futuredivot 0 #1 February 18, 2010 Does anyone have experience with them? What's the reliability, how bad is maintenance? Anything info would be appreciated.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #2 February 18, 2010 Reliability aint bad, top speed can't survive the freeways in california, dealers are as easy to find as a new/better job ....they are priced cheap...and are a LOT of fun in town! BUT, not to be personal, if you know so little about motorcycles, Buy Japanise....nto as good as an investment as a harley, but they will give you fewer problems, and last you for many many years! Stick with a brand that has a dealer near you, that you feel you can trust.... If it is only because you are looking for 3 wheels instead of two, there are many options today! (Including Harley Davidson added a trike to their line this year, no longer dealing with Stires, which are damned good bikes!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #3 February 18, 2010 Not a lot of Urals around here-wanted feedback from someone who's got first hand knowledge. I got rid of my last bike when I got engaged and looking at getting a weekend toy to piddle with. Prior to this I owned only Triumphs or HD (mostly those fun bowling ball harleys You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 February 18, 2010 I've only bought and sold them....never owned one for my personal ride, although I did run th e hack from one a Honda choper for a few weeks! If you can handle triumphs and early harleyt work...they are a great around town bike, simple pushrod pancake motors easy to work on, shaft drive, easy to work on...(Buit liek aI said, suck for highway, unless you lovvvve the slow lane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #5 February 18, 2010 This might help... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=547318 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #6 February 18, 2010 Thanks-I wasn't finding anything on a google search. Here on my two lane mountain roads, should make for a nice day/weekend tripper. Still got a soft spot for brit bikes-but I want to be able to ride at night.....reliably You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 February 18, 2010 A mate of mine had a Ural Combo (bike & side-car) when we were in the RAF and loved it ... very argricultrual (based upon war 'recocovered' BMWs - if I remember correctly - the side car even had a mount for a machine gunI don't remember him ever having any problems with it - solid as a rock, it was. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 February 18, 2010 they're direct ripp off of old "air head" BMWs solid build, VERY easy to work on, (points ignition, lock nut tappets) but if unless someone is making them again, you'll be buying classic/vintage, which means you WILL be working on them. If you dont have the time or inclination, you might reconsider the marque. I'd own one if it were gifted You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #9 February 18, 2010 Quote they're direct ripp off of old "air head" BMWs solid build, VERY easy to work on, (points ignition, lock nut tappets) but if unless someone is making them again, you'll be buying classic/vintage, which means you WILL be working on them. If you dont have the time or inclination, you might reconsider the marque. I'd own one if it were gifted they are still in bisiness, still basically the same design they have been for 40 years.(much like russian cars) BUT, they have added a Cruiser to the line up...that was a surprise to me! http://www.ural.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 February 19, 2010 Quote Quote they are still in bisiness, still basically the same design they have been for 40 years.(much like russian cars) BUT, they have added a Cruiser to the line up...that was a surprise to me! http://www.ural.com/ that cruiser is U G L YThey have a model called the RETRO kinda redundantYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 February 19, 2010 You are right, that is an incredibly ugly MC! It kind of looks like a Paul Sr "custom" abortion!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #12 February 19, 2010 Yeah, I like tinkering-just don't want to have to take everything down every 65 miles-I still own all those damned tools that I kinda miss using thoughYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 February 19, 2010 Quote Yeah, I like tinkering-just don't want to have to take everything down every 65 miles-I still own all those damned tools that I kinda miss using though they dont need THAT much work but carrying some spanners and feeler gauges would be a must on longer runsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #14 February 19, 2010 If ya don't care about gettin there fast, (ever) and want to turn heads by riding something most never heard of ...Go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 February 19, 2010 Quote If ya don't care about gettin there fast, (ever) and want to turn heads by riding something most never heard of ...Go for it! OR Buy an Old HarleyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #16 February 19, 2010 Quote Buy an Old Harley I'll go back to the line about NOT wanting to take it all the way down every 65 miles You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #17 February 19, 2010 Quote Quote Buy an Old Harley I'll go back to the line about NOT wanting to take it all the way down every 65 miles Zing Hi GypsyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #18 February 19, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Buy an Old Harley I'll go back to the line about NOT wanting to take it all the way down every 65 miles Zing Hi Gypsy LOL, don't bother me, keeps folks off the Older Harley's amd makes parts cheaper and easier for me to find ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #19 February 19, 2010 Now, I'd gladly give Squeak's left nut for a 66 ElectraGlide. matter of fact, you can have both and I'd throw in one of his kidneys You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
