A Ural, 1 Year Later - Page 2

retroone · 02-21-2013, 06:06 AM

I got a 2012 Gear up so I'm up the creek with out a paddle.

AlanCT · 02-21-2013, 08:16 AM

Sometimes I get the urge to trade up to a newer Ural, maybe even a 2WD. My 05 Tourist is getting pretty gruesome looking and is lacking a bunch of the upgrades.

Then again, why get rid of a well-sorted Ural that has given me very little trouble and start over with an unknown one?

Rocket Rob · 02-23-2013, 05:20 AM

I have a 2003 2WD Gear Up.....no disc brake.....wheels are interchangeable.....had it over 2 years.......spot on now.

Been to France, Belgium, Germany and Devon in it......!

I would pilot it anywhere.....(unskilfully!)

4PawsHacienda · 02-26-2013, 07:30 AM

I also - one year later on a Ural (Retro).

No complaints that weren't self induced. Kilometers of fun, and I'm learning to think in metric also!

WU7X · 02-27-2013, 08:49 AM

I really enjoy threads like these. Colorful content and lots of real-world wisdom in them. I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences with me.

My hack is a wonderful thing. SWMBO really enjoys riding monkey for me in it. But it is strictly an asphalt pounder. And, in the winter it spends most of the time collecting dust in the garage. Besides that, it's a real PITA to attempt lifting one of my dogs in and out of the chair. So I'm looking more and more toward a 2WD Ural. There are tons of back country roads around here that I'd like to explore. And Ural technology, or the lack thereof, seems to fit in pretty well with my mediocre wrenching skills. Now all I need is for that big Lotto payout.

Kayaken John · 02-27-2013, 07:15 PM

I just became a owner of a Yamal 2012. Will be doing a lot of riding out west this year and I'll keep you informed how it holds up. Kayaken John

02-21-2013, 06:06 AM	#16
retroone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Oddometer: 1,257	I got a 2012 Gear up so I'm up the creek with out a paddle. __________________ D-Wrec

02-21-2013, 08:16 AM	#17
AlanCT The Byronic Man Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Northeastern CT Oddometer: 2,876	Sometimes I get the urge to trade up to a newer Ural, maybe even a 2WD. My 05 Tourist is getting pretty gruesome looking and is lacking a bunch of the upgrades. Then again, why get rid of a well-sorted Ural that has given me very little trouble and start over with an unknown one? __________________ "You wouldn't be riding a motorcycle if you weren't an optimist." - Matthew Crawford 2005 Ural Tourist, 2003 Kawasaki Concours IBA #23064

02-23-2013, 05:20 AM	#18
Rocket Rob Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: London / Plymouth UK Oddometer: 51	I have a 2003 2WD Gear Up.....no disc brake.....wheels are interchangeable.....had it over 2 years.......spot on now. Been to France, Belgium, Germany and Devon in it......! I would pilot it anywhere.....(unskilfully!) __________________ Please spare a thought for Our Lads in Afghanistan Help For Heroes Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity 03 Ural Gear-Up 2WD

02-27-2013, 08:49 AM	#20
WU7X The Old Fart Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Spoke Can, WA Oddometer: 1,623	I really enjoy threads like these. Colorful content and lots of real-world wisdom in them. I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences with me. My hack is a wonderful thing. SWMBO really enjoys riding monkey for me in it. But it is strictly an asphalt pounder. And, in the winter it spends most of the time collecting dust in the garage. Besides that, it's a real PITA to attempt lifting one of my dogs in and out of the chair. So I'm looking more and more toward a 2WD Ural. There are tons of back country roads around here that I'd like to explore. And Ural technology, or the lack thereof, seems to fit in pretty well with my mediocre wrenching skills. Now all I need is for that big Lotto payout. __________________ "Fiona" - 1982 R100RT - Hacked - EML suspension, Squire ST2 chair "You can tell a woman's mood by her hands. If she has a gun in one, she's probably mad."

02-27-2013, 07:15 PM	#21
Kayaken John Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Bonita Springs, Fl. Oddometer: 15	A Ural, 1 year later I just became a owner of a Yamal 2012. Will be doing a lot of riding out west this year and I'll keep you informed how it holds up. Kayaken John

02-26-2013, 07:30 AM	#19
4PawsHacienda Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Climax NC or Fancy Gap VA (milemarker 199 BRP) Oddometer: 297	I also - one year later on a Ural (Retro). No complaints that weren't self induced. Kilometers of fun, and I'm learning to think in metric also!

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