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Ural Motorcycle Riders Welcome!
Additional Information
I found Urals some time ago, but it took until September 2020 until I purchased one - two actually. My wife has always wanted to take our dog(s) for motorcycle rides and suggested a sidecar. I have always wanted one and this was an opportunity that I found by accident.
The bikes were "principal movie cars" from the television series "American Gods", a quirky tale of the fight between old and new, young and old - you probably already know the story... In any case, I won't spoil your chance to binge watch the series by giving away the plot. They are a dissimilar pair of 2003 Ural Tourist (that's my guess), one of which was originally registered in Quebec. One was black with pin striping and the other was red. Suffice it to say the Jinn rode these bikes in the show. When you see them, you should tip your hat (or not).
I purchased them from the production company when they cancelled the third season due to Covid-19. Their loss, as they say, was my gain. Both were "rode hard and put away wet". There is no pretending to claim they are brand new - far from it. Both need some TLC and that is my next project (after I build a new bench/lift in my garage that will accommodate a side car....
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Finding practical information on Urals can be a challenge. This is a space on my personal website that I have set aside some space. I don't own any of the copyrights (except for my own comments and observations). In fact, the picture to the left is of a 2019 Ural and was lifted from somewhere...
Common and uncommon wrenching topics
Changing the oil
Changing a tire
Checking fluid levels
Riding with a sidecar
Touring with your Ural
One person's experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6K2HTXj-uc
Commuting with your Ural
Owner's manual
Year over year changes
Video showing a Ural in action!
A review of the Ural by some no name rider...
2wd Sidecar Driveshaft Repair
Ural Accessories
more Site Content
The 10 Rules of Vintage Vehicle Ownership
1. There's always something to fix, but not right now.
2. You should sell it while it's running great, but you won't because this experience is why you own the thing in the first place.
3. No, you aren't going to make any money off it.
4. One out of 10 parts will not arrive in time for the weekend.
5. That rattle.
6. There's always a better example for sale.
7. You can never have enough spares.
8. You're never going to use all those spares.
9. Rust is an enemy worth fighting to extinction.
10.That rattle.
lifted from Road and Track
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Both of my Urals are headed to the shop for winter wrenching.