Why you should buy a Ural - Page 7

Foot dragger · 07-17-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoJ

A personal bank loan or LOC will finance whatever you want it to, and the rate is better...

My Credit Union begs to loan me money. Screw those too big to fail banks!

Norms 427 · 07-17-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

That orange is sharp.

How many miles that Alaska trip was?

Top speed?

I see you were coming from Wash. and not deeper into the states, but still a significant undertaking, right?

Cool beans.

I guess the other way to look at the 1wd vs. 2wd could be like with trucks-- it will always be worth more in the end, or someday when you trade again, sell, etc. A rusty 4 x 4 truck always brings more than a similar rusty 2 wheel drive..

Orange = to be seen better.

Yes, I am fortunate to live so close to the 49th parallel.

The trip was a little over 10,000 km. I cruised about 55 mph on this trip, fully loaded. Top speed? ...

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steelhorseadv · 07-17-2012, 05:44 PM

Our "T" was purchased to let our 80 pound chocolate "lab" Brutus join our motorcycling adventures. What a great choice the Ural was. We just returned from some of the finest motorcycling in the country on Michigans far north U.P. Brutus and his Ural continue to bring smiles to everybody's face but mostly to his. Make no mistake it is his motorcycle. Reason enough for me to buy a Ural.

MartyL · 07-17-2012, 08:30 PM

You get laid more with a Ural...

Unstable Rider · 07-17-2012, 08:36 PM

"in".

rider33 · 07-18-2012, 05:49 AM

1v 2WD:
I have a Patrol w/2 wheel drive. There is a road near me with multiple water crossing in the 3-6" range. I only switch it into 2WD when there have been heavy rains and 3-6" turns into more like 6-10". I'm pretty sure I would not really need it even then but there is no way I want to find out, mid-stream. Basically unless you are doing heavy off road riding in deep stuff I doubt it would be necessary. The exception to that as Windmill points out is snow. In snow and ice it can be very, very handy which is why I bought it

Dog Size
My lab is 85 pounds and he has plenty of room. I've also had 6'6" guys in there who are pushing 250 so I doubt a 100lb+ dog is going to be a problem. Actually one of the not-so-obvious benefits of a Ural is the amount of stuff you can carry. A well equipped touring bike might be able to handle a few weeks worth of kit. A Ural could carry a month or two's worth to say nothing of a weeks woth of groceries, a keg of beer, firewood, tools to build a log cabin and just a out anything else you can think of. If no one is sitting in the chair there is a whole lot of space for carrying stuff and that's before you even open the trunk.

Unstable Rider · 07-18-2012, 07:04 AM

Are the wheel bearings "old school" and not sealed?

Even with sealed bearings, I really hate water crossings. It wont bite you today, but 8 months from now, when it's dark, and raining, and ccccold...

windmill · 07-18-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

Are the wheel bearings "old school" and not sealed?

Even with sealed bearings, I really hate water crossings. It wont bite you today, but 8 months from now, when it's dark, and raining, and ccccold...

Nope, they are special deep groove sealed bearings. I ride every day here in the wonderful wet northwest, plenty of slush/snow riding, even an occasional water crossing, and mine are all still good at over 70,000km.

BeemerChef · 07-18-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by windmill

Nope, they are special deep groove sealed bearings. I ride every day here in the wonderful wet northwest, plenty of slush/snow riding, even an occasional water crossing, and mine are all still good at over 70,000km.

Can you post photos of those sealed bearings and maybe a link as to where we could purchase them?...

Thanks and be well... Ara and Spirit

windmill · 07-18-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BeemerChef

Can you post photos of those sealed bearings and maybe a link as to where we could purchase them?...

Thanks and be well... Ara and Spirit

Hey Ara,

They are the 6204-RS series deep groove bearings also used by BMW, Triumph, and Harley Davidson.
The 6204-, RS, RSR, and 2RS will all work. They should be on the shelf of most MC dealers and auto parts stores.

BeemerChef · 07-18-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by windmill

Hey Ara,

They are the 6204-RS series deep groove bearings also used by BMW, Triumph, and Harley Davidson.
The 6204-, RS, RSR, and 2RS will all work. They should be on the shelf of most MC dealers and auto parts stores.

Thank You! We will be in Leavenworth, WA, Wednesday... giving One~Pan cooking Classes (3 days) with Snow Peak / Overland Journal. Stop by if you can. We will have the new "Terra Explorer" with us. (Gear-Up Special Edition).

Stay well... Ara and Spirit

rider33 · 07-18-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Unstable Rider

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I would agree, from a maintance perspective, they are likely not a good idea. From a fun perspective, however, they are a riot, particulary with an unsuspecting monkey on board. My '08 tho has likely seen a few hundred of them with no I'll effects to date. Just try to avoid getting in to water deeper than the tub, that sucker makes for a pretty good boat which doesn't exactly help traction

Mr.Mellow's WildRide · 07-18-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Biebs

Ok the thread for why you should not buy a Ural has gone Viral!!

Here's why you should buy a Ural!!

It's the only motorcycle sidecar combo you can buy as a new vechile 2012!!

You can finace it $250 a month for 4 years!!!!

Try and get a sidecar loan for your current bike!!!

Uh............because you don't have the Harley gear...........???

windmill · 07-18-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Mellow's WildRide

Uh............because you don't have the Harley gear...........???

HD no longer produces sidecars, they only build trikes now.

North"wet" · 07-20-2012, 03:53 PM

Buy?
Mine followed me home and I couldn't bring myself to send it away.

North"wet"
Fresno, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biebs

Ok the thread for why you should not buy a Ural has gone Viral!!

Here's why you should buy a Ural!!

It's the only motorcycle sidecar combo you can buy as a new vechile 2012!!

You can finace it $250 a month for 4 years!!!!

Try and get a sidecar loan for your current bike!!!

07-17-2012, 05:44 PM	#93
steelhorseadv Zombie Killer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Northern Michigan USA Oddometer: 10	Our "T" was purchased to let our 80 pound chocolate "lab" Brutus join our motorcycling adventures. What a great choice the Ural was. We just returned from some of the finest motorcycling in the country on Michigans far north U.P. Brutus and his Ural continue to bring smiles to everybody's face but mostly to his. Make no mistake it is his motorcycle. Reason enough for me to buy a Ural. __________________ This truism deserves repeating: People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcyclists.

07-17-2012, 08:36 PM	#95
Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,120	"in". __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

07-18-2012, 05:49 AM	#96
rider33 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: The Wilds of Western Wisconsin Oddometer: 873	1v 2WD: I have a Patrol w/2 wheel drive. There is a road near me with multiple water crossing in the 3-6" range. I only switch it into 2WD when there have been heavy rains and 3-6" turns into more like 6-10". I'm pretty sure I would not really need it even then but there is no way I want to find out, mid-stream. Basically unless you are doing heavy off road riding in deep stuff I doubt it would be necessary. The exception to that as Windmill points out is snow. In snow and ice it can be very, very handy which is why I bought it Dog Size My lab is 85 pounds and he has plenty of room. I've also had 6'6" guys in there who are pushing 250 so I doubt a 100lb+ dog is going to be a problem. Actually one of the not-so-obvious benefits of a Ural is the amount of stuff you can carry. A well equipped touring bike might be able to handle a few weeks worth of kit. A Ural could carry a month or two's worth to say nothing of a weeks woth of groceries, a keg of beer, firewood, tools to build a log cabin and just a out anything else you can think of. If no one is sitting in the chair there is a whole lot of space for carrying stuff and that's before you even open the trunk. __________________ “many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased”- Steinbeck

07-18-2012, 07:04 AM	#97
Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,120	Are the wheel bearings "old school" and not sealed? Even with sealed bearings, I really hate water crossings. It wont bite you today, but 8 months from now, when it's dark, and raining, and ccccold... __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

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07-17-2012, 08:30 PM	#94
MartyL Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 127	You get laid more with a Ural...