Ural (A.K.A. The Yeti) does Baja! - Page 6

TemeculaRider · 10-22-2009, 10:17 AM

LOL. Since when is riding a funny looking contraption to San Felipe and eating at The Taco Factory "doing" Baja. I had to laugh at your concern over "shootings" and filling up with "regulated gas" in the US before crossing over. Glad you guys had fun down there but I don't recommend you go south of San Felipe.

andoy castro · 05-06-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TemeculaRider

LOL. Since when is riding a funny looking contraption to San Felipe and eating at The Taco Factory "doing" Baja. I had to laugh at your concern over "shootings" and filling up with "regulated gas" in the US before crossing over. Glad you guys had fun down there but I don't recommend you go south of San Felipe.

Hotmamaandme, don't let them rain on your yeti parade. I'm sure the locals manage much farther on their 150cc contraptions.

el tortuga · 05-06-2010, 04:20 AM

Awesome ride report.

Thanks for sharing.

Chip_Morgan · 02-12-2011, 09:46 AM

I have enjoyed following your report of the Mexico trip.

I have a question: is the Ural reliable (not just on this trip but in general)? I really want to buy one but I'm not much interested in spending all my time wrenching on a bike, although I am a pretty good mechanic.

I have read horror stories about Urals in the online forums, although most of the posts were from earlier models and I hear the latest rigs are much better.

Anyway, I thought you would give me the straight scoop.

Thanks again,

Chip

vwnate1 · 02-12-2011, 09:10 PM

They're old tech machines and therefore require more routine maintenance but they're also *very* reliable *IF* you know how to operate it ~ I have two older Ural 650's that have given me sterling service and never left me afoot .

If you're expecting a '' Gas & Go " typ of Moto , buy a Japanese one .

Sunnyboy · 02-14-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip_Morgan

I have enjoyed following your report of the Mexico trip.

I have a question: is the Ural reliable (not just on this trip but in general)? I really want to buy one but I'm not much interested in spending all my time wrenching on a bike, although I am a pretty good mechanic.

I have read horror stories about Urals in the online forums, although most of the posts were from earlier models and I hear the latest rigs are much better.

Anyway, I thought you would give me the straight scoop.

Thanks again,

Chip

Chip, post your question in the Hack area.

05-06-2010, 04:20 AM	#78
el tortuga Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque Oddometer: 539	Awesome ride report. Thanks for sharing. __________________ The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

02-12-2011, 09:46 AM	#79
Chip_Morgan lieguy@gmail.com Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Oddometer: 9	Thank you very much for your wonderful report! I have enjoyed following your report of the Mexico trip. I have a question: is the Ural reliable (not just on this trip but in general)? I really want to buy one but I'm not much interested in spending all my time wrenching on a bike, although I am a pretty good mechanic. I have read horror stories about Urals in the online forums, although most of the posts were from earlier models and I hear the latest rigs are much better. Anyway, I thought you would give me the straight scoop. Thanks again, Chip

02-12-2011, 09:10 PM	#80
vwnate1 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Oddometer: 63	Ural Quality They're old tech machines and therefore require more routine maintenance but they're also very reliable IF you know how to operate it ~ I have two older Ural 650's that have given me sterling service and never left me afoot . If you're expecting a '' Gas & Go " typ of Moto , buy a Japanese one .

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