Should I even think about a 2002 Ural Tourist

isldtime · 10-27-2009, 06:09 PM

Never owned a rig but would like to try without spending $15K on a new one.

Sunnyboy · 10-27-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isldtime

Never owned a rig but would like to try without spending $15K on a new one.

What about the brand new Ural T for $9,999?
http://www.imz-ural.com/motorcycle_t/360/360.html

cpres · 10-27-2009, 07:09 PM

I have almost two years on a Ural and am really enjoying it. I would suggest you check the price on the bike and being an 2002 it may need more love then a newer one but I am lead to believe that they can be good rides if your use is not freeway flyer. I sent a pm to you. If you are not a member you may want to become one at SovietSteeds and ask them.

Mr. G · 10-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isldtime

Never owned a rig but would like to try without spending $15K on a new one.

Sent you a PM

Ivan Rider · 10-27-2009, 09:05 PM

I've owned 9 Urals in the past 10 years and know just a little bit about them. The only year Ural I'd shy away from is a 2002. That was the first year of the 750 engine therefore nearly everything has changed so there are no longer parts available for a 2002 year engine. The heads and block are different so if anything goes wrong with it you will have to upgrade the whole engine. That said if the price is right and you know an upgrade may be in it's future then go for it. Last I heard a new 750 engine was about $4000.

isldtime · 10-27-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Rider

I've owned 9 Urals in the past 10 years and know just a little bit about them. The only year Ural I'd shy away from is a 2002. That was the first year of the 750 engine therefore nearly everything has changed so there are no longer parts available for a 2002 year engine. The heads and block are different so if anything goes wrong with it you will have to upgrade the whole engine. That said if the price is right and you know an upgrade may be in it's future then go for it. Last I heard a new 750 engine was about $4000.

That was kinda what my research showed.
Thanks for the info

isldtime · 10-27-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunnyboy

What about the brand new Ural T for $9,999?
http://www.imz-ural.com/motorcycle_t/360/360.html

Add T&L,setup,freight & Ca. emissions and there ya go..

isldtime · 10-30-2009, 07:03 PM

Thanks to everyone for your input!

Sitting in my driveway right now is a very very clean black 2002 Ural Tourist delivered by the PO at a very good price.

Will post a pic or two in the daylight!

isldtime · 10-31-2009, 11:12 AM

As promised

Tarka · 10-31-2009, 11:48 AM

She`s a babe!

Thanks for the pics......hope you have miles of smiles.

RockyNH · 11-01-2009, 04:38 AM

Very nice looking unit!! Seems real clean for an 02!
I am still searching for my piece of Russian Iron...
Hopefully soon...

ReCycled · 11-01-2009, 06:06 AM

Wow, that thing looks like miniature time capsule. was the PO keeping it in his living room?

The only non OE I spot are the mirrors.

Take your time getting to know it, then ENJOY!

shepoutside · 11-01-2009, 07:24 AM

Nice find, Enjoy !!

A_Vasiliev · 11-01-2009, 07:29 AM

I can't believe you US guys are paying such high prices for Urals... here, they're usually looked down upon, budget-version stock for choppers and cruisers. Maybe I'm missing something, but I've seen them go for ~50,000 rubles in great shape, which is just around $2000... can't be much more to get them new.

Then again, I know nothing.

windmill · 11-01-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by A_Vasiliev

I can't believe you US guys are paying such high prices for Urals... here, they're usually looked down upon, budget-version stock for choppers and cruisers. Maybe I'm missing something, but I've seen them go for ~50,000 rubles in great shape, which is just around $2000... can't be much more to get them new.

Then again, I know nothing.

The new Urals are totally different machines from the older ones. 90% of the critical parts are outsourced from world class suppliers like SKF, Hertzog, Keihin, Domini, Bosch, Ducatti, and others. The difference in the quality of the engine castings is apparent at 20 feet. I have a co worker from the Ukraine, he grew up with Urals, and Dneprs, He can't believe it's really a Ural. " We never could of imagined such quality" he told Me. First time he saw it, He spent like an hour pointing out the differences. Older Urals sell really cheaply here too.

10-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
isldtime ^OP The oldest kid I know Joined: Jul 2005 Location: So.Ca. Oddometer: 111	Should I even think about a 2002 Ural Tourist Never owned a rig but would like to try without spending $15K on a new one.

10-27-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Ivan Rider Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Bodega Bay & Galt. California Oddometer: 500	I've owned 9 Urals in the past 10 years and know just a little bit about them. The only year Ural I'd shy away from is a 2002. That was the first year of the 750 engine therefore nearly everything has changed so there are no longer parts available for a 2002 year engine. The heads and block are different so if anything goes wrong with it you will have to upgrade the whole engine. That said if the price is right and you know an upgrade may be in it's future then go for it. Last I heard a new 750 engine was about $4000. __________________ '99 Ural Patrol '02 Ural Sahara BC '03 BMW CLC/Ural '10 Ural ST Solo http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivanrider/

10-31-2009, 11:48 AM	#10
Tarka Confirmed Urallist Joined: May 2007 Location: Across the pond......in England. Oddometer: 1,614	She`s a babe! Thanks for the pics......hope you have miles of smiles. __________________ . I'd only waste my money if I didn`t spend it on all my bikes......

11-01-2009, 04:38 AM	#11
RockyNH Older Than Dirt! Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Southern NH Oddometer: 1,057	Very nice looking unit!! Seems real clean for an 02! I am still searching for my piece of Russian Iron... Hopefully soon... __________________ RockyNH Dualsport Corespondant for SideStandUp.com Radio Show 02 1800 Gold Wing - "Wing" 05 Ural Gear Up "Herbie" 07 F650GS - "Grasshopper" - Totaled July 2010 05 DR 650 - (?????) Purchased August 2010 Trip Report 2009 Trans Lab Highway Trip Report 2010 James Bay & North Road Quebec

11-01-2009, 07:24 AM	#13
shepoutside Canadian - eh! Joined: Nov 2004 Location: somewhere in Ontario, between many Great Lakes ! Oddometer: 161	Nice find, Enjoy !! __________________ 85 Honda XL600 ><((((º< <º))))>< Kevin If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice --Neil Peart

10-27-2009, 07:09 PM	#3
cpres Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 318	I have almost two years on a Ural and am really enjoying it. I would suggest you check the price on the bike and being an 2002 it may need more love then a newer one but I am lead to believe that they can be good rides if your use is not freeway flyer. I sent a pm to you. If you are not a member you may want to become one at SovietSteeds and ask them.

10-30-2009, 07:03 PM	#8
isldtime ^OP The oldest kid I know Joined: Jul 2005 Location: So.Ca. Oddometer: 111	Thanks to everyone for your input! Sitting in my driveway right now is a very very clean black 2002 Ural Tourist delivered by the PO at a very good price. Will post a pic or two in the daylight!

10-31-2009, 11:12 AM	#9
isldtime ^OP The oldest kid I know Joined: Jul 2005 Location: So.Ca. Oddometer: 111	As promised

11-01-2009, 06:06 AM	#12
ReCycled Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Vally Forge, PA Oddometer: 373	Wow, that thing looks like miniature time capsule. was the PO keeping it in his living room? The only non OE I spot are the mirrors. Take your time getting to know it, then ENJOY!

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