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I am told the pre 2014 Urals are horribly unreliable. I would love to buy an older one because they are cheaper. Yours seems to have not broken down. Is that because it is a Taiga or are they not as bad as I am told?
@@johnkluge3421 I’ve never had any issues with mine as far as breaking down. The fact it’s a Taiga doesn’t mean anything as it’s just a paint job and some extra accessories. Just make sure you get a older one with a front disk brake because that is a must!
@@GasTachs How comfortable is the side car? It is very hard because no one rents these or lets you have a real test ride in them. One of the reasons I want one is my wife has a hip issue and just can't ride on the back of a motorcycle for more than a half hour anymore. Would love to take it on long trips with her. Is the side car comfortable? Will your wife ride in it?
@@johnkluge3421 I can’t tell you if it’s comfortable or not as I’ve never been in it but my friends have and never said it was uncomfortable. As for my wife since our kids are young she doesn’t ride with me anymore incase something happens.
I got a 1963 KMZ(Dnepr) K750 aka Ural´s (back in time) "sister/cousin" motorcycle manufacture, and that old hunk of rust and ironl is build like a tank, it might be slow, only having 26 small ponies, with an 750cc sidevalve 4 stroke engine, and people might make fun of it, until you show up to a meet, with the trunk full of tools, a grill, food, chairs and most importantly, 50 bottles of beer, while still having space for 2 passangers, now that's something I would choose any day, compared to a turbo charged Japanese rice cooker ;)
The k750 was for the military, better quality like a Ural which was for civilian use, when the Soviet Union existed. Then in the late 70s the Kiev factory started to make the Dnepr, which had overhead valve. Overall the Dnepr is a better concept, but the quality of the materials is not so good, especially true for MT-11 and MT-16.
With 50+ years of bikes under my belt, I have to confess that my Ural Gear Up is by far the most fun of anything else I’ve ever ridden/owned, BY FAR. I’m a smaller man, at about 5’-7” & 150 lbs, but I can still thread the needle off road as well as anyone on one of these. You’re absolutely right about buying them used to get your best value. I’ll bet that 50% of the folks that buy them had no idea what they were getting into, or how to ride & control a hack. I saw that Boots & Beards video, and once again, you’re correct that it was a faulty review on so many levels, I lost count. See you on the trails, my friends! -PLJ
My 2007 Patrol is a real charmer , n I weigh in at 150 lbs. with no steering dampener . I muscle it n it muscles me back . And totally reliable. Great for cruising the So Cal coast .
I have owned 2 Harley's, A GSX-R 1000, A Hayabusa, and now own in addition to the URAL SIDECAR, A Ducati Streetfighter 4VS. Everyone of these bikes are as different as night and day. Reliability of the URAL....Not 1 Problem Yet. Remember, these bikes are used all over the World, and many in 3rd World Countries where the expense of proper maintenance takes a back seat to putting food on the table. These bikes are beasts, and are like the Hummer of the Bike World. They are Used in many 3rd World Countries as the Family Pick-Up Truck. A Ducati Owner typically pays for the High Maintenance Costs exactly when they are recommended by the Owner's Manual. People that use these bikes in the 3rd World, buy them already beat up, drive them hard, and do little to No Maintenance. Buy one of these bikes New, and do the Recommended maintenance in the Owner's Manual....You will have little to NO Problems with Reliability. They also are relatively simple, to do the basic maintenance such as Oil, and Gear Oil Changes. So, take this bike on the worst roads and trails Mother Nature has, don't change the fluids, Do None of the Recommended Factory Maintenance, then see if Your bike is EVEN STARTING....after about 5 Years of doing this. Reliability....You go to be kidding me. This bike will Last if Not OUTLAST, Almost Every Other Brand of Bike produced if the Recommended Maintenance is done, and driven on modern road. Do that....then plan on Years and Years of little to No Issues.
Agree. I did however leave it outside for 3 months and now it doesnt start. I believe the Ignition Coil went out. ordered one yesterday to see if that it but yes. I left it outside and didnt run it for 3 months when I was remodeling my garage
I had a 2014 Ural Patrol and it was the most reliable bike.... I could rely on it to break down just about every three months or so. And the break-downs weren't user error, but just poor quality or poor quality control. My first issue was a low-fuel light that didn't work. Ran out of gas a couple days into ownership and the low-fuel light never came on. Then the check-engine light came on, something to do with the EFI, a failed O2 sensor I believe, just two days after buying the bike brand new. Then the gear-box went out. And then the left cylinder/piston burnt up. And then the steering damper. And then the big one - the swing-arm just snapped while underway, which put the bike in 2WD and uncontrollable until it coasted to a stop. If there had been opposing traffic, I'd probably be dead. Had it happened just 50 yards later, my daughter and I would have ended up in a river with a 700+ pound bike on top of us. And dead. After that, the clutch went out.... Not due to the clutch wearing out, but the spline teeth on the clutch plates just wore out. A few months later and the clutch plate's spline teeth were gone again and splines on the out-put shaft were worn out, making a gear-box rebuild or replacement necessary. The only GOOD things about the Ural ownership was how much fun the thing was to ride (when it was running) and the factory stood by its warranty. With the three year warranty coming to an end, I got rid of my Ural. I'll certainly NEVER buy another one again. I know that there are many people who have great experiences with their Urals, but there are probably an equal number who have experiences much like my own. There certainly seems to be an inconsistency with the quality, and for that reason, I'd never buy one again. If someone wanted to give one to me, I'd take it, for sure. And I'd ride the snot out of it, loving every minute of if. But once the bike started giving me troubles, I'd yank the tub off and put it on a bike with a better history of quality.
Had my 2015 Gear Up snap the swing arm just taking off at a green light. Right side about an inch in front of the axle. Only about 6k km on it. It’s certainly a “quirky” bike.
I love the retro looks of the Ural and it seems like a fun bike to ride. But before throwing down money to buy one I did a lot of research, plenty of UA-cam videos taking about how great the Ural is but I also noticed quite a few videos on repairing various items on the bike with a lot of the failures that were happening seemed to be due to faulty workmanship, plus a lot of stories on Soviet Steeds of catastrophic failures, quite a few happening within the first few months of ownership. I wanted a side car motorcycle for my wife when she goes along and also to be able to haul extra gear when she doesn't that's why I was interested in the Ural. I do a lot of riding down miles and miles of old logging roads when camping with most of the areas are not in cell phone range so reliability of the bike was a very important factor for me. I also ride some established trails like the Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Co and have done that on my Honda XR650L without to much of a problem, but with a side car it was questionable to me if the Ural would have enough power and torque especially at the higher elevations. I went with a Ducati Scrambler Desert sled and picked up a used Denepr side car for it on Ebay for a grand. So far it seems to do the trick I thought it might be nice to have the two wheel drive like the Ural but my bike seems to do just fine off-road with out it.
@@jwaller1327 It was in pretty bad shape no seat, spare tire or windscreen but no dents. I spent just shy of 800 cleaning it up myself then an additional 3k getting it fitted to the bike. The shop had to engineer and make new cross bars and the mounts on the Ducati to make it work.
Great video. Agree with your assessment of the B&B video. Not a reliability issue, a poor pilot issue. The fact that they pumped the water out of the cylinders and got it running again proves that! I love my Ural and have ridden it in five states so far (2018 GU).
Ural was my first bike. I think it’s a great first bike since it rides so different from regular motorcycle. You don’t have to break muscle memory and habits.
Great review! Everything's right! Get my second Ural next week, driving Russian sidecars since the 90's. The recent 2020/2021 models are way better than everything before, but I never had any bad experiences with this machines. You can fix almost everything and that's a part of the Russian thinking about quality : it must be easy to fix. All the best and greetings from Germany.
Urals are awesome. Only had one major breakdown in 3 years due to my error, not manufacturing. The rest of the time, it is a rock-solid machine at is driven (because you don’t ride Urals) 12-months a year here in Canada. It is a tank and smiles-per-mile generator all in one 3-wheeled package.
Thanks, I just got him the goggles as I am trying to get him used to driving fast on the HIghways. Over 50mph is when he needs them as he starts to close his eyes.
My experience with my Ural has been great, my advice for anyone thinking about buying one would be to go for it. It has been a great ride for me, grandkids love it, my dog loves it. My wife, well, what she thinks really doesn't matter. My one caution to a potential Ural buyer is to really think about what you want out of a motorcycle. If your passion is seeing how far you can lean in the corners and running 75-80 miles an hour, the Ural isn't it. If you want to travel 55-65 mph maybe 70 on road trips and enjoy secondary roads at the posted limits, this is where the Ural shines as a touring motorcycle, The added benefit is that I can fit a tent, sleeping bag and mat, camp stove/cook and mess kit, in the trunk along with the tools, hand air pump and a few more items in the trunk, leaving the luggage rack for my suitcase and a small cooler. Then I can fit a passenger in the sidecar or use that space for more gear.
My wife rides hers everywhere (on her second rig) and a Ural was her first bike. She has put down almost 40,000 miles between her two rigs and even loves riding it on Sundays for easy rides. Setup properly, they are not so bad, setup poorly, they are a nightmarish experience.
Love the vlog. Right on as far as the Ural. It's the utility truck of motorcycles. I have an M-70 and love it. It's a 2017 and has only a couple of minor inconvenient issues but nothing major. Ural is constantly making improvements on a very old design. But the retro design is part of its appeal. Now there's a great dealer network and the company is American The bike is made in Russia. It has a very interesting history and brings a lot to the table. An owner has to enjoy it for what it is and there's a lot to enjoy. And one caveat, be sure it's not your only motorcycle, unless you no longer want to put your foot down when you come to a stop.
"An owner has to enjoy it for what it is and there's a lot to enjoy. And one caveat, be sure it's not your only motorcycle, unless you no longer want to put your foot down when you come to a stop." most agreeable statement! Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks for the video, this bike was designed for "When the going gets Tough" and speed isn't a factor, just getting through to your point B is what it's all about. Awesome machine, it could use a bit more power in this day and age, although during my teens in the early 60's, a 750 was a BIG motor. The Ural is kind of an "AK" of motorcycles...
Agree with all the above. When I first got it all I wanted to do was find a big bore kit... but now I actually think the 750 is perfect for what this bike actually is.
@@GasTachs There's alway's the "right" tool for a given job, when the tool is inadequate or to big, it takes away from the pleasure of the task, the Ural was designed during WW2 for purpose and designed well, in a land that needed a good, strong, sure footed mule and not a delicate race horse. There are a least a 100 UA-cam Russian motorcycle vlogs, some are AMAZING, and many deal with guys that are rebuilding old "basket case" Urals into really tasteful and beautiful sport and "adventure bikes".
Bikes and Beards is not an authority on anything other than ruining bikes or buying bad ones, sticking petrol in them, revving the crap out of them and selling them for profit. He treated that Ural like trash and then had a whine about how it.
I'm not a fanboy or anything, but Bikes and Beards only had the bike a short time, his review was based on his own experiences. I'm sure that people with much more experience with the Ural would have a totally different assessment on the bike especially if it is any way temperamental.
There is a video of 2 Urals riding the Hatfieild McCoy trail. One Urals is 1wd and the other is 2wd. They put the Heidenau K37 semi knobby tires on them. With those tires, the 1wd version did very well.
the 1 wd is a Red October! Basically the precursor to the cT. Retro sidecar frame, std 1wd bike with 118" wheels...I actually knew that bike when it was new under its 1st owner.
Good video! I agree with everything you say and have always admired the millitary BMW's. Though not quite as tough and demanding as your Ural I ride a stock rigid frame Panhead built from various years of parts. Mechanical drum brakes, kickstart, DC generator one has to be very focused to start and ride it. Just like your Ural, every time I take it out somebody compliments me.
Just so you know, Taiga or tayga also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. It appears in the northern hemisphere as a vast circumpolar ring, almost continuous over 12,000 km, of which about 7,000 km in Eurasia and 5,000 km in North America. FYI. Cheers
Hello and thank you for the vid. I have the same model but 2008 year. It seems you have changed your seat, could you please tell me which model are you using?. Thanks
Maybe I'm crazy and stupid, but as a guy who's new to riding bikes that weighs about 135lbs max, I'm still pretty damn set on getting myself a Ural. I've seen a few listings for pretty damn cheap, and I'm just itching to get one
I'm now a proud owner of a 2022 Gear Up in SE Wisconsin and curious about the Trans-Wisconsin. How much of it is usable for a motorcycle tour? Looks like it was designed for mountain bikes. Love my Ural and happy to hear about the move to Kazakhstan.
Love the video! Gotta disagree on one point: my 2018 Gear Up is the first motorcycle that I've owned (or ridden since my endorsement exam) and while I'll agree that it's not the best as a first for some, I'm definitely making it work!
Hey dude... Thanks for that review. I needed that. I've been shopping for one of these bikes for a couple of years now. They almost never show up in my area which is around New Orleans. The fact that I've been wanting a bike that has such a bad rap has been bothering me. So thanks again for your thoughts.
I've got 3 of the things, old with BMW power (Sportsman full time 2wd), carbed 750 (2011 Retro) and an EFI (19 Gear Up) one...addictive things. Perfect, hell no, but goodenov. My Retro has 109K (km) on her...runs great. I hope that damper on yours was loose on purpose...see my channel, tell me, how unreliable do they look? The flat tire videos notwithstanding... About 400 mostly Ural riding videos chronicling ~100K miles of Ural and sidecar riding. Every bike breaks, but these can be fixed..relatively cheaply..
JamesAllmond now that is a lot of riding 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻. Yes, every bike breaks, but nothing is like driving a Ural (at least nothing I’ve been behind of yet) as for my damper...it needs to be rebuild, I’ll get to that in the winter. Thanks for stopping by!
Gas Tachs: I just purchased a 2011 Ural Gear-Up. Do you have any recommendations for upgrading the carburetors and electrical ignition. Also, mine looks like it has California emissions package on it. Any recommendations for removing that....
Great video, man! I may sound stupid but, because I intend to buy a Ural, I hope you won't mind if I'm gonna ask you a question even it might sound a little bit stupid. So, why nobody thought about installing a safety belt in the side car? If such an option existed would it be useless? Or can it even be dangerous in case that I will install one after market?
motorcycles is belts don't do well. I've always been told its best to be throw from a bike than stay with it. either way, if you get in a crash while in the side car.... it aint going to have a pretty outcome.
@@GasTachs Thank you! This was your first video and this is why I was too eager to ask you about it. As I'm one of your followers now, I'm gonna find the answer I need for sur. I didn't think about a crash, I just thought about an accident when the motorcyckle is overturning.
Nice vdu man! Mind to share some thoughts/experience with highway ridings? for example, what is the maximum comfortable speed? Will this bike slow down the traffic behind? Thanks!
When I’m on the highway I’m going a far distance. I ride at 70-72mph. It’s basically flat out but a little more can be had. As for the traffic. Not really, lots of thumbs up thou
Still on the fence but the Ural GearUp is probably my next bike. I've got a '14 Honda Valkyrie that I love but I wanted something I could do more "work" with and take off road or in bad weather. I'm not averse to getting my hands dirty doing basic maintenance and repairs but I am concerned about reliability. Good video!
I’m considering replacing my car (Subaru Forester) with a Ural. I’ve put 30,000 miles on bikes, mostly on my Moto Guzzi V7. Thoughts on replacing my car with a Ural?
Replacing a car with a bike has its challenges, weather being the biggest. But if I were to do what you Are considering the Ural would be best. You can still have a passenger, or 2. You can still go shopping for a lot of things at once and it’s one of the most safe bikes when raining. So my thoughts is do it! Good Luck!
Thanks for the video , I've watched a few B&B videos and me being a 55 year rider he comes off as a Opinionated millennial type - thanks for the insights
Re' buying an older Ural: Avoid pre 2006 as these had Russian bearings, after this date SKF bearings were used. It seems the proportion of non-Russian componentry has increased over the years, and with it, reliability has improved.
You still have the Ural? Hoping to see you ride it on the TWAT. I'm wanting to buy a Ural just to do off road adventures. Maybe the TWAT would be a good break-in ride before I do the TAT?
Nice video! I've never operated a motorcycle before.... so when you say not to get one if it's your first bike that's not necessarily true. It might be to your advantage. I've read that you have to forget what you've learned riding a motorcycle because of the sidecar being a whole different animal. Not ever owning a motorcycle I purchased a used 2013 Gear Up and took the terrifying first ride, now it's almost second nature when riding. I also do not have a steering damper, just the knob. Never had a problem with the front end wobbling.
Thanks for stopping by. Yes I've hear that a lot since posting this video that it is a great first bike. Good to know. As for wobble it might just be older bikes but mine for sure needs one!
I've liked the Ural on first sight. I watched the Bikes and Beard's vid and wondered why they didn't use the reverse?. Owners knowledge of the machine?. I'll be a Ural owner..still saving my pennies..but it's coming
Thanks for stopping by. Yes later one they stated they just didn’t know about it. Keep in mind they are just a dealer and down really own the bikes and use them so they won’t really know the real owners experience. Keep saving those pennies, it’s a fun bike!
Unfortunate, I'm a small frame Asian man of 167 cm and at most 130 lbs, and that was when I was working out and eating 4000 calories a day. I guess some things are just for the big boys ):
Taiga (/ˈtaɪɡə/; Russian: тайга́, IPA: [tɐjˈɡa]; relates to Mongolic[1] and Turkic[2] languages), generally referred to in North America as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. - Wikipedia
You should rewatch Seans video. He did not give me that impression at all especially after he restarted the bike. He was absolutely thrilled and I thought he had an overall positive experience with it so I’m just going to assume that was like click bait
@@GasTachs , yeah after owning one for a while I found that they’re super easy to work on. And you don’t have to work on them if you maintain them. However… as practical as they are and fun for shopping for items or carrying your dog they are not a rewarding “motorcycle ride”. They aren’t a Motorcycle. Mine was a novelty and was very quickly sold as apparently they’re very desirable. Thanks for your reply and yes I do see your point thank you
To me it look like a copy of BMW or is a BMW . Because to me it look like a old style BMW ,did you said it is seventy or seven years old. I have to tell you I like the looks of the bike and the side car. Thank-you for talking about it.
Hey John. They copied a BMW R71 and came out with the Ural in 1941. The bike is 10 years old but really the tech hasn’t changed too much since the 40’s compared to most bikes out there. Thanks for stopping by.
@@GasTachs During the Tech transfer in 1940 the Germans sold them 'How to build an R71' kit and even gave them some assistance. The Germans were using the R72. Love your videos!
Great review.......just like my Jeep guys....that play bulldozer, and submarine with them, break it, then bitch....love my Jeep and use it too..... hope to have a Ural this spring....thanks
@@GasTachs Awesome......I've really looked at'em......if they'd make the extended cab (like the proto...I'm in.)..just the wife and maybe a grand kid or two camping. I understand they're thinking about a 2 door using the JL...but the extended cab is all we need. Hope to see a vid on your build....should be sweet. Later
i had the dnepr phoenix "this was a custom version" i paid £2500 brand new way back in the 80's,the electrics were awful a killer to start ,but was better than the Harley i had years later .i had more fun on it than the harley, "which was total crap ,and would never buy another one" would i have a URAL "too right i would ,if i could find one for a decent price "MORE SMILES PER MILE"
Agree, I've always liked harleys and always wanted on.... I'm 32 and have 5 bikes... none are harleys... guess I really dont actually like them. This is by far a bike I use more than my others.
@@GasTachs i always wanted a Harley , but i was so disappointed with it and the higher than mighty attitude of owners ,with regards to other bikes and owners ,i vowed never to have one again
I think the reputation for unreliability was from much older models. From what I understand, the more recent models are leaps & bounds more reliable. It looks like they've made steady, incremental improvements. They now have Brembo brakes, more reliable German gears & ignition, and the latest models even have fuel injection. I think the fuel injection is from Ducati.
I would agree on the incremental improvements. I would say when the first switch from Carb to EFI they made some mistakes but from everything I've heard 2019 and up and perfect now
It's that damn classic look I love. I love the idea of having a classic looking bike and being able to take it off-road. Neighbor of mine got me in that bug desiring something like that. He has a 2016-2018 (forgot the year) Indian Scout he modded the crap out of, gave it different wheels so it can accept more knobbier tires, skid plate, chain drive conversion, new suspension that raised the ride height an extra 2-inches. The _works._ He said the only problem he couldn't fix is the small gas tank, so he got a 3 gallon rotopax that he carries like a bible. Effectively doubling fuel capacity. Every weekend, I'd see him come home with the bike slathered in mud, or ice-depending on season-himself covered in dirt and a smile each time.
"Dont buy it as your first motorcycle" "Dont buy this bike if you weigh less tham 130 pounds" Lol, guess who weighs 66kgs and just bought one as his first bike
you're right... when I'm buying a bike or recommending a bike to a I ALWAYS make sure I preference everything as if I am in a war and not just a pleasure ride.
@@ihave35cents95 hahaha fat chance of that happening but thanks for your input... where is your review? do you have a link? or just a pointless opinion?
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Hi man, lifehack for you:
if you will take off side turn signal from motorcycle you will get a plastic cup.
I am told the pre 2014 Urals are horribly unreliable. I would love to buy an older one because they are cheaper. Yours seems to have not broken down. Is that because it is a Taiga or are they not as bad as I am told?
@@johnkluge3421 I’ve never had any issues with mine as far as breaking down. The fact it’s a Taiga doesn’t mean anything as it’s just a paint job and some extra accessories. Just make sure you get a older one with a front disk brake because that is a must!
@@GasTachs How comfortable is the side car? It is very hard because no one rents these or lets you have a real test ride in them. One of the reasons I want one is my wife has a hip issue and just can't ride on the back of a motorcycle for more than a half hour anymore. Would love to take it on long trips with her. Is the side car comfortable? Will your wife ride in it?
@@johnkluge3421 I can’t tell you if it’s comfortable or not as I’ve never been in it but my friends have and never said it was uncomfortable. As for my wife since our kids are young she doesn’t ride with me anymore incase something happens.
I got a 1963 KMZ(Dnepr) K750 aka Ural´s (back in time) "sister/cousin" motorcycle manufacture, and that old hunk of rust and ironl is build like a tank, it might be slow, only having 26 small ponies, with an 750cc sidevalve 4 stroke engine, and people might make fun of it, until you show up to a meet, with the trunk full of tools, a grill, food, chairs and most importantly, 50 bottles of beer, while still having space for 2 passangers, now that's something I would choose any day, compared to a turbo charged Japanese rice cooker ;)
Hahahah I 100% agree, this thing has more space then most sports cars!
The k750 was for the military, better quality like a Ural which was for civilian use, when the Soviet Union existed. Then in the late 70s the Kiev factory started to make the Dnepr, which had overhead valve. Overall the Dnepr is a better concept, but the quality of the materials is not so good, especially true for MT-11 and MT-16.
With 50+ years of bikes under my belt, I have to confess that my Ural Gear Up is by far the most fun of anything else I’ve ever ridden/owned, BY FAR.
I’m a smaller man, at about 5’-7” & 150 lbs, but I can still thread the needle off road as well as anyone on one of these.
You’re absolutely right about buying them used to get your best value.
I’ll bet that 50% of the folks that buy them had no idea what they were getting into, or how to ride & control a hack.
I saw that Boots & Beards video, and once again, you’re correct that it was a faulty review on so many levels, I lost count.
See you on the trails, my friends!
-PLJ
My 2007 Patrol is a real charmer , n I weigh in at 150 lbs. with no steering dampener . I muscle it n it muscles me back . And totally reliable. Great for cruising the So Cal coast .
I have owned 2 Harley's, A GSX-R 1000, A Hayabusa, and now own in addition to the URAL SIDECAR, A Ducati Streetfighter 4VS. Everyone of these bikes are as different as night and day. Reliability of the URAL....Not 1 Problem Yet. Remember, these bikes are used all over the World, and many in 3rd World Countries where the expense of proper maintenance takes a back seat to putting food on the table. These bikes are beasts, and are like the Hummer of the Bike World. They are Used in many 3rd World Countries as the Family Pick-Up Truck. A Ducati Owner typically pays for the High Maintenance Costs exactly when they are recommended by the Owner's Manual. People that use these bikes in the 3rd World, buy them already beat up, drive them hard, and do little to No Maintenance. Buy one of these bikes New, and do the Recommended maintenance in the Owner's Manual....You will have little to NO Problems with Reliability. They also are relatively simple, to do the basic maintenance such as Oil, and Gear Oil Changes. So, take this bike on the worst roads and trails Mother Nature has, don't change the fluids, Do None of the Recommended Factory Maintenance, then see if Your bike is EVEN STARTING....after about 5 Years of doing this. Reliability....You go to be kidding me. This bike will Last if Not OUTLAST, Almost Every Other Brand of Bike produced if the Recommended Maintenance is done, and driven on modern road. Do that....then plan on Years and Years of little to No Issues.
Agree. I did however leave it outside for 3 months and now it doesnt start. I believe the Ignition Coil went out. ordered one yesterday to see if that it but yes. I left it outside and didnt run it for 3 months when I was remodeling my garage
I had a 2014 Ural Patrol and it was the most reliable bike.... I could rely on it to break down just about every three months or so. And the break-downs weren't user error, but just poor quality or poor quality control. My first issue was a low-fuel light that didn't work. Ran out of gas a couple days into ownership and the low-fuel light never came on. Then the check-engine light came on, something to do with the EFI, a failed O2 sensor I believe, just two days after buying the bike brand new. Then the gear-box went out. And then the left cylinder/piston burnt up. And then the steering damper. And then the big one - the swing-arm just snapped while underway, which put the bike in 2WD and uncontrollable until it coasted to a stop. If there had been opposing traffic, I'd probably be dead. Had it happened just 50 yards later, my daughter and I would have ended up in a river with a 700+ pound bike on top of us. And dead. After that, the clutch went out.... Not due to the clutch wearing out, but the spline teeth on the clutch plates just wore out. A few months later and the clutch plate's spline teeth were gone again and splines on the out-put shaft were worn out, making a gear-box rebuild or replacement necessary. The only GOOD things about the Ural ownership was how much fun the thing was to ride (when it was running) and the factory stood by its warranty. With the three year warranty coming to an end, I got rid of my Ural. I'll certainly NEVER buy another one again. I know that there are many people who have great experiences with their Urals, but there are probably an equal number who have experiences much like my own. There certainly seems to be an inconsistency with the quality, and for that reason, I'd never buy one again. If someone wanted to give one to me, I'd take it, for sure. And I'd ride the snot out of it, loving every minute of if. But once the bike started giving me troubles, I'd yank the tub off and put it on a bike with a better history of quality.
Had my 2015 Gear Up snap the swing arm just taking off at a green light. Right side about an inch in front of the axle.
Only about 6k km on it.
It’s certainly a “quirky” bike.
I love the retro looks of the Ural and it seems like a fun bike to ride. But before throwing down money to buy one I did a lot of research, plenty of UA-cam videos taking about how great the Ural is but I also noticed quite a few videos on repairing various items on the bike with a lot of the failures that were happening seemed to be due to faulty workmanship, plus a lot of stories on Soviet Steeds of catastrophic failures, quite a few happening within the first few months of ownership. I wanted a side car motorcycle for my wife when she goes along and also to be able to haul extra gear when she doesn't that's why I was interested in the Ural. I do a lot of riding down miles and miles of old logging roads when camping with most of the areas are not in cell phone range so reliability of the bike was a very important factor for me. I also ride some established trails like the Imogene Pass between Telluride and Ouray Co and have done that on my Honda XR650L without to much of a problem, but with a side car it was questionable to me if the Ural would have enough power and torque especially at the higher elevations. I went with a Ducati Scrambler Desert sled and picked up a used Denepr side car for it on Ebay for a grand. So far it seems to do the trick I thought it might be nice to have the two wheel drive like the Ural but my bike seems to do just fine off-road with out it.
You’re better off with the Ducati Scrambler with the Dnepr sidecar, for sure. Dang, that sidecar for $1,000, that was a good find.
@@jwaller1327 It was in pretty bad shape no seat, spare tire or windscreen but no dents. I spent just shy of 800 cleaning it up myself then an additional 3k getting it fitted to the bike. The shop had to engineer and make new cross bars and the mounts on the Ducati to make it work.
Great video. Agree with your assessment of the B&B video. Not a reliability issue, a poor pilot issue. The fact that they pumped the water out of the cylinders and got it running again proves that! I love my Ural and have ridden it in five states so far (2018 GU).
Well said! It is a great Bike!
Ural was my first bike. I think it’s a great first bike since it rides so different from regular motorcycle. You don’t have to break muscle memory and habits.
Great review! Everything's right! Get my second Ural next week, driving Russian sidecars since the 90's. The recent 2020/2021 models are way better than everything before, but I never had any bad experiences with this machines. You can fix almost everything and that's a part of the Russian thinking about quality : it must be easy to fix. All the best and greetings from Germany.
Thanks. I think these bikes are the best. Never had anything break, but if something does, a mechanical brain can fix it!
Ural 2010 Taiga represent. I have one of the other 26 made. Cheers!
Nice! I know of 1 more.. might be fun to put a list of owner down...
I love the quirks and the "experience" of riding the Ural too. It's my favorite of my three bikes. My dog loves it as well. Thanks for the post!!
Totally agree. its the best bike I have.
Urals are awesome. Only had one major breakdown in 3 years due to my error, not manufacturing. The rest of the time, it is a rock-solid machine at is driven (because you don’t ride Urals) 12-months a year here in Canada. It is a tank and smiles-per-mile generator all in one 3-wheeled package.
Couldn't agree more!
Love that you ride with your dog too. The goggles are awesome. Keep up the great content!
Thanks, I just got him the goggles as I am trying to get him used to driving fast on the HIghways. Over 50mph is when he needs them as he starts to close his eyes.
I like my 2014 ural patrol, its an upper body workout. It goes over over my alaskan roads well!
My experience with my Ural has been great, my advice for anyone thinking about buying one would be to go for it. It has been a great ride for me, grandkids love it, my dog loves it. My wife, well, what she thinks really doesn't matter. My one caution to a potential Ural buyer is to really think about what you want out of a motorcycle. If your passion is seeing how far you can lean in the corners and running 75-80 miles an hour, the Ural isn't it. If you want to travel 55-65 mph maybe 70 on road trips and enjoy secondary roads at the posted limits, this is where the Ural shines as a touring motorcycle, The added benefit is that I can fit a tent, sleeping bag and mat, camp stove/cook and mess kit, in the trunk along with the tools, hand air pump and a few more items in the trunk, leaving the luggage rack for my suitcase and a small cooler. Then I can fit a passenger in the sidecar or use that space for more gear.
My wife rides hers everywhere (on her second rig) and a Ural was her first bike. She has put down almost 40,000 miles between her two rigs and even loves riding it on Sundays for easy rides. Setup properly, they are not so bad, setup poorly, they are a nightmarish experience.
Nice, sounds like she is loving it! Yes, certain tweak here and there can make the bike much better! Thanks for stopping by!
Love the vlog. Right on as far as the Ural. It's the utility truck of motorcycles. I have an M-70 and love it. It's a 2017 and has only a couple of minor inconvenient issues but nothing major. Ural is constantly making improvements on a very old design. But the retro design is part of its appeal. Now there's a great dealer network and the company is American The bike is made in Russia. It has a very interesting history and brings a lot to the table. An owner has to enjoy it for what it is and there's a lot to enjoy. And one caveat, be sure it's not your only motorcycle, unless you no longer want to put your foot down when you come to a stop.
"An owner has to enjoy it for what it is and there's a lot to enjoy. And one caveat, be sure it's not your only motorcycle, unless you no longer want to put your foot down when you come to a stop." most agreeable statement! Thanks for tuning in!
Just had the Gen 2 EFI installed on my 2017 Retro, and wow, what a difference.
I read somewhere that the factory has been moved recently to Kazakhstan.
Excellent review. I have a 2022 GU. Hope to join you on that Wisconsin route some day.
2018 and up urals fixed the steering issues. They are a joy to drive
Yeah, I've only heard good things about the new ones... minus the price...
Thanks for the video, this bike was designed for "When the going gets Tough" and speed isn't a factor, just getting through to your point B is what it's all about. Awesome machine, it could use a bit more power in this day and age, although during my teens in the early 60's, a 750 was a BIG motor. The Ural is kind of an "AK" of motorcycles...
Agree with all the above. When I first got it all I wanted to do was find a big bore kit... but now I actually think the 750 is perfect for what this bike actually is.
@@GasTachs There's alway's the "right" tool for a given job, when the tool is inadequate or to big, it takes away from the pleasure of the task, the Ural was designed during WW2 for purpose and designed well, in a land that needed a good, strong, sure footed mule and not a delicate race horse. There are a least a 100 UA-cam Russian motorcycle vlogs, some are AMAZING, and many deal with guys that are rebuilding old "basket case" Urals into really tasteful and beautiful sport and "adventure bikes".
Always love seeing another Taiga! I'm in Wisconsin too!
Nice! Hopefully one day we can meet! Maybe do the trail together!?
2014 gear up was the best purchase I’ve ever made. All 17k Km were pure joy (and a workout)
Bikes and Beards is not an authority on anything other than ruining bikes or buying bad ones, sticking petrol in them, revving the crap out of them and selling them for profit. He treated that Ural like trash and then had a whine about how it.
well said
I'm not a fanboy or anything, but Bikes and Beards only had the bike a short time, his review was based on his own experiences. I'm sure that people with much more experience with the Ural would have a totally different assessment on the bike especially if it is any way temperamental.
Thanks, and thats why I made my video.
Yes! A video about the sidecar! So wholesome that you take your dog around in it with the goggles and all.
He is the best, just sit and chills. Funny though, he hate the goggles unless he's on the bike then he can keep them on for hours
Ive had issues with the fuel injection on my 2017, but otherwise most of the problems I have had are simple
There is a video of 2 Urals riding the Hatfieild McCoy trail. One Urals is 1wd and the other is 2wd. They put the Heidenau K37 semi knobby tires on them. With those tires, the 1wd version did very well.
When I replace my tires Im getting those for sure, they look great!
the 1 wd is a Red October! Basically the precursor to the cT. Retro sidecar frame, std 1wd bike with 118" wheels...I actually knew that bike when it was new under its 1st owner.
Good video! I agree with everything you say and have always admired the millitary BMW's. Though not quite as tough and demanding as your Ural I ride a stock rigid frame Panhead built from various years of parts. Mechanical drum brakes, kickstart, DC generator one has to be very focused to start and ride it. Just like your Ural, every time I take it out somebody compliments me.
This is one of the better reviews. Thank you.
Thx
Just so you know, Taiga or tayga also known as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. It appears in the northern hemisphere as a vast circumpolar ring, almost continuous over 12,000 km, of which about 7,000 km in Eurasia and 5,000 km in North America. FYI. Cheers
Hello and thank you for the vid. I have the same model but 2008 year. It seems you have changed your seat, could you please tell me which model are you using?. Thanks
Thanks. unfortunately they dont make it anymore and I cant find the name
I drive a sidecar bike, my kids love it. I'm in Baraboo, WI. A lot of fantastic roads to drive.
I would agree with you there. Most of my miles are on Wisconsin Roads
Maybe I'm crazy and stupid, but as a guy who's new to riding bikes that weighs about 135lbs max, I'm still pretty damn set on getting myself a Ural. I've seen a few listings for pretty damn cheap, and I'm just itching to get one
I've had people tell me I'm wrong about the "weight requirement" I can speak to that do as long as you test drive the bike you should be good!
I'm now a proud owner of a 2022 Gear Up in SE Wisconsin and curious about the Trans-Wisconsin. How much of it is usable for a motorcycle tour? Looks like it was designed for mountain bikes. Love my Ural and happy to hear about the move to Kazakhstan.
Sorry for the late reply, I’ve been gone for a minute. You can do the whole trail with the Ural… is it the best bike for it… no, but it’s fun!
This is a wonderful review of the Ural. Very good.
Many thanks!
Nicely said. I’m taking my 2011 to adv fest in South Dakota next week. You going?
Unfortunately not, BUT ENJOY!
Love the video! Gotta disagree on one point: my 2018 Gear Up is the first motorcycle that I've owned (or ridden since my endorsement exam) and while I'll agree that it's not the best as a first for some, I'm definitely making it work!
I have heard that a lot about since I launched this video. Good to know and glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for stopping by!
Hey dude... Thanks for that review. I needed that. I've been shopping for one of these bikes for a couple of years now. They almost never show up in my area which is around New Orleans. The fact that I've been wanting a bike that has such a bad rap has been bothering me. So thanks again for your thoughts.
No problem! Good luck in finding one!
My 2007 patrol is the only bike I ever owned. Great video.
I've got 3 of the things, old with BMW power (Sportsman full time 2wd), carbed 750 (2011 Retro) and an EFI (19 Gear Up) one...addictive things. Perfect, hell no, but goodenov. My Retro has 109K (km) on her...runs great. I hope that damper on yours was loose on purpose...see my channel, tell me, how unreliable do they look? The flat tire videos notwithstanding... About 400 mostly Ural riding videos chronicling ~100K miles of Ural and sidecar riding. Every bike breaks, but these can be fixed..relatively cheaply..
JamesAllmond now that is a lot of riding 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻. Yes, every bike breaks, but nothing is like driving a Ural (at least nothing I’ve been behind of yet) as for my damper...it needs to be rebuild, I’ll get to that in the winter. Thanks for stopping by!
Gas Tachs: I just purchased a 2011 Ural Gear-Up. Do you have any recommendations for upgrading the carburetors and electrical ignition. Also, mine looks like it has California emissions package on it. Any recommendations for removing that....
Congrats! Unfortunately I do not have any recommendation. Good luck!
Fantastic and honest review!
Thanks!
Great video, man! I may sound stupid but, because I intend to buy a Ural, I hope you won't mind if I'm gonna ask you a question even it might sound a little bit stupid. So, why nobody thought about installing a safety belt in the side car? If such an option existed would it be useless? Or can it even be dangerous in case that I will install one after market?
motorcycles is belts don't do well. I've always been told its best to be throw from a bike than stay with it. either way, if you get in a crash while in the side car.... it aint going to have a pretty outcome.
@@GasTachs Thank you! This was your first video and this is why I was too eager to ask you about it. As I'm one of your followers now, I'm gonna find the answer I need for sur. I didn't think about a crash, I just thought about an accident when the motorcyckle is overturning.
i used to drive motorcycle with sidecar and it was fun to drive in my country and its the most common mode of transportation.
They are fun!
Nice vdu man! Mind to share some thoughts/experience with highway ridings? for example, what is the maximum comfortable speed? Will this bike slow down the traffic behind? Thanks!
When I’m on the highway I’m going a far distance. I ride at 70-72mph. It’s basically flat out but a little more can be had. As for the traffic. Not really, lots of thumbs up thou
@@GasTachs Good to know, cheers!
Learn to ride in the slow lane or stay off of the interstates. My 2014 does not like much over 60 to 65 MPH.
Still on the fence but the Ural GearUp is probably my next bike. I've got a '14 Honda Valkyrie that I love but I wanted something I could do more "work" with and take off road or in bad weather. I'm not averse to getting my hands dirty doing basic maintenance and repairs but I am concerned about reliability. Good video!
Just like with anything..: if you keep it up to date with maintenance it’ll do great.
@@GasTachs I bought a 2023 with 600 miles on it and it's being delivered Monday! Got a crazy good deal and couldn't say no.
I was on the adventure trail today then stumbled on to this video. Love the Ural.
Awesome! Thank you!
I’m considering replacing my car (Subaru Forester) with a Ural. I’ve put 30,000 miles on bikes, mostly on my Moto Guzzi V7. Thoughts on replacing my car with a Ural?
Replacing a car with a bike has its challenges, weather being the biggest. But if I were to do what you
Are considering the Ural would be best. You can still have a passenger, or 2. You can still go shopping for a lot of things at once and it’s one of the most safe bikes when raining. So my thoughts is do it! Good Luck!
Thanks for the video , I've watched a few B&B videos and me being a 55 year rider he comes off as a Opinionated millennial type - thanks for the insights
No problem, let me know if you have any questions about the Ural!
Question: why is the sidecar a different shade of green than the green on the bike?
Re' buying an older Ural: Avoid pre 2006 as these had Russian bearings, after this date SKF bearings were used. It seems the proportion of non-Russian componentry has increased over the years, and with it, reliability has improved.
You still have the Ural? Hoping to see you ride it on the TWAT. I'm wanting to buy a Ural just to do off road adventures. Maybe the TWAT would be a good break-in ride before I do the TAT?
Ummm never selling it… you want to be passenger on the Twat… let’s do it! Before the snow!
We can do it next year when I buy my own@@GasTachs
Nice video! I've never operated a motorcycle before.... so when you say not to get one if it's your first bike that's not necessarily true. It might be to your advantage. I've read that you have to forget what you've learned riding a motorcycle because of the sidecar being a whole different animal. Not ever owning a motorcycle I purchased a used 2013 Gear Up and took the terrifying first ride, now it's almost second nature when riding. I also do not have a steering damper, just the knob. Never had a problem with the front end wobbling.
Thanks for stopping by. Yes I've hear that a lot since posting this video that it is a great first bike. Good to know. As for wobble it might just be older bikes but mine for sure needs one!
Awesome ive had urals for over 10 years now and yes they are awesome and very reliable
And I'm in Wisconsin also drive year round
Nice, ever done the TWAT on yours?
I've liked the Ural on first sight. I watched the Bikes and Beard's vid and wondered why they didn't use the reverse?. Owners knowledge of the machine?. I'll be a Ural owner..still saving my pennies..but it's coming
Thanks for stopping by. Yes later one they stated they just didn’t know about it. Keep in mind they are just a dealer and down really own the bikes and use them so they won’t really know the real owners experience. Keep saving those pennies, it’s a fun bike!
Beards & Bikes didn’t realize that Ural produces a overlanding edition that raises the exhaust so you won’t do what they did with a regular version.
yeah, Bike and Beards didnt know anything about the motorcycle... but still a fun channel
They made an electric prototype. I'm waiting to see if it goes into production before I buy.
That would be interesting
Evs are absolute crap, dangerous, ruin the planet and depend on child slave labour
Great video. Been a keen BMW Motorcycle rider for years, maybe it’s time to try a bike with a car
You should!
I'm only 4'11" and the seat height on these is too high...but man, I would love to find one of these.
But the good thing with these is you dont need to put your feet on the ground!
I’m 4’11 I LOVE my Ural ! My buddy lowered my handle bars for me :)
Nice video sir. Great points from a 2022 gear up owner.
Thanks! Ride safe!
Great video. But dude, are we ready for UA-cam wars? I'll get the dictionary and thesaurus ready. Need to get armed with heavy artillery.
Ngl i kinda want one, winter will be here in finland anytime soon and I just crave to have this thing for all the snowfun
Do it!
I’m 15 I want one of these they look fun and I like old or old looking bikes
They are extremely fun! Save up and get one!
I am also 15 and have wanted one of these for a long time.
Yep. We have UDF in Oz, too.
You tell'em Bubu! I am dying to get my mits on one of those.
😂 do it! they are the best!
love the bike. Looks awesome!
Thanks!
Damn...thats a nice ride!
Thanks!
Love your setup👍👍
Unfortunate, I'm a small frame Asian man of 167 cm and at most 130 lbs, and that was when I was working out and eating 4000 calories a day. I guess some things are just for the big boys ):
hahah, I've heard the new one are easier to drive.....
I like this guy, though I can't help but think::: the Kool-Aid Man!
I'm just waiting on him to say, oh yeah! I think it's the shorts!
First time for the Kool-Aid man mostly Pillsberry
7500 km in 4 years....I used to average 15-18,000 MILES A YR ON MY BMW!
Thats a lot of mileage. I do have 5 bike but all added up I still wouldn't be close to your number
Taiga (/ˈtaɪɡə/; Russian: тайга́, IPA: [tɐjˈɡa]; relates to Mongolic[1] and Turkic[2] languages), generally referred to in North America as boreal forest or snow forest, is a biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches. - Wikipedia
I have the 2010 URAL GearUp
Nice! Enjoying it?
You should rewatch Seans video. He did not give me that impression at all especially after he restarted the bike. He was absolutely thrilled and I thought he had an overall positive experience with it so I’m just going to assume that was like click bait
I mean... watch the video... lots of negativity AND positivity ... also look at his title "Terrible"
@@GasTachs , yeah after owning one for a while I found that they’re super easy to work on. And you don’t have to work on them if you maintain them. However… as practical as they are and fun for shopping for items or carrying your dog they are not a rewarding “motorcycle ride”. They aren’t a Motorcycle. Mine was a novelty and was very quickly sold as apparently they’re very desirable. Thanks for your reply and yes I do see your point thank you
0:45 and guess what the militairy is green for
very true. but the bike is named after a forest so that was my point. It wasn't made to look like a military replica
To me it look like a copy of BMW or is a BMW . Because to me it look like a old style BMW ,did you said it is seventy or seven years old. I have to tell you I like the looks of the bike and the side car. Thank-you for talking about it.
You would be right, The soviets reverse engineered it from a BMW bike during ww2
Hey John. They copied a BMW R71 and came out with the Ural in 1941. The bike is 10 years old but really the tech hasn’t changed too much since the 40’s compared to most bikes out there. Thanks for stopping by.
@@GasTachs During the Tech transfer in 1940 the Germans sold them 'How to build an R71' kit and even gave them some assistance. The Germans were using the R72.
Love your videos!
@@noneofyourbusiness2997 Thanks for the info and thanks for stopping by!
Urals are the best bikes. Problems nearly always relate to the owners not the bike.
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Great review.......just like my Jeep guys....that play bulldozer, and submarine with them, break it, then bitch....love my Jeep and use it too..... hope to have a Ural this spring....thanks
Nice! I'm always building my overlanding Jeep Gladiator in the next couple of weeks. Just waiting on some parts!
@@GasTachs Awesome......I've really looked at'em......if they'd make the extended cab (like the proto...I'm in.)..just the wife and maybe a grand kid or two camping. I understand they're thinking about a 2 door using the JL...but the extended cab is all we need. Hope to see a vid on your build....should be sweet. Later
wait.. you were on NETFLIX!?
#FAMOUS and I guess I could get sued for using that clip 😬
i had the dnepr phoenix "this was a custom version" i paid £2500 brand new way back in the 80's,the electrics were awful a killer to start ,but was better than the Harley i had years later .i had more fun on it than the harley, "which was total crap ,and would never buy another one" would i have a URAL "too right i would ,if i could find one for a decent price "MORE SMILES PER MILE"
Agree, I've always liked harleys and always wanted on.... I'm 32 and have 5 bikes... none are harleys... guess I really dont actually like them. This is by far a bike I use more than my others.
@@GasTachs i always wanted a Harley , but i was so disappointed with it and the higher than mighty attitude of owners ,with regards to other bikes and owners ,i vowed never to have one again
I think the reputation for unreliability was from much older models. From what I understand, the more recent models are leaps & bounds more reliable. It looks like they've made steady, incremental improvements. They now have Brembo brakes, more reliable German gears & ignition, and the latest models even have fuel injection. I think the fuel injection is from Ducati.
I would agree on the incremental improvements. I would say when the first switch from Carb to EFI they made some mistakes but from everything I've heard 2019 and up and perfect now
7500 KM isn't even broken in. That's a new machine. I'd like to hear what's happened after 60,000 KM.
After 60kkm on ural You will be like incredible hulk
I couldn't believe it when they said Ural and unreliable in the same sentence. Ride the Twat 🤣🤣🤣
He did sound like a hater, but the main point was that the BMW engine is likely higher quality. but they dont deliver such a package anymore
Gastachs: Do they sell versions without the sidecar?
Actually, you're not only wrong but insane.
😂🤣😘
Great video buddy! Bikes & Beards Sucks!!! How can anyone review a bike they haven't owned for at least 12 months. But they all seem to, ay? Cheers
Befeting refly to bike & beard 👍
Nice trike.
Less than 5000 miles in 4 years? Cool bike and all, but still, that's not enough riding to stay proficient.
Impressive! You are true Ural Hero of Soviet Socialist Republik!;)-John in Texas
hahah thanks!
Love those things
Nice
Thanks!
It's that damn classic look I love. I love the idea of having a classic looking bike and being able to take it off-road. Neighbor of mine got me in that bug desiring something like that.
He has a 2016-2018 (forgot the year) Indian Scout he modded the crap out of, gave it different wheels so it can accept more knobbier tires, skid plate, chain drive conversion, new suspension that raised the ride height an extra 2-inches. The _works._
He said the only problem he couldn't fix is the small gas tank, so he got a 3 gallon rotopax that he carries like a bible. Effectively doubling fuel capacity.
Every weekend, I'd see him come home with the bike slathered in mud, or ice-depending on season-himself covered in dirt and a smile each time.
It's a great bike! Let me know when you get a bike then Your Neighbor, Myself and you should hit the dusty road!
"Dont buy it as your first motorcycle"
"Dont buy this bike if you weigh less tham 130 pounds"
Lol, guess who weighs 66kgs and just bought one as his first bike
HAHAHA, well I have been told that statement is wrong. Hope it is all working out great! Happy Riding!
Their not reliable and they cost 30k here in Canada..Its cool but not that cool..Id rather pick up a zh2 for that price..
Agree at these prices now they are stupid… I paid 12 or 14k I think. It was 5 years old with 150km on it. Then it’s worth it.
WOW BEAUTIFUL
Thank you! Cheers!
Come on the average weight of a World War II Soldier was 155 lb and they threw bikes like this around all over the place
you're right... when I'm buying a bike or recommending a bike to a I ALWAYS make sure I preference everything as if I am in a war and not just a pleasure ride.
@@GasTachs well get down to 150 lb and redo your review.
@@ihave35cents95 hahaha fat chance of that happening but thanks for your input... where is your review? do you have a link? or just a pointless opinion?
@@GasTachs I drive an m-72 Not a Ural even the Russians won't touch them
@@ihave35cents95 send me a link once you get your review done. It would be great to watch it.
Cool😄👍
@Gas Tachs >>> 👍👍