Ural Yamal

[SamM]

I know exactly what is going to happen! I'll buy a new URAL and then, a year later, URAL will introduce triple disc brakes. Someone mentioned that they have a new CNC machine at the Russian factory. It's just a matter of time. My timeframe is a late 2013 or early 2014 purchase. Disc brakes would be the huge upgrade that I would love to see. Been waiting a long time.

The oar and teeth graphics are in reference to the Yamal icebreaker, I understand that. But how is that oar useful on the URAL rig? It's just strange. I'd still need to buy a shovel and bracket.

[oppozit]

Originally Posted by SamM

Someone mentioned that they have a new CNC machine at the Russian factory.

They have an old CNC machine at the factory that is being upgraded to G-code by the Ural dealer from Halifax, Canada. Probably speed up crankcase production a wee bit.

[vortexau]

Originally Posted by SamM

Yes, I got the email from URAL Yesterday. An oar, really! What's the point of that?

Could come in handy if you happen to use vehicular ferries often?

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At least you'd have a paddle (oar) handy!

[SamM]

Limited Addition URAL Yamal

[ivel_86]

I like it. I think it's a riot and when you get it I hope you put pictures up for those of us that like it to see.

[Melrone]

I love it that just great..It would make me buy one if I had the extra cash..Every time I ride one I want one ..but the paint is just great.......

[windmill]

The "warning" label on the paddle.

[madeouttaglass]

Your blog says that you now are not getting one. What changed your mind?

[Sp4Mike]

Originally Posted by madeouttaglass

Your blog says that you now are not getting one. What changed your mind?

http://adventuretouringmotorcycle.com/ural-conundrum/

I wish I could buy it, the timing is just plain terrible for me.

I'm going to look at it tomorrow though. I'll post pic's on the blog.

[heindlengineeringura]

This bike looks even better in person....

[tattoogunman]

I think it would look much better without the whale shaped "teeth" sticker on the tub, it just looks off for some reason.

[JustKip]

Originally Posted by tattoogunman

I think it would look much better without the whale shaped "teeth" sticker on the tub, it just looks off for some reason.

+1
It's not that I don't like teeth. I just don't like those teeth, and don't like them on the orange background. The sticker looks cheesey to me, in a ghetto way. But then, I'm not a big fan of stickers anyway.

OTOH, I LOVE the warning on the paddle

[Melrone]

But thats what makes the paint. Hiw can you not love those teeth. I thought about painting a huge smile on the front of my tub,but we are doing something different...My rig is to black..Needs major color...I'd like tto see one in person...

[tattoogunman]

Originally Posted by Melrone

But thats what makes the paint. Hiw can you not love those teeth. I thought about painting a huge smile on the front of my tub,but we are doing something different...My rig is to black..Needs major color...I'd like tto see one in person...

It's like JustKip said - I don't have a problem with teeth (even if I do think it's a bit overplayed like flames on a tank), it's *those* teeth on the tub that I don't like. I think it's the overall shape of the graphic and the fact that I think it's way too small in comparison to the size of the tub. Some samples of ones that I think pull it off much better:

[Schatzman]

I think it looks terrible. Having a paddle seems stupid to me. I would rather see a model with an open 2wd diff that can be locked and a winch. That paddle isn't going to help me off road.