Why you should NOT buy a Ural motorcycle - Page 103

eastbloc · 10-06-2012, 10:17 PM

As I posted on the Steeds, so far all it needs is a carb cleaning and some new compliance fittings (curse those damn things). I haven't gotten to ride it yet, as it's so gunked up it won't start. But the ergos feel perfect for me -- love the forward controls. The Brembos are awesome too, compared to my previous Ural TLS/SLS drum brake experiences. Looking forward to this one. I thought the Magna was going to be the cruiser for me, but I'm no longer convinced.

gec343 · 10-07-2012, 07:03 AM

I bought a used 06 Ural Tourist about 4 years ago. Loved the thing, but was constantly worried about break downs, so sold it. However, I regretted selling it, soon after. I would not buy a new model, but they are tons of fun, and easy to work on. They do have a soul, at least in my opnion.

WVhillbilly · 10-07-2012, 09:43 AM

I have roadside assistance with my insurance, I'm not worried about a break down.
They will go anywhere to get you, ask JeffB about his experience.

gec343 · 10-07-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WVhillbilly

I have roadside assistance with my insurance, I'm not worried about a break down.
They will go anywhere to get you, ask JeffB about his experience.

A very good point, WVhillbilly

A good roadside assistance insurance would do the trick. Man, I want another Ural, but this time a Green Patrol model.

Save our Nation, VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

JustKip · 10-07-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gec343

Save our Nation, VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

Take it downstairs

Boondox · 10-07-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gec343

Save our Nation, VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

Oh crap! Another decent thread down the drain! Isn't there a special sub-forum for this sort of thing?

Schatzman · 10-07-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gec343

Save our Nation, VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

Really? 500+ posts and you do this stupid shit? Holy fuck. What were you hoping to gain from posting this? As a conservative myself, this shit should earn the ban hammer in my opinion.

Northern Rob · 10-09-2012, 09:06 AM

It would be cool to see what BMW or KTM could do with a fresh sheet of paper and a sidecar adventure bike. But you know what? Urals are reliable enough (especially the newer upgraded ones). This is mine on the arctic ocean. It was about -20. Ran flawlessly. Ya, you might get a lemon and that would suck, but my 07 certainly isn't. The grin factor is excellent, and they can easily do what other bikes have trouble doing. Iceroads, mud, kids and dogs, camping, fishing. Actually let me rephrase that, you no longer have to be an awesome rider/packer to do snow, mud, offroad, kids, dogs, camping, fishing...

Prmurat · 10-09-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gec343

Save our Nation, VOTE REPUBLICAN!!

Trying to turn this forum into a SS copy???

Schatzman · 10-09-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern Rob

It would be cool to see what BMW or KTM could do with a fresh sheet of paper and a sidecar adventure bike. But you know what? Urals are reliable enough (especially the newer upgraded ones). This is mine on the arctic ocean. It was about -20. Ran flawlessly. Ya, you might get a lemon and that would suck, but my 07 certainly isn't. The grin factor is excellent, and they can easily do what other bikes have trouble doing. Iceroads, mud, kids and dogs, camping, fishing. Actually let me rephrase that, you no longer have to be an awesome rider/packer to do snow, mud, offroad, kids, dogs, camping, fishing...

A KTM with a sidecar is on my near future list. The real question is which KTM to do it with?

BeemerChef · 10-09-2012, 06:58 PM

The fact will always remain... anything else does NOT have reverse. Bad option to not have it if you are "out there" in the back country.

Ara and Spirit

Mr. Cob · 10-09-2012, 07:08 PM

Howdy All,

For whatever its worth, I use reverse more then I do two wheel drive and I do a lot of bad road-off road sidecar riding. I also know for a fact that every time I ride my hacked BMW and have to manually push it backwards my Ural's are laughing their Siberian arses off.

BeemerChef · 10-09-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cob

Howdy All,

For whatever its worth, I use reverse more then I do two wheel drive and I do a lot of bad road-off road sidecar riding. I also know for a fact that every time I ride my hacked BMW and have to manually push it backwards my Ural's are laughing their Siberian arses off.

That is exactly the point.

Ara and Spirit

WU7X · 10-09-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemerChef

The fact will always remain... anything else does NOT have reverse. Bad option to not have it if you are "out there" in the back country.

Ara and Spirit

Hey Ara, I met you at the WA expo rally this summer. Think you had just picked up your Ural at that point. How are you liking it so far?

BeemerChef · 10-09-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WU7X

Hey Ara, I met you at the WA expo rally this summer. Think you had just picked up your Ural at that point. How are you liking it so far?

I love it for what I like doing. No complains for sure as I also like wrenching a bit. Machine with a Soul!
See you next Year! It was a nice time I must say. Great area...

Stay well, Ara and Spirit

10-06-2012, 10:17 PM	#1531
eastbloc comprador bourgeois Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Brooklyn Oddometer: 1,228	As I posted on the Steeds, so far all it needs is a carb cleaning and some new compliance fittings (curse those damn things). I haven't gotten to ride it yet, as it's so gunked up it won't start. But the ergos feel perfect for me -- love the forward controls. The Brembos are awesome too, compared to my previous Ural TLS/SLS drum brake experiences. Looking forward to this one. I thought the Magna was going to be the cruiser for me, but I'm no longer convinced. __________________ '86 V65 Magna '01 R1150GS/Ural '03 Ural Wolf '05 Kawasaki ZZR 1200 '09 Kawasaki Versys

10-07-2012, 07:03 AM	#1532
gec343 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Evart, Michigan Oddometer: 635	I bought a used 06 Ural Tourist about 4 years ago. Loved the thing, but was constantly worried about break downs, so sold it. However, I regretted selling it, soon after. I would not buy a new model, but they are tons of fun, and easy to work on. They do have a soul, at least in my opnion. __________________ “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” -- Anatole France 2010 Gold Wing/ABS 2000 Kawasaki W650

10-09-2012, 09:06 AM	#1538
Northern Rob Con Brio! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Oddometer: 605	It would be cool to see what BMW or KTM could do with a fresh sheet of paper and a sidecar adventure bike. But you know what? Urals are reliable enough (especially the newer upgraded ones). This is mine on the arctic ocean. It was about -20. Ran flawlessly. Ya, you might get a lemon and that would suck, but my 07 certainly isn't. The grin factor is excellent, and they can easily do what other bikes have trouble doing. Iceroads, mud, kids and dogs, camping, fishing. Actually let me rephrase that, you no longer have to be an awesome rider/packer to do snow, mud, offroad, kids, dogs, camping, fishing... __________________ Canadian Arctic Winter Ride; Ice Roads and the Dempster Highway

10-09-2012, 06:58 PM	#1541
BeemerChef Wandering Homeless Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Living under the Stars... Oddometer: 3,204	The fact will always remain... anything else does NOT have reverse. Bad option to not have it if you are "out there" in the back country. Ara and Spirit __________________ Our Journal "The Oasis of my Soul" "One-Pan Recipe" eStore, outdoors, indoors... Smugmug, the Photos

10-09-2012, 07:08 PM	#1542
Mr. Cob Howling "Mad", Adventurer Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Granite Falls, Washington State, USA Oddometer: 8,780	Howdy All, For whatever its worth, I use reverse more then I do two wheel drive and I do a lot of bad road-off road sidecar riding. I also know for a fact that every time I ride my hacked BMW and have to manually push it backwards my Ural's are laughing their Siberian arses off. __________________ Dave, aka "Mr. Cob" Want a STEEL SKID PLATE for your Ural, contact me for details. My photos, http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Help a CHEAP bastard keep his Smugmug, use this coupon ( geyYbNZwLLrl6 ) thank you.

10-07-2012, 09:43 AM	#1533
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,566	I have roadside assistance with my insurance, I'm not worried about a break down. They will go anywhere to get you, ask JeffB about his experience.

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