We ran into a couple on a 2010 Ural Gear Up while on the Imogene pass trail between Telluride and Ouray a few years ago. He had swapped the motor and put a BMW R100 motor on it, he did say he had to have a lot of custom work done to make it work. Didn't say how much he spent but that it would have been cheaper to just modify a BMW R100 motorcycle for off road, Also mentioned that even though it was more reliable and had a lot more power that you still had to ride it like a stock Ural. Said it really shined climbing steep grades and running it back country with more ease that was the main benefit for him plus being a bit more reliable. I'm sure it wasn't cheap.
I just bought a 2014 gear up, ditto on it not liking traffic. It likes 65 mph or less. I have put a few 1000 miles on it and love it so far. Great video.
4 years and 8K? Oil change regimen is the same as an airhead beemer and most old bikes. Hmmm, I own a 2010, with 110K (~70K miles) on her, yeah, the one just to the left, now that is long term to me, not just barely 4 years and only 8k...and use the spare, swapping the disk can be done with the tool kit...and yes, I used to own a 2019 Gear Up and 2015 M70 and currently a 2018 Retro (along with the 2010 and my 1995 Ural Sportsman), so I do know of what I speak. And in closing, just from what you said, this guy with about 150K miles on sidecars says, get thee to a training class.
Nice riding gear. 🙄 Glad you’re using it, at least. Keep in mind a Ural is happiest at 60 mph. Once you clear 15,000-20,000 klicks the fuel economy typically improves as the engine settles in. That’s been the case for both of my Urals.
My Mom's cousin moved to Sacramento a long time ago 25 +years so, if you have ever crossed trails with "Melon" (short for Mary Ellon) then, that is/was my Mom's cousin, only a few million people there -right?
8k miles and the motor already took a dive? Oh man, the more I do research on urals, the more I probably shouldn't buy one. They need to address these issues so it's more reliable and not just a display model after 8k
Mine (2nd hand 2018 Ural Retro Classic) has clocked up some 40'000 km now and still runs fine. I think what most people do not realised is that this basically is a 1930's dinosaur, made for a 1930's environment that managed to survive into the 21st century. It's not made for the rush and the speeds of today so many people tend to abuse them in terms of overheating etc. It happened to me too. I ran that bike fully loaded with me, my wife and a lot of luggage from Croatia across Slovenia's countrysite up and down the hills at constant high revv's for 10 hours during mid July. No wonder the engine started to leak some oil after this trip and it took some repairs after this. Another point to keep in mind is that the sidecar setup also tends to put a higher burden on your bike than if it was a solo bike. Just think of the force you have to put into it to make it go around corners compared to a solo bike. That's also why the rear tyre wears down relatively fast compared to "normal" bikes (it is very easy to block the rear tyre on breaking). But other from that, if you know the limits of it, handle it accordingly and do services at good intervalls, it is actually not only fun but also a quite useful and reliable all day vehicle. At this, it certainly beats all the other bikes or can you name me any other bike that you can use to transport construction wood of 4 meters lenght or drive during the whole winter, even when you're cought by icy rain or snow - all things I did with my ural.
Ural bikes that fail early is to 99% owner related. It seems to happen more often in Usa than EU based on they seem to believe these bikes are made to run at 75-80 mph on the highway……..they are not.
@@anthropicandroid4494maybe 10x the bike but not 10x the outfit…. Add leading link forks, sidecar brake, hand brake, reverse and you may be getting close. I have had the solo with a sidecar and a properly built outfit and there is no comparison…….
You seem to have had a few mechanical / warranty issues. I thought that such issues were more typical of older (maybe 10 or more years older than your 2017 bike) machines, with Ural outsourcing more parts having largely overcome such problems. Is this the experience of other owners?
I have had a Euro for 10 years I put 40000 miles on it I replace the driveshaft one defective calendar and the rest has been everyday maintenance I just put tires on it and change the oil and adjust the valves once in a blue moon that is a long-term ownership report
My only issue with this video. There are Brembo brakes on the front wheel brake disc for a purpose. It is to keep you from wearing out the back tire/pads. You are using the front brake sporadically (As seen in the video). Brakes on a bike should work like brakes on a car.....Even force on the front and back at the same time,,,all the time. Being that you have a Ural, excessive force on the front brake, to alleviate back brakes, should not be an issue.....Your braking honestly bothered me.
@@OverlandTravelAdventuresI do. Use both front and rear brakes. I’d also suggest reading the “Yellow Book” which is the manual on how to drive a hack. Lots of good tips and techniques. Happy trails. I’d sell my GSA before I’d part with my Gear Up. There used to be no higher compliment.
Why hasn't your girl gone to dual discs on the front end of their newer bikes it wouldn't be that expensive and it would be a great help for more safety to help stop a heavily loaded rig
They'rrrre homophobic - Sydney - 2022 hahahahahaaaaaaa Loved the video! i saw one not long ago and have been thinking about getting one. Great review! I do have a question, what would you look for in purchasing a used one. These are a bit different than the standard motorcycles. How long do these typically last? Do they run a lot of miles throughout their life? How hard is it to take the sidecar off? How does the bike run by itself? 2 Up?
@@1DrBar the winch was bolted onto the side of the sidecar right in front of the cylinder preventing cooling air from getting to the cylinder. All air-cooled EFI bikes run hot as Hades so this was the straw that broke the camel's back.
@@1DrBar I don't remember all of the damage that occurred to that bike but the Pistons and rods look like they have been cooked. The thing was a great big winch and it was right in front of the cylinder on the Sidecar. The mechanic said that it blocked the cooling air from getting to that cylinder causing that side to overheat. And I do remember that I think if if I have the right episode in mind that he was out west with a ton of luggage to up going flat out and I guess it was just too much for the bike it just cooked itself to death. BMW boxer Motors are known for being cool running engines. But the fuel injection and the necessary leanness to pass emission controls are ridiculous. It's like the Harleys twin cams run so hot you can cook a turkey on them.
I have Geico Insurance full coverage on all of my motorcycles and four $20 a year per bike I get unlimited road service I've used it any number of times with my antiques and since Geico pays better that a lot of companies that tow companies try to get out to you faster you're ridiculous pollution requirements that they require of the newer bikes are making them run boiling hot all the time I like all of my carbureted air-cooled bimmers and my Ural I have no overheating problems and I live in Florida Euro of New England makes a nice oil cooler from what I've seen you might be interested in that
An engine rebuild in under 8K miles? Yikes! That means I'd be rebuilding my engine more than once per year. In over 30K miles my Japanese bike needed new fork seals, a rear hub seal, and one caliper piston seal, and literally zero other mechanical problems. Tires and oil changes only, and it doesn't leak a drop or consume any oil between the 3K mile oil changes, and I have a 175 mile tank range with reserve remaining. I think it'd be cool to have a 2WD side car rig, but until someone else offers one I think I'll stick to bikes.
A lot of these comments are really only repeating old experiences. The newer Urals, particularly 2020+ are literally very different machines, with new manufacturing and better reliability. Moreover, if rebuilt competently, an engine like this shouldn't need rebuilding on a regular basis.
I thought about getting one but after my research and numerous people telling me how unreliable it is. I think I keep to my original plan and get a reliable gen 1 KLR650
I had a 2010, sold it with 35,000 miles, never ever ever had a break down. Its like working on a VW BEETLE motor, adjust valves, change oil, brake pads. Also, i got it second hand with 3500 miles, it did eastern Trans am Trail from Atlanta to Ok City. I beat the hell outa it deer hunting, hauled out many deer with it. Its a good sturdy quirky rig.
Good video, what to look forward too. Just bought a '16 GU, most interested in the jockey shifter use since mine has one. BTW how did you mount the camera? I could see your wife is controlling it.🪖
I absolutely crave 1! It's the Willys Jeep of bikes. Perfect for our African bush conditions.
We ran into a couple on a 2010 Ural Gear Up while on the Imogene pass trail between Telluride and Ouray a few years ago. He had swapped the motor and put a BMW R100 motor on it, he did say he had to have a lot of custom work done to make it work. Didn't say how much he spent but that it would have been cheaper to just modify a BMW R100 motorcycle for off road, Also mentioned that even though it was more reliable and had a lot more power that you still had to ride it like a stock Ural. Said it really shined climbing steep grades and running it back country with more ease that was the main benefit for him plus being a bit more reliable. I'm sure it wasn't cheap.
Interesting, I have wondered about taking an R Nine T and adding a sidecar.
Great video, it’s nice to see someone local posting about the URAL! I just picked up a 16’ gear up and I can’t wait to take it out for the first time!
I love it!
This is really useful, thank you. I'm looking at getting a Gear Up next year if I can work out the money. They're so ugly, I'm in love.
I just bought a 2014 gear up, ditto on it not liking traffic. It likes 65 mph or less. I have put a few 1000 miles on it and love it so far. Great video.
Thanks for all the great tips. I’ve got a 2020 and its so fun to ride...
Where are you riding?
@@OverlandTravelAdventures Spring Lake, Michigan. I just rolled 1000 miles this summer, but no riding now that the weather is cold.
4 years and 8K? Oil change regimen is the same as an airhead beemer and most old bikes. Hmmm, I own a 2010, with 110K (~70K miles) on her, yeah, the one just to the left, now that is long term to me, not just barely 4 years and only 8k...and use the spare, swapping the disk can be done with the tool kit...and yes, I used to own a 2019 Gear Up and 2015 M70 and currently a 2018 Retro (along with the 2010 and my 1995 Ural Sportsman), so I do know of what I speak. And in closing, just from what you said, this guy with about 150K miles on sidecars says, get thee to a training class.
Well when he can't pronounce Ural and thinks it only has 26hp. What did you expect?
Nice vid and comments. I am in Belgium but a part of my father family is leaving also at Sacramento!
I have enjoyed your review. I hope you have the over heating sorted by now. Thankyou.
If you had filmed in the sun you would have a hit. Are you sure it's a YRall?
Nice riding gear. 🙄
Glad you’re using it, at least. Keep in mind a Ural is happiest at 60 mph. Once you clear 15,000-20,000 klicks the fuel economy typically improves as the engine settles in. That’s been the case for both of my Urals.
I had a flat tire on my gyro I put a can of Fix-A-Flat in it and it lasted till I wore the tire out easy peasy
Yeah, but it can be a mess when you replace the tube.
My Mom's cousin moved to Sacramento a long time ago 25 +years so, if you have ever crossed trails with "Melon" (short for Mary Ellon) then, that is/was my Mom's cousin, only a few million people there -right?
How did you mount the seatbelt? Want to add one to my 2018 gear-up for my my son.
Ur All?
Yep. And he thinks it only has 26hp. A total joke of a video.
8k miles and the motor already took a dive? Oh man, the more I do research on urals, the more I probably shouldn't buy one. They need to address these issues so it's more reliable and not just a display model after 8k
Mine (2nd hand 2018 Ural Retro Classic) has clocked up some 40'000 km now and still runs fine. I think what most people do not realised is that this basically is a 1930's dinosaur, made for a 1930's environment that managed to survive into the 21st century. It's not made for the rush and the speeds of today so many people tend to abuse them in terms of overheating etc. It happened to me too. I ran that bike fully loaded with me, my wife and a lot of luggage from Croatia across Slovenia's countrysite up and down the hills at constant high revv's for 10 hours during mid July. No wonder the engine started to leak some oil after this trip and it took some repairs after this. Another point to keep in mind is that the sidecar setup also tends to put a higher burden on your bike than if it was a solo bike. Just think of the force you have to put into it to make it go around corners compared to a solo bike. That's also why the rear tyre wears down relatively fast compared to "normal" bikes (it is very easy to block the rear tyre on breaking). But other from that, if you know the limits of it, handle it accordingly and do services at good intervalls, it is actually not only fun but also a quite useful and reliable all day vehicle. At this, it certainly beats all the other bikes or can you name me any other bike that you can use to transport construction wood of 4 meters lenght or drive during the whole winter, even when you're cought by icy rain or snow - all things I did with my ural.
The BMW r18 is retailing for $13k and you can get a sidecar for $5-8 grand. That's only a hair more expensive than a new Ural and it's 10X the bike
Ural bikes that fail early is to 99% owner related. It seems to happen more often in Usa than EU based on they seem to believe these bikes are made to run at 75-80 mph on the highway……..they are not.
Dude I can't even listen to you pronounce Ural wrong one more time!
@@anthropicandroid4494maybe 10x the bike but not 10x the outfit…. Add leading link forks, sidecar brake, hand brake, reverse and you may be getting close. I have had the solo with a sidecar and a properly built outfit and there is no comparison…….
That is cool but I want to do it on the 1936 Indian or Harley.
Something is wrong with that bike most people I know myself included I get 160 plus miles to the tank before going on reserve
Driving up from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe on I 80.
Outstanding
You seem to have had a few mechanical / warranty issues. I thought that such issues were more typical of older (maybe 10 or more years older than your 2017 bike) machines, with Ural outsourcing more parts having largely overcome such problems. Is this the experience of other owners?
My warranty covered my shaft drive which was good.
I have had a Euro for 10 years I put 40000 miles on it I replace the driveshaft one defective calendar and the rest has been everyday maintenance I just put tires on it and change the oil and adjust the valves once in a blue moon that is a long-term ownership report
@@frankmarkovcijr5459 Thanks for that, reassuring.
Why didn't you just change the spare tire and take care of the flat tire at your own convenience that's the point of having a spare tire
At the time it was better to fix the flat as we were headed off camping.
My only issue with this video. There are Brembo brakes on the front wheel brake disc for a purpose. It is to keep you from wearing out the back tire/pads. You are using the front brake sporadically (As seen in the video). Brakes on a bike should work like brakes on a car.....Even force on the front and back at the same time,,,all the time. Being that you have a Ural, excessive force on the front brake, to alleviate back brakes, should not be an issue.....Your braking honestly bothered me.
Really? Do you have a Ural?
@@OverlandTravelAdventuresI do. Use both front and rear brakes. I’d also suggest reading the “Yellow Book” which is the manual on how to drive a hack. Lots of good tips and techniques. Happy trails. I’d sell my GSA before I’d part with my Gear Up. There used to be no higher compliment.
Best review
Thanks!
Are you saying the bike only gets 20+ miles to the gallon?
Depends on weight and grade of the road. It should be 40 mpg on average.
Why hasn't your girl gone to dual discs on the front end of their newer bikes it wouldn't be that expensive and it would be a great help for more safety to help stop a heavily loaded rig
Good idea, but the rear brake is your slow down brake and the front is your trim it to a stop. Very different on 3 wheels vs 2.
They'rrrre homophobic -
Sydney - 2022 hahahahahaaaaaaa
Loved the video! i saw one not long ago and have been thinking about getting one. Great review! I do have a question, what would you look for in purchasing a used one. These are a bit different than the standard motorcycles.
How long do these typically last? Do they run a lot of miles throughout their life?
How hard is it to take the sidecar off? How does the bike run by itself? 2 Up?
Just get one and enjoy!
How did you burn out your motor?
Not this time
@@OverlandTravelAdventures No - You mentioned in the video that you had burned it out....when you burned it out, how did it happen?
One guy burned up his motor because the winch block are to the right hand cylinder
Interesting, that’s my guess.
@@1DrBar the winch was bolted onto the side of the sidecar right in front of the cylinder preventing cooling air from getting to the cylinder. All air-cooled EFI bikes run hot as Hades so this was the straw that broke the camel's back.
@@1DrBar I don't remember all of the damage that occurred to that bike but the Pistons and rods look like they have been cooked. The thing was a great big winch and it was right in front of the cylinder on the Sidecar. The mechanic said that it blocked the cooling air from getting to that cylinder causing that side to overheat. And I do remember that I think if if I have the right episode in mind that he was out west with a ton of luggage to up going flat out and I guess it was just too much for the bike it just cooked itself to death. BMW boxer Motors are known for being cool running engines. But the fuel injection and the necessary leanness to pass emission controls are ridiculous. It's like the Harleys twin cams run so hot you can cook a turkey on them.
There is no bike named ”Joral”……….it is pronounced Ural.
This guy knows nothing about the bike. He even said it only had 26hp when they have around 41hp. No wonder he thinks it is a "you raaal".
Deep sump or stock?
Stock
I have Geico Insurance full coverage on all of my motorcycles and four $20 a year per bike I get unlimited road service I've used it any number of times with my antiques and since Geico pays better that a lot of companies that tow companies try to get out to you faster you're ridiculous pollution requirements that they require of the newer bikes are making them run boiling hot all the time I like all of my carbureted air-cooled bimmers and my Ural I have no overheating problems and I live in Florida Euro of New England makes a nice oil cooler from what I've seen you might be interested in that
An engine rebuild in under 8K miles? Yikes! That means I'd be rebuilding my engine more than once per year. In over 30K miles my Japanese bike needed new fork seals, a rear hub seal, and one caliper piston seal, and literally zero other mechanical problems. Tires and oil changes only, and it doesn't leak a drop or consume any oil between the 3K mile oil changes, and I have a 175 mile tank range with reserve remaining.
I think it'd be cool to have a 2WD side car rig, but until someone else offers one I think I'll stick to bikes.
A lot of these comments are really only repeating old experiences. The newer Urals, particularly 2020+ are literally very different machines, with new manufacturing and better reliability. Moreover, if rebuilt competently, an engine like this shouldn't need rebuilding on a regular basis.
Masochist. Harleys are bad but not quite this bad. The Ural used to sell because they used to give them away and even then no one wanted them.
I thought about getting one but after my research and numerous people telling me how unreliable it is. I think I keep to my original plan and get a reliable gen 1 KLR650
I had a 2010, sold it with 35,000 miles, never ever ever had a break down. Its like working on a VW BEETLE motor, adjust valves, change oil, brake pads. Also, i got it second hand with 3500 miles, it did eastern Trans am Trail from Atlanta to Ok City. I beat the hell outa it deer hunting, hauled out many deer with it. Its a good sturdy quirky rig.
👍👍👍❤❤❤
Is the sidecar removable?
Yes for service. No kick stand and no lights.
Good video, what to look forward too. Just bought a '16 GU, most interested in the jockey shifter use since mine has one. BTW how did you mount the camera? I could see your wife is controlling it.🪖
Check out the Insta360 cameras. It is a 360 camera shooting the video. :-)