Wifey wants a Ural

BigDave · 09-02-2003, 11:03 AM

for herslf no less.

Anybody know about these things? Sidecar is a must for her....

GSPeP · 09-02-2003, 12:21 PM

How good is she with tools? These things seem to break down a lot. :):

Marc · 09-02-2003, 12:27 PM

Ural

Now she's all set for the next Iron Butt ride. Good luck...

Marc
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charlie98210 · 09-02-2003, 12:37 PM

I just got a 2003 Tourist and have not had any trouble with it. I would suggest that your wife try one out first. They are not that fast--mine seems most comfortable at 45-55 mph. Much higher than that and there's a lot of vibration through the pegs and handlebars.

If you lurk around the Irbit web forum you'll hear a lot of stuff about bad alternators, gears, flakey electronic ignitions, but the people who are complaining have bikes that were built pre-2000. The Russians at Irbit have made great strides since then and for 2004 they're putting in a Denso (Japanese) alternator and switching to a hydraulic disk up front.

And, again, this isn't a bike for the interstate. I think mine is most happy riding back roads at relatively low speeds. (drivers in the cars behind you are also more likely to cut you some slack if you're going too slow because sidecars are kind of rare and they think the Ural is an antique, anyway).

Chopperman · 09-02-2003, 12:37 PM

Kin a man....cool ass beasts. I wanna Patrol myself. But someone is gonna be working on it....are you up for it?

Sidecardoug · 09-02-2003, 01:25 PM

The Ural is a good beast and the Tourist is the one I like best. I had one for three years and still have the sidecar. That being said, you need to understand the limitations of the rig. They were bred for relatively slow speeds and excel on rough roads. Crusing speed is around 50 to 55 mph and no faster. Secondary and country road work best. Dirt roads and logging roads are a kick.

The new importer is an arm of the factory in Russian and is highly interested in the US market, which is critical to the factory's survival. The new bikes are light years ahead of my 97 rig.

In short: do it. You'll have a blast.

Sidecardoug · 09-02-2003, 01:28 PM

One more thing: sidecars kick ass in the snow. Ain't nothing better than bundling up and riding in the snow. The look on the face of the Ranger Rover driver when you pass them on a snowy day can't be beat, except, I suspect, by passing the driver of a Hummer

BigDave · 09-02-2003, 02:23 PM

mmm. Dont want to work on it all the time & she'll have to go faster than 55.

What other low to the ground bikes work well with sidecars???

Chopperman · 09-02-2003, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Said EnduroDog:
mmm. Dont want to work on it all the time & she'll have to go faster than 55.

What other low to the ground bikes work well with sidecars???

Question: Why does it have to be low to the ground if it is a hack?

Guzzis and BMW airheads work great as hacks.

BigDave · 09-02-2003, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Said Chopperman:
Question: Why does it have to be low to the ground if it is a hack?

Guzzis and BMW airheads work great as hacks.

Shes 5' tall & prolly would feel better down there anyway.

Sidecardoug · 09-02-2003, 03:13 PM

No need to get a low bike. The rig won't fall over. Once she climbs aboard, it doesn't matter how tall the bike is. The woman who piloted the Ural rig that set the Land Speed Record (don't believe me, then look it up) is four feet six inches.

One thing about the 55 mph cruise speed that was my rig with a 650 engine. Urals now have a 750 and it is substantially faster based what people have told me.

Chopperman · 09-02-2003, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Said Sidecardoug:
No need to get a low bike. The rig won't fall over. Once she climbs aboard, it doesn't matter how tall the bike is. The woman who piloted the Ural rig that set the Land Speed Record (don't believe me, then look it up) is four feet six inches.

One thing about the 55 mph cruise speed that was my rig with a 650 engine. Urals now have a 750 and it is substantially faster based what people have told me.

according to the URal Site, the 750 isnt in the Patrol model yet.

Sidecardoug · 09-02-2003, 03:55 PM

Chopper, I think you're at the old site, the Ural.com, not the new site, imz-ural.com. The only engine now produced is the 750. The engine is so much better that a lot of 650 owners are yanking their engines and upgrading to the 750. If you're interested in a Patrol, I can hook you up with some Patrol riders in the Seattle area, if you want first hand information

Chopperman · 09-02-2003, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Said Sidecardoug:
Chopper, I think you're at the old site, the Ural.com, not the new site, imz-ural.com. The only engine now produced is the 750. The engine is so much better that a lot of 650 owners are yanking their engines and upgrading to the 750. If you're interested in a Patrol, I can hook you up with some Patrol riders in the Seattle area, if you want first hand information

The interest is in passing only. Maybe next year.
I thought the Washington dudes were the US importer in Preston? Or has that changed? Hmph. Kinda confusing for someone trying to get information

BigDave · 09-02-2003, 04:54 PM

she could always get something like this....

Here is the answer for road rage...

09-02-2003, 11:03 AM	#1
BigDave ^OP Adventure Drummer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Castle Rock, CO Oddometer: 3,968	Wifey wants a Ural for herslf no less. Anybody know about these things? Sidecar is a must for her....

09-02-2003, 12:21 PM	#2
GSPeP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: near Antwerp, Belgium Oddometer: 1,782	How good is she with tools? These things seem to break down a lot. :): __________________ Greetings from Belgium, Peter (2011 BMW R1200GS Adventure) gspep.smugmug.com & www.steendorp.info

09-02-2003, 12:27 PM	#3
Marc Just sayin... Joined: Jul 2001 Location: PNW Oddometer: 8,967	Ural Now she's all set for the next Iron Butt ride. Good luck... Marc -- Listening to: 'Uncle Jerry' from 'Voice of Chunk' by 'The Lounge Lizards' on Media Center 9.1 __________________ [i]"I mean, really ... when you get right down to it, does a man need anything much more than bacon

09-02-2003, 12:37 PM	#4
charlie98210 ...a mischievous soul Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Stevensville, Michigan Oddometer: 5,572	I just got a 2003 Tourist and have not had any trouble with it. I would suggest that your wife try one out first. They are not that fast--mine seems most comfortable at 45-55 mph. Much higher than that and there's a lot of vibration through the pegs and handlebars. If you lurk around the Irbit web forum you'll hear a lot of stuff about bad alternators, gears, flakey electronic ignitions, but the people who are complaining have bikes that were built pre-2000. The Russians at Irbit have made great strides since then and for 2004 they're putting in a Denso (Japanese) alternator and switching to a hydraulic disk up front. And, again, this isn't a bike for the interstate. I think mine is most happy riding back roads at relatively low speeds. (drivers in the cars behind you are also more likely to cut you some slack if you're going too slow because sidecars are kind of rare and they think the Ural is an antique, anyway). __________________ ........2003 Ural Tourist. TANSTAAFL... Don Quixote on a motorcycle sidecar rig ..........with his wife playing Sancho Panza **"I'm an artist, not a mechanic."** My website: Black & White & Other Things

09-02-2003, 12:37 PM	#5
Chopperman I am dead Joined: Sep 2001 Oddometer: 27,033	Kin a man....cool ass beasts. I wanna Patrol myself. But someone is gonna be working on it....are you up for it? __________________ dead

09-02-2003, 01:25 PM	#6
Sidecardoug Pleasantly pleasing Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raincity, Warshington Oddometer: 1,795	The Ural is a good beast and the Tourist is the one I like best. I had one for three years and still have the sidecar. That being said, you need to understand the limitations of the rig. They were bred for relatively slow speeds and excel on rough roads. Crusing speed is around 50 to 55 mph and no faster. Secondary and country road work best. Dirt roads and logging roads are a kick. The new importer is an arm of the factory in Russian and is highly interested in the US market, which is critical to the factory's survival. The new bikes are light years ahead of my 97 rig. In short: do it. You'll have a blast. __________________ The best lack all convictions, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

09-02-2003, 01:28 PM	#7
Sidecardoug Pleasantly pleasing Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raincity, Warshington Oddometer: 1,795	One more thing: sidecars kick ass in the snow. Ain't nothing better than bundling up and riding in the snow. The look on the face of the Ranger Rover driver when you pass them on a snowy day can't be beat, except, I suspect, by passing the driver of a Hummer __________________ The best lack all convictions, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

09-02-2003, 02:23 PM	#8
BigDave ^OP Adventure Drummer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Castle Rock, CO Oddometer: 3,968	mmm. Dont want to work on it all the time & she'll have to go faster than 55. What other low to the ground bikes work well with sidecars???

09-02-2003, 03:13 PM	#11
Sidecardoug Pleasantly pleasing Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raincity, Warshington Oddometer: 1,795	No need to get a low bike. The rig won't fall over. Once she climbs aboard, it doesn't matter how tall the bike is. The woman who piloted the Ural rig that set the Land Speed Record (don't believe me, then look it up) is four feet six inches. One thing about the 55 mph cruise speed that was my rig with a 650 engine. Urals now have a 750 and it is substantially faster based what people have told me. __________________ The best lack all convictions, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

09-02-2003, 03:55 PM	#13
Sidecardoug Pleasantly pleasing Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Raincity, Warshington Oddometer: 1,795	Chopper, I think you're at the old site, the Ural.com, not the new site, imz-ural.com. The only engine now produced is the 750. The engine is so much better that a lot of 650 owners are yanking their engines and upgrading to the 750. If you're interested in a Patrol, I can hook you up with some Patrol riders in the Seattle area, if you want first hand information __________________ The best lack all convictions, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.

09-02-2003, 04:54 PM	#15
BigDave ^OP Adventure Drummer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Castle Rock, CO Oddometer: 3,968	she could always get something like this.... Here is the answer for road rage...

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