Comments on: Surrender to the URAL

By: Chris Luhman

Chris Luhman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:45:59 +0000

interesting question. I use it nearly 100% dec-mar. The rest of the year a few times a month. the SV is my favorite.

because I'm a geek, I have detailed records for all my bikes, so I can answer quantitatively too 28% of my miles in 2010 and 20% so far in 2011.

I am going to turn the answer into a post. thanks for the idea

By: Jack Riepe

Jack Riepe — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:59:10 +0000

Dear Steve:

I leave you along for a few minutes...

Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:49:36 +0000

Paul: I could definitely see you on the URAL. It’s a much better fit than your Ducati 1198. Functional, brilliant, and far more engaging to the world than the Ducati.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:48:34 +0000

bobskoot: There was a warning decal on the URAL. It was in Russian but the best translation I could make was “No Crocs Please.”

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:47:36 +0000

Troubadour: Maybe my review will help move the URAL up the list and into your garage sooner.

Look for the review maybe late tonight or tomorrow.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:46:10 +0000

anonymous: 100K miles on a URAL. That’s pretty amazing. What year machine?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:45:28 +0000

Chris Luhman: As exotic as the orange URAL Patrol rig is I think I would be attracted to one in olive drab or desert camo.

Out of all your bikes how often do you choose to take the URAL?

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:42:02 +0000

Charlie6: I experienced UDF pretty fast. Found myself sitting in the livingroom trying to dream up reasons to run an errand or formulate a scheme to get back on the road.

It was really weird how it crept into my head.

There was 120 pounds of ballast so I wasn't riding with a free sidecar. Not flying during my rides.

It was much smoother than yours in the shifting department and the brakes were more positive as well.

You need to get another URAL.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:39:20 +0000

poppawheelie: Thanks for stopping by and explaining some things around the rig. Always helps to cross paths with an expert.

It may not be for everyone but if given the chance it will have some allure for a lot of riders.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:37:12 +0000

RichardM: I'm working on part II, a more lengthy review and reflection on my experiences.

I remember orange trucks in the 70s. The Dodge Power Wagon was especially elegant in orange.