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Posted by: red914 May 27 2005, 07:17 AM

anyone know anything about these?

www.imz-ural.com

a buddy of mine wants to get either the patrol or gear-up model.

they look pretty cool, eh?

Posted by: red914 May 27 2005, 10:07 AM

oops, the link didn't work. i'll try again...

http://www.imz-ural.com/

Posted by: Ferg May 27 2005, 10:15 AM

friend of mine just got one with a sidecar... according to him, (he's a perfectionist like me) he had to basically rebuild it once it was delivered. Quality was a huge problem. Were talking very old design here. Anyhow, he does not have it running yet, but it looks neat.
Ferg.

Posted by: Dr Evil May 27 2005, 10:26 AM

I saw a few of these when I was in Russia. Mostly the Wolf choppered out. I thought that they were neat, but with the aformentioned quality control issues, why not just get a BMW R bike? They are proven, bullet proof, and parts will likely be more available.

The Urals are still cool, though.

Posted by: Headrage May 27 2005, 10:37 AM

I used to see these when I was living in Turkey. Usually they were broke. The hot ticket at the time if you had to have an eastern european bike was CZ....

Posted by: red914 May 27 2005, 05:18 PM

hmmm... thanks for the interesting feedback. my buddy is thinking of retiring out here to the PNW, so he is visiting all weekend with his wife. i will tell him about the quality issues.

Dr. Evil, are you talking about an older BMW R or do they still make 'em?

Posted by: Dr Evil May 27 2005, 10:11 PM

I was reffering to the older ones. i had a 75 R75/6 that I loved but was too nice to keep/ride. They still make the R bikes, though. The Highway Patrol down here all ride R1100s. I have ridden one and they are very nice.

Posted by: msglaigaie May 28 2005, 05:18 PM

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he had to basically rebuild it once it was delivered.

When the Urals first came out they were an absolute mess mechanically. Maintenance was a nightmare. If you intend to purchase one look into what kind of support you may get from Ural. It may not be more than a sympathy card. The initial bucks may look good for a bike and side car, but remember, you will be doing the wrenching and parts may not be available. It's much harder than living with a 914 habit.
MSG L

Posted by: red914 May 30 2005, 12:29 AM

my friend tells me that the quality has improved, and that they now come with a full two year warranty. there is no way i am going to geta bike; not with a station wagon, a trooper, and a 914 occupying the garage! these urals look cool, though.

so, MSG, have you posted pics of your car? tell us more! what are you doing up in b-ham?