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| red914 |
 May 27 2005, 07:17 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract...  Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641  |
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? |
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| red914 |
May 27 2005, 10:07 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
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May 27 2005, 10:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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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.
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| Dr Evil |
May 27 2005, 10:26 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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. |
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May 27 2005, 10:37 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
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....
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| red914 |
May 27 2005, 05:18 PM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
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? |
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| Dr Evil |
May 27 2005, 10:11 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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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.
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May 28 2005, 05:18 PM
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msglaigaie Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 05 From: Bellingham, Washington Member No.: 3,761 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 |
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| red914 |
May 30 2005, 12:29 AM
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...i believe in coyotes and time as an abstract... Group: Members Posts: 862 Joined: 8-February 04 From: poulsbo, washington Member No.: 1,641 |
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? |
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