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Forum: Hacks 02-25-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,263
Posted By Paint shaker
Congrats on the new purchase! Nice looking rig. ...

Congrats on the new purchase! Nice looking rig. Hope you enjoy it!
Forum: Hacks 02-24-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,219
Posted By Paint shaker
Congrats on the ride!! Hope you enjoy it! ...

Congrats on the ride!! Hope you enjoy it! :freaky
Forum: Hacks 02-20-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,552
Posted By Paint shaker
I've read Bokad's thread. Even commented there. ...

I've read Bokad's thread. Even commented there. Realized I was incorrect on some of my information, manned up and moved on.

EVERY motor vehicle company has produced lemons. Mine just happens...
Forum: Hacks 02-18-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,552
Posted By Paint shaker
FWIW, Gene had a 1998 Ural in the shop that...

FWIW,

Gene had a 1998 Ural in the shop that he was putting a later model motor/trans/final drive in (2007 I believe) :evil

I've put roughly 15,000 miles on the hack in the last year. I've...
Forum: Hacks 02-17-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,552
Posted By Paint shaker
A Ural, 1 Year Later

So... On Feb 17, 2012 I became a foilhead with the purchase of my "Franken-Ural". She is a 1997 Sportsman with a 2008 engine, transmission and final drive . She had 30,750 on the klock when I rode...
Forum: Hacks 02-11-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,640
Posted By Paint shaker
:huh To each is to his own.

:huh To each is to his own.
Forum: Hacks 01-23-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,984
Posted By Paint shaker
Sweet rig!! :clap

Sweet rig!! :clap
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 01-02-2013, 06:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,517
Posted By Paint shaker
Just an FYI, it is small game season in Citrus...

Just an FYI, it is small game season in Citrus WMA through Feb 24th.
Forum: Hacks 09-15-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
The thread that won't die... LOL I will say...

The thread that won't die... LOL

I will say this; some of the info I posted in this thread about Urals being really old school was a little off (they aren't quite as old school as I wanted to...
Forum: Hacks 09-15-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,877
Posted By Paint shaker
:freaky

:freaky
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 09-12-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 197
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Views: 16,118
Posted By Paint shaker
:clap:clap:clap Love that area!!! GT, ...

:clap:clap:clap Love that area!!!

GT,

Good to see you are still kicking!!! Hope you and all the old "TWO" crew are doing well!! :freaky
Forum: Hacks 08-27-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By Paint shaker
Cool stuff!!! :freaky Hope his...

Cool stuff!!! :freaky




Hope his Ural doesn't go all Bokad and sh&t! :D
Forum: Ride reports 08-14-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,498
Posted By Paint shaker
Excellent ride report and pictures!!! Sounds...

Excellent ride report and pictures!!! Sounds like you two had a good time and the Ural ran well aside from the power/fuel issues (least it didn't go all Bokad on you). :freaky
Forum: Hacks 08-04-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,807
Posted By Paint shaker
I was in your situation back in Feb of this year....

I was in your situation back in Feb of this year. I had decided to settle and buy a brand new Patrol T. When I arrived, Holopaw Gene had another bike sitting on the floor; a 1997 with 2008...
Forum: Hacks 07-12-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,076
Posted By Paint shaker
In my best impersonation of "The most interesing...

In my best impersonation of "The most interesing man in the world" from the Dos Equis commercials;


I don't always ride a Ural. But when I do I have a lot of fun! :freaky
Forum: Hacks 07-12-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
I really appreciate you posting your experiences....

I really appreciate you posting your experiences. I always learn (or at least try to) from ALL expieriences, good or bad.


That being said, a thread titled "Why YOU should not buy a Ural" was...
Forum: Hacks 07-12-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
It's worse during a race on the race track... ...

It's worse during a race on the race track... Just sayin'... :evil
Forum: Hacks 07-11-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 16,076
Posted By Paint shaker
Why you should buy a Ural

Why not? :freaky



But seriously, if you need to be "convinced" to buy anything, perhaps it's not for you. Do YOUR research. You'll find good and bad. Make YOUR judgement and spend (or...
Forum: Hacks 07-11-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
Glad you and your passenger are ok!! ...

Glad you and your passenger are ok!!


With the luck you are having, I would most certainly be "upset"...
Forum: Hacks 07-09-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
Not that I know of.... :huh :lol3

Not that I know of.... :huh :lol3
Forum: Hacks 07-08-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
I'm married... I opted for "B" :freaky

I'm married... I opted for "B" :freaky
Forum: Hacks 07-07-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
I've been sucked into the internet hopla and...

I've been sucked into the internet hopla and schooled... :norton Least I can admit it...


Lesson learned, all Urals are crap. I just hope mine never finds out it is suppossed to be...
...
Forum: Hacks 07-06-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
In ref to the "turn key" statement, it's...

In ref to the "turn key" statement, it's basically WWII tech. As stated, I did not expect a Ural to be a "turn key" bike. I am however pleasantly suprised by the franken-ural I bought. Since Feb...
Forum: Hacks 07-06-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
"I believe" is the key in that sentence. While I...

"I believe" is the key in that sentence. While I conceed a new Ural should not have the issues you have, you are spouting your opinion that all or a majority of all new Urals have major issues.
...
Forum: Hacks 07-01-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
Ride til it breaks. Fix it. Ride on! :freaky

Ride til it breaks. Fix it. Ride on! :freaky
Forum: Hacks 06-30-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,060
Posted By Paint shaker
Bought some new rusky tires a back in March or...

Bought some new rusky tires a back in March or April. Got a measily 2500 klicks before I had to swap the pusher (low tread) and the front (lopsided wear) around....
Forum: Hacks 06-27-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Posted By Paint shaker
You can use ballast or not.. Me? I tend to have...

You can use ballast or not.. Me? I tend to have an affinity to learing in the most difficult manner possible... :freaky
Forum: Hacks 06-24-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By Paint shaker
Sold my Uly to get a Ural... Having a blast!! ...

Sold my Uly to get a Ural... Having a blast!! :freaky








P.S. Still have 2 Buells.
Forum: Hacks 06-14-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,492
Posted By Paint shaker
Gotta work this weekend. Of the next weekend. Let...

Gotta work this weekend. Of the next weekend. Let me know when this is. I'll try to make it over that way if I am off! :freaky


To the OP; Don't do it.... Unless you want to have a lot of fun!!
Forum: Hacks 06-14-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
FWIW, I wasn't trying to blame Ural. It's...

FWIW,

I wasn't trying to blame Ural. It's just a sign of the times. Didn't mean to get into a thread drift... lol






Anyways... You should NOT buy a Ural unless you are willing...
Forum: Hacks 06-13-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
As the price of EVERYTHING has increased, my...

As the price of EVERYTHING has increased, my salary has not. That's why I consider it a lot of money. Had my salary kept pace with the price increases of everything, it is not likely I would...
Forum: Hacks 06-06-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 987
Posted By Paint shaker
Awesome pic!!

Awesome pic!!
Forum: Hacks 06-05-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,515
Posted By Paint shaker
Preface: I first saw a Ural or Dnepr somewhere...

Preface: I first saw a Ural or Dnepr somewhere around 2000. Thought pretty cool bike but not what I wanted at the time.



I am an avid Harley and Buell fan and have had several different...
Forum: Hacks 06-05-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
In my best Big Reg advertising Ricky Bobby voice;...

In my best Big Reg advertising Ricky Bobby voice;

If you don't ride a Ural then F&*$ you! :rofl
Forum: Hacks 06-05-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 949
Posted By Paint shaker
Cool rig! Hope you enjoy it! :freaky

Cool rig! Hope you enjoy it!
:freaky
Forum: Hacks 06-04-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
Eek Found this from a couple of days ago and about...

Found this from a couple of days ago and about 200 or so posts back.
Forum: Hacks 06-02-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
I own a Harley, a couple of Buells and a Ural. I...

I own a Harley, a couple of Buells and a Ural. I must be a glutton 9 (sp) for punishment.. :evil
Forum: Hacks 05-31-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
(7) This thread is not called 'complaints about...

(7) This thread is not called 'complaints about bokad's Ural'. Nor is it called 'you guys who already own Urals should decide to not like them'. It's call 'Why you shouldn't buy a Ural' It's not...
Forum: Hacks 05-30-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,877
Posted By Paint shaker
Excellent news!!! Glad to hear you got it...

Excellent news!!! Glad to hear you got it running!! Post some pics when you get a chance! :freaky
Forum: Hacks 05-29-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,131
Posted By Paint shaker
I somewhat agree the price of a new Ural is a bit...

I somewhat agree the price of a new Ural is a bit steep for what you are getting. But then again the price of everything is going up!



Before I bought my Ural (a 1997 unit with a 2008...
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