Urall crazy. Unless you're a skilled mechanic and only plan to putt around on the occasional weekend, it's a waste of money. It will be broken down as much as running, parts will be hard to get, nobody's going to want to work on it, etc. etc. etc. Even when it's running it won't go on the freeway, so unless you live in the sticks or have a big truck and trailer to get it to the country, you'll be limited to riding around the suburbs. There's plenty of great alternatives. Harley makes a factory sidecar setup, and sidecars can be purchased with hook-up kits for anything from BMWs to Suzukis. If you want a garage ornament and a conversation piece, the Ural is your bike. If you want to go places and use the rig, look elsewhere. __________________ Fun Facts to Know and Tell! Thomas Jefferson wrote that the 1st Amendment erected a "wall of separation" between the church and the state (James Madison said it "drew a line," but it is Jefferson's term that sticks with us today). The phrase is commonly thought to mean that the government should not establish, support, or otherwise involve itself in any religion. Its.......A FACT!

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newagetwotone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,302	Damn bolsheviks!