tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post2320603945788926846..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: The Ural Has ReturnedChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-62274340826760879712010-10-03T10:35:38.890-05:002010-10-03T10:35:38.890-05:00Dom: I will check the lever too.
Keith: The car c...<b>Dom:</b> I will check the lever too.<br /><br /><b>Keith:</b> The car can always park outside ;) Since you don't get much snow, you probably don't need the Ural's 2WD. A regular sidecar would work fine. I saw one yesterday on a goldwing that was fully enclosed and would have had plenty of room for your instruments. I could lay down inside. It was huge!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-21746574799585379862010-10-01T19:10:18.369-05:002010-10-01T19:10:18.369-05:00Chris, we are on the same page about the MP3. I ha...Chris, we are on the same page about the MP3. I have three reasons I can't get ride of the car in the garage. One and two are the tanpoura and the yayli tanbur, both large musical instruments I play and must transport. Number three: It's my sweetie's car. Oh well :-)<br /><br />That said, there is always a stay tuned isn't there LOL<br /><br />Who knows maybe something like Dom's friend has rigged up...sort of an outrigger type thing.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-76264929288094362522010-10-01T15:27:42.812-05:002010-10-01T15:27:42.812-05:00you might check to make sure the lever on the unde...you might check to make sure the lever on the underside of the steering head is still in the engaged.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-33006306949752126152010-10-01T15:21:36.447-05:002010-10-01T15:21:36.447-05:00Dom: I change the damper depending on the ride. I ...<b>Dom:</b> I change the damper depending on the ride. I usually have it tightened until I just feel some resistance. I'd say in the middle. I like it just enough to keep the front wheel from wobbling on bumps. On a long, straight road I'll crank it tight and relax a bit.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-66154615751176857942010-10-01T15:16:55.321-05:002010-10-01T15:16:55.321-05:00one more question: is your steering damper set rea...one more question: is your steering damper set really tight or really loose?redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-18837539597708663832010-10-01T14:44:51.783-05:002010-10-01T14:44:51.783-05:00Dom: Thanks for the ideas. I will check the hub ne...<b>Dom:</b> Thanks for the ideas. I will check the hub next time I ride. It doesn't feel like the brake is dragging, but it could be I guess. The dealer checked the geometries twice and assures me it is "in spec". I plan on having it checked again when I go get my winter tires from the new service guy.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-65100299520691947162010-10-01T13:33:51.337-05:002010-10-01T13:33:51.337-05:00hmmm, I've never tried letting go of both grip...hmmm, I've never tried letting go of both grips while moving....<br /><br />so, no dragging brakes? feel the hubs after a ride.<br /><br />you checked the geometries?<br /><br />domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-83036704874742279872010-10-01T12:48:44.763-05:002010-10-01T12:48:44.763-05:00Keith: You have my sympathy on the dealer/parts sa...<b>Keith:</b> You have my sympathy on the dealer/parts saga. No fun at all! <br /><br />It's easy to make room in the garage. You can do exactly what I did and sell your car. It frees up a ton of room! :) :) It's the only way I could afford the Ural. If you made me do it over, I would consider building a sidecar rig for winter from a BMW or similar. Parts would be a bit easier to get and there would be more power. Going up the large hills here and not being able to keep up with the traffic is annoying at times. I'm sure Dom can relate with mountains, as I imagine they are worse. <br /><br />I think the MP3s wheels would be too close together to offer much stability in slippy conditions. You could get a sidecar for your scooter. I have seen a number of them around town. Lots of options on craigslist and ebay, but something like this: http://www.scooter-sidecars.com/<br /><br /><b>Dom:</b> You and me both! It pulls to the right with the throttle lock on and hands off. It won't go in a straight line by itself for more than 10'. I'm not talking about the usual pulling side to side under deceleration/acceleration as the bike/cart try to rotate around each other.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-14793569834195486602010-10-01T12:37:09.669-05:002010-10-01T12:37:09.669-05:00Chris, glad you got the Ural back....as to pulling...Chris, glad you got the Ural back....as to pulling to the right, do you mean on takeoff from stop or when stopping?redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-63921948090361225502010-10-01T12:08:15.565-05:002010-10-01T12:08:15.565-05:00Chris, I continue to have my own dealer/parts dram...Chris, I continue to have my own dealer/parts drama. The details are boring and really aren't as important as the frustration that this brings. May your time of frustration be over. I am glad you have your Ural back and can get ready for the snow.<br /><br />I admit some envy toward your garage full of "tools". I only have the one bike and no room in the garage for more. That doesn't stop me from looking, figuring, and dreaming. Even though there isn't room for a sidecar rig in the garage I do go back to it from time to time. Of course, those winter days are when I think most about it...but, the car I drive gets better mpg than an Ural and there is the dealer issue. Although I've heard very good things about the dealer near here. But oh my, watching you go in the snow late last winter.<br /><br />Fortunately, I didn't miss many days last winter due to weather. The climate here isn't as snowful as where you are or back home in Michigan. <br /><br />I did look at a Piaggio MP3, but I suspect it wouldn't be much better in the snow than my wee chariot. Got an opinion?<br /><br />Enjoy getting to know your Ural again. When they are at the dealer that long it's almost like getting a new bike, yes?....no LOL.<br /><br />~KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.com