A Ural Sidecar Experience, Whats It All About?

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  • Опубліковано 5 лис 2024

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  • @exeterrider
    @exeterrider  Рік тому +6

    I forgot to ask if you could "like" the video ....If you would that would be great!!!!!
    I hope you enjoy this video...
    Thanks for voting for this video although in the end ,from 72 votes it was a 50/50 split of you wanting me to upload this or the mini bikes.

  • @grayl5514
    @grayl5514 7 місяців тому +2

    Being a new Ural owner, this all makes sense and he describes it very well. One initial comment from owning one, the suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Crude is the best term to describe it.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  7 місяців тому +1

      Very good point...you dont half feel it dont you!

  • @1990-t1j
    @1990-t1j Рік тому +1

    They look good fun. 1990 [Nick J]

  • @paulegan7250
    @paulegan7250 Рік тому +1

    HIya, very interesting video thank You, But rather you than me matey I would never go in a sidecar, even the thought of it terrifies me. So thanks for being there for us I loved it.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      Yes I used to feel the same, I'm not sure if want to ride in one on road tbh. Thanks Paul

  • @awtistiaeth4699
    @awtistiaeth4699 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a 1991 Dnepr mt16 here in Wales which looks similar, but is quite a different beast to ride, in that it is 2-wheel drive on-road machine with a diff, so a lot of the bias is not there when accelerating and even braking. Down side is if you get the sidecar up in the air, it gets quite dangerous as the now fast spinning wheel lands on the floor again. Both the Ural and 2-wheel drive Dnepr have their advantages and disadvantages, and having owned and ridden both, I still don't prefer one over the other. I've also owned IMZ 350 Jupiter outfits in the past and a IMZ planeta sport that was great fun as a solo but would make a rubbish outfit. Excellent video, very informative and well put together. Thanks/Diolch.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  10 місяців тому

      I appreciate you thought it was good...I thought I did well on it too but the video was a flop really.
      You know your stuff with this subject then...Yes I can imagine it getting "interesting" when that spining whell hits the ground again....I bet its a right laugh!"

    • @awtistiaeth4699
      @awtistiaeth4699 10 місяців тому

      @@exeterrider Don't be disheartened. You now have 199 likes, which is not so bad! I'll share the link to it where I can.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  10 місяців тому

      @@awtistiaeth4699 ahh, id appreciate that thanks. It's certainly grown faster considering it was a flop in the beginning.
      Thanks for your support 🙏👍🍻

  • @-old-school-motorcyclesltd
    @-old-school-motorcyclesltd Рік тому +1

    Great stuff ER
    Very popular machine not cheap
    He wa wrong tho with the kick start as you know the kick start on British bikes were on the right not the left
    Cracking 😊😊

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      That did cross my mind 😄. Old BMW engines I believe 👍

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 Рік тому +2

    is no one going to mention the scooter with knobblies and a surf board ? 😍

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      ha! nope only you Coops, Some surfer girl owned that one.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 6 місяців тому +1

    If they didn't have all those facy European parts they would be a lot cheaper. Nitron shocks are $2,500 a set.Heidenau tires are more expensive than Duros. Stainless steel exhaust system costs $1,600. Ducati ignition system is $500.EFI adds $1,500. Nippondenso generator + Brembo disc brakes. All of the Russian parts on my 25 years old URAL are still good. The should make a economy model along side the ones with all the bells and whistles. 2 wheel drive costs $2,500. That bike could be sold for $10,000-$12,000 for the cheaper model. Disc brake models have the same stopping distance as the drum braked model. Mikuni carbs had to be replaced because of ethanol gas corroded them. People complain about the ride even with the Nitron shocks,l have no problems with the Russian shocks.l go 50-55 MPH just cruising around. Of course there are all the accessories that you can put on the bike like luggage racks,spare tire etc. l like the stainless steel exhaust system but it is a want not a need. I like my Duro sidecar tires. Don't need fancy German tires. I like carberaters. No fuel pump needed either. Cheap and good value for the money 💰. Used bikes are best. No depreciation.

  • @malcolmmathers2690
    @malcolmmathers2690 Рік тому +1

    i live in rural south aus and i have a 2016 ranger that i ride mostly off road i allways got a big grin after riding it..

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      And that's escargot what is all about 😃👍

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 Рік тому +1

    Went in my grandads side car when I was 7 in 1966 when england won the World Cup. A British bike riding with a Union Jack after winning.

  • @lilynorthover8378
    @lilynorthover8378 Рік тому +2

    I think I was giggling as much as you were. Alot of fun and a very interesting chap.😄

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it, he was a top bloke..knew his Ural stuff!

  • @stevebolton8471
    @stevebolton8471 Рік тому +1

    Ooh, they now support 2 wheel drive with the chair mounted on the left!!!!

  • @ccooper8785
    @ccooper8785 Рік тому +3

    30 odd years ago (jeez, is it really that long ago!!!) I used a Jawa combination over winter due to shiftwork and lack of public transport. I think I am still suffering ptsd to this very day.....🫢😨😱

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      👆😂 Lucky your still here! I hear they were quite an experience!

  • @ridesrambles8903
    @ridesrambles8903 Рік тому +3

    A great intro and overview of the different techniques needs and why, very interesting. I've always been slightly interested as nice to have something a little different, surprised at the price tag though. Thanks for posting

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Awesome, thank you! Yes I guess thats what happens when you don't sell a lot of something ....its a huge investment! Thanks for watching mate.

  • @BlakesPipes
    @BlakesPipes Рік тому +1

    I am jealous!

  • @BeansOnToast_YT
    @BeansOnToast_YT Рік тому +4

    That was a treat, been looking forward to this, I like quirky. Please can we have more of you being thrown about 👍😊

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +3

      Thats what I was hoping for too, Anything less than coming back with no neck brace isnt good enough- I agree

    • @BeansOnToast_YT
      @BeansOnToast_YT Рік тому +2

      @@exeterrider Good we're on the same page, now get to it 🤣

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +3

      😂😂

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 10 місяців тому +1

    If Honda would just make something similar I would stand in line to buy

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  10 місяців тому +1

      That would be good 👍🍻

    • @frankmarkovcijr5459
      @frankmarkovcijr5459 6 місяців тому

      He says the same thing on every URAL video.​@@exeterrider

  • @kenbrooks7794
    @kenbrooks7794 Рік тому +3

    Sort of suits you TBH! 😂 I had a few years doing the long distance trials on an outfit, the sidecar quite a bit different though, just a basic perch for a seat, mainly standing up. Great fun! 😊

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      I bet that was brilliant fun Ken. I'm glad I tried it and know a bit more what its all about. Trials on one would be amazing!

  • @PhilipKerry
    @PhilipKerry Рік тому +1

    These bikes are basically copies of German Army BMW's that were captured on the Eastern Front during WWII with the engines being virtually unchanged from the original bikes .

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      It feels like it as well. Loads of personality.

  • @kevan600
    @kevan600 Рік тому +1

    What a fabulous video

  • @simongilbert2704
    @simongilbert2704 Рік тому +1

    you remind me of ' olive ' from on the buses ha ha ;;

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      PMSL😂😂😂 good call mate ,"Ill have you😂😂"

  • @sailingdevonscoast
    @sailingdevonscoast Рік тому +1

    That looked so much fun! So cool to see something a little different.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      Thanks mate, thought the same,🙏👍

  • @quinnpeaksbiker
    @quinnpeaksbiker Рік тому +2

    Love side cars!!! That was so much fun and really interesting. Thanks for sharing! 😱 Price!!

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      It read a good experience but yes I don't think I'll be buying one anytime soon!

  • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
    @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 10 місяців тому

    Hello, if the sidecar is mounted to the right side of the Ural. Then the kick starter is usable.

  • @PhilipKerry
    @PhilipKerry Рік тому +1

    Great video mate , I'm back I've been ill for a change so I apologise for my absence . Hope you and your gang of miscreants ( fellow tubers ) are ok .

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Nice to have you back Phil. I do wonder how your getting on. Sorry to hear your going through it still...Yes the idiots are still here and knocking out the vids. Get well soon xx

  • @drbristowtube
    @drbristowtube Рік тому +1

    Wallace and Gromit are back!

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      More like wally in the side car....I couldn't find the chheeesee though.

    • @drbristowtube
      @drbristowtube Рік тому +1

      @exeterrider BTW was that FB request you yesterday? Just so I can remove the one that's not you!

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      @@drbristowtube Yes it me mate, I was hacked so had to make a new profile

  • @economicalrides
    @economicalrides Рік тому +2

    Nice one Exmouth. Definitely a different experience and the rider did a good job of explaining and demonstrating everything. So it looks like I "only" have to go to Portugal to experience riding one for myself - food for thought 🤔
    I do think that they are taking the Mick with the pricing though. It's not as if the bike is full of expensive tech. I mean, it's just metal and an engine with three wheels really. If they lowered the price they would probably sell a lot more because I don't believe that the sidecar outfit market is as niche as they think it is. I know at least three people myself who would love to have one but are put off by the price Ural ( one of the easiest ready to ride outfit options ) charge. Maybe RE could do a factory sidecar combination one day ?
    There is definitely a market for sidecar outfits but there are no reasonably priced options at the moment. Shame. Ruby would love to come out with me if I had one !
    Cheers Exmouth, hope you are enjoying Bognor 🍦
    El Outro 👍🏻

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      I think your right, sidecars could be much more popular than they are now, we just need a run of the mill outfit.
      BSA have teamed up with Watson to build there's, I would hope RE have a plan some where there.
      Ruby needs to be part of the soosage buying run.
      They are fun things but yes with the amount they sell dosent bring down the price. Custom money for a no custom bike.
      Eloutro from Boggy Bogner... Ti's a bit wet here😏😎

    • @economicalrides
      @economicalrides Рік тому +1

      @@exeterrider Bummer ! I hope the weather improves for you and the crew Steve 👍🏻
      I might go out and admire my Meteor later 😛
      I know, that's called rubbing it in 👹😂
      Have a nice holiday with the family, plenty of time the rest of the year for motorcycle related nonsense !
      I really hope that RE or somebody makes a factory outfit for sensible money because I think adding one to a solo bike will be a real PITA with regard to getting it through the MOT, getting it approved in the paperwork and all of that. I've no idea how complicated that would be here in France, but my guess is DAMN complicated. For that reason, an already homologated, ready to register, factory outfit would be the dream ticket for me. I'd probably sell kidneys to get one ( not my own of course ! ).
      Cheers matey,
      El Outro and Roby

  • @conniewaite1371
    @conniewaite1371 Рік тому +1

    This was great! My sons friend has a sidecar bike,war edition.wondered what it was like.thank you

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      Glad you liked it! I did too! Quite an experience.

  • @peterprior1
    @peterprior1 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Really enjoyed it and fancy having a go in Portugal.

  • @EpicMotorcycleAdventures
    @EpicMotorcycleAdventures Рік тому +4

    Rob was waffling on about how the bike works but I was too distracted by the girl in the short shorts. I may be epic, but I'm not made of wood 😅BTW, I was not expecting that price tag.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +3

      🤣Yes I only sorted that after you said, yes I wasn't expecting that price tag either but held it together on camera. 800 for a tyre aswell!

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags73 Рік тому +2

    Great experience for you ER, and a fun vid to watch. I was surprised by how much they cost 😮

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      Me too! On the flip side there is a lot of bike&side car there I suppose, I do have one in my dream garage now but only because its something different to ride. Its fun in the side car and I'd imagine its quite fun to ride aswell with its funny characteristics....Hopfully I'll have a go at one sometime! I will take you for a spin. I'm sure you won't be a bag of nerves at all.

    • @Saddlebags73
      @Saddlebags73 Рік тому +1

      Nah mate, I’m driving 100% 🤣

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +2

      @@Saddlebags73 🤣

    • @NooBiker
      @NooBiker Рік тому

      Let's go to Portugal and do it. We'll take turns driving and 💩💩💩 our pants

  • @RodKrisBisdakMotovlog
    @RodKrisBisdakMotovlog Рік тому +2

    That's absolutely pretty cool brother

  • @markhutchings8281
    @markhutchings8281 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this vid ER, I actually had a mate who had a Ural outfit I got to ride in the chair and the bike, a very different experience, very enjoyable mind! If I could I’d have one in my collection! Great stuff!👍🏻👍🏻

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Ello mate, Yeah , although this video bombed I really ejoyed making it. I have a Ural in my dream garage and would be perfect up on Dartmoor with a few people on board.
      Here I do a Mark blooper at the end of my Meteor video I released today : ) Thanks : )

    • @markhutchings8281
      @markhutchings8281 Рік тому +1

      @@exeterrider excellent!🤣 would that be selecting neutral three times on the bounce by any chance?😂😂

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому

      @@markhutchings8281 yeap except I was at the lights🤣👍

    • @markhutchings8281
      @markhutchings8281 Рік тому

      @@exeterrider it happens to the best of us!🤣👍🏻

  • @ExeterCenturion
    @ExeterCenturion Рік тому +1

    Best experience ever.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      It was brill wasn't it although the Fans were fun as well

    • @ExeterCenturion
      @ExeterCenturion Рік тому

      @@exeterrider I want both :)

  • @Paul-67
    @Paul-67 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @sidecarmisanthrope5927
    @sidecarmisanthrope5927 5 місяців тому

    I have just bought a used Retro model. They are lower, longer and wider than the average Ural. It looks like it just rolled out of 1930. It is the only Ural I have ever liked the look of.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  5 місяців тому

      I find them very intresting bikes. Simple engineering 👍

  • @TheRhythmicBiker
    @TheRhythmicBiker Рік тому +1

    Wow they really thought about braking when building it that's good to see.
    Wow £22k is a little bit more than I was thinking however I suppose you do get a lot of bike, sidecars I know aren't cheap, spare wheels etc.
    I never rode a bike with a sidecar, however I imagine it can't be as easy as it looks👀
    Only 42bhp? wow that's surprising, I hope you could feel the torque power 🤘
    I have to admit the braking options are impressive, thankfully you had Rob piloting it as he clearly knows his stuff.
    I bet being off the ground felt so strange in the sidecar 🤣
    Great video mate, definitely something different. I bet you loved every second of it, certainly looked a good laugh. Hope you're well bud.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Yes I did enjoy it, I was hesitant about trying it because I couldnt see much pint in them , and in many ways they still don't make sense to me BUT I do have one in my dream garage now, reason being its just a fun thing to ride in and on I would imagine.
      Its a lot of money, I can see why its that costly being made where it is in small numbers but its an expensive toy at the end of the day.
      imagine going out with a mate (red) in the side car, the rider not knowing what to do or control it , then add a green lane ....I dont think it gets better than that : )
      I forgot to say you new logo is really good, out side looking in, it really pops!

    • @TheRhythmicBiker
      @TheRhythmicBiker Рік тому

      @@exeterrider Yeah I think pretty much the same. I bet they are great fun, me and Red would end upside down in a ditch somewhere 😂
      Thank you so much mate, I’m well happy with it, looks so much better than before 🤘

  • @paulreyland9671
    @paulreyland9671 Рік тому +1

    Looks great fun 👍

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Ello mate, hope your doing well. Yes it was something completely different. 🍻

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 6 місяців тому +1

    I love Kickstartering my URAL side car outfit just to show the Harley Davidson guys how to start a real motorcycle.

  • @flatcapcaferacer
    @flatcapcaferacer Рік тому +1

    I'll give Ural credit when the war with Ukraine first started the Ural website was immediately updated to say they did NOT support it. I think that took some guts to make that statement very early on.
    Very nice change of pace.👍👍

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Yes respect for that, and also making such a quick decision to move to another country within 3 weeks is quick moving!

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 6 місяців тому +1

    Side cars have always been expensive. Price a Watsoñian or a Champion sidecar. Side cars have always been as expensive as the motorcycle that pulls it. Buy used.7 years ago I bought my 1999 URAL Tourist with 4,000+ miles on her for $4,000 in running condition. Replaced some parts over the years due to age but that's normal. Rode her as my primary transportation for 3 years after a leg injury. Sidecars either you love them or you hate them. They take up a lot of space in the garage so if they are unwanted they get sold fast.

  • @jimsadler8704
    @jimsadler8704 Рік тому +1

    Bit pricey for something that is basically a left over from WW2, ER.
    You'd have looked more at home with a steel helmet and a Kalashnikov rifle.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Yeap, its big money isnt it, alot of choice out the for 24k , its a one off I guess. Rifles are an optional extra .

  • @davidede3352
    @davidede3352 10 місяців тому +1

    £24k….. They are having a’kin laugh😂😂😂

  • @NooBiker
    @NooBiker Рік тому +1

    Those prices 😂😂😂

  • @paulyflyer8154
    @paulyflyer8154 Рік тому

    I must be honest i was shocked how much these cost. Pity Royal Enfield didn't make these. Seriously, you could get a cracking little sports car or ATV for those prices.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому

      Yeap big money! perhaps they just dont make enough to make it more viable mass production.

    • @paulyflyer8154
      @paulyflyer8154 Рік тому

      @@exeterrider Yes that's true. Bit of a niche market but all it takes is Brad Pitt, Beckham, Exeter Rider or Tmf to get one and they'll be down to 8k.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому

      @paulyflyer8154 🤣👍

  • @giostisskylas
    @giostisskylas Рік тому +1

    What a surprising renaissance of the Ural sidecar motorcycles. The number of videos from Ural owners has been increasing extremely recently. Can you still buy the Urals in the West? As is well known, the Ural plant is in Russia and the West is currently murdering its own economy with its sanctions on Russia.

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому

      To my knowledge they had to move the factory to Kazakhstan so I am not sure if there is even a factory in Russia now that are making them.

  • @daverees9344
    @daverees9344 Місяць тому

    In Kazakhstan you can buy a house and 6 wives for £24,000

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Місяць тому

      🤣Yes but the wife's coat you alot more over time.

  • @BlakesPipes
    @BlakesPipes Рік тому

    No! Really! ER!? WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO TO ME? buy another bike? I am unsubbing again!
    I did go to an RE dealership and he thinks he can make a 350 and side car for under 11k. Bit when I told him I was in he kinda went quite. Hope to make a partnership with him and ride the RE lineup on my small channel and get a 650 RE with a side car. We will see. Ural is hard to find here in America

    • @exeterrider
      @exeterrider  Рік тому +1

      Ha!! Yes they are a different type of ride...I really enjoyed it, but at 24k I think I will have to wait a bit longer!650 with a side car sounds good!

    • @frankmarkovcijr5459
      @frankmarkovcijr5459 6 місяців тому

      There are dealers around. I have one in Tampa,one in Ft Myers and one in Holopaw by Kissimmee. Go Google it.