Ural Motorcycle Short 10000km review

[@richardstephens9647]

6900km on our 2021 Gear Up 2wd. As I write this it is in for warranty repair on the rear main seal. Our weather here in North Central Washington St is about to turn the ground white with snow and the critters are fattening up and burrowing for Winter. I am extremely pleased with Ural Company as I think they must be the Gold Standard for honoring warranty work! As your video pans up from the sidecar shock I noticed that the fender bolt looked backed off a bit. LOL, maybe just my old eyes. We have been on a lot of washboarded roads this year and have found that Loctite is my friend. Just a note to say I am grateful to you and a few other Ural Owners on YT for the info you have provided. It has helped me here an there. Not to mention seeing your lovely country from the saddle point of view. Keep up the great work.

[@CreakyRider]

Yes well spotted , that fender bolt kept coming loose on our last few rides , the fender was making some rattling noises , and Ive now put some loctite on it. Hopefully it stays put now.

[@MollysPa]

Are you using the dealer in Lynnwood for warranty work, or Raceway North in Poulsbo? TIA

[@richardstephens9647]

Long story short... I just got back from an overnight 909.2 mile round trip to Raceway Ural/Salem and back, tonight. 3rd such trip to Salem since buying the bike from lynnwood,.. Went for a new transmission, another long story, and am beat, brain fog time. Raceway Ural/South replaced the transmission in about 3 hours in and out. @stephenlittfin7448

[@MollysPa]

@@richardstephens9647 Are you aware of Mike Paull's operation in Poulsbo, Raceway North? Using him would certainly save you time & trouble. I used Lynnwood for a warranty engine replacement (I lived in Port Orchard at the time), the technician was great, the service writer was clueless.

[@richardstephens9647]

Yeah, about them...without going into details...They are the reason I had to go to Raceway Ural in Salem. @@MollysPa

[@johnmccann1234]

A great review! We're at approximately 20,000M, 32,000K's on ours. We've had some issues with leaking rear engine seals and EFI sensors during the 5 years we've owned. I did recently put on the 2-1 exhaust, but it leaks that same black stuff that yours does. They just don't seal that well. We don't go fast either. Sticking to the back roads and forest trails is the only way to travel anyway. Thanks for sharing.

[@CreakyRider]

Thanks , good stuff , 32000km gives me hope for the future. Yeah the exhaust has a few little leaky seams , but nothing too bad. Did you get the rear engine seal fixed ?

[@johnmccann1234]

Hi, I had a miserable experience with my original dealer and their "repair". Took them months and it started leaking almost immediately. Found a great dealer that fixed it immediately. They are just 800km away unfortunately. A good dealer makes all the difference. @@CreakyRider

[@ayangarcia339]

@@johnmccann1234what year is your Ural?

[@johnmccann1234]

@@ayangarcia339 Hi, it's a 2018 GU

[@plutobottles8561]

Not pushing it is the best advice! Drive it at 100 you will have problems, drive 80-90 and you will be fine. In Canada where I am most highways are 90 to 100. I can cruise in the slow lane at 80 and have never had issues with traffic or mechanical failure. My Ural just died at 230000km (2008) looking forward to getting another. The new 2023 is an actual modern machine (and the oil leak issues have been fixed this year) This one will be my main vehicle as I am now in Southern Ontario and winder riding is fun.

[@CreakyRider]

230000km ! Crikey 😃

[@TwoMotoKiwis]

Well cool mate, very interesting seeing other Ural setups 👍

[@lonshelton5129]

Hello from Washington State. Great video, thanks for sharing. I just bought a 2011 Gear-Up and cannot wait to pick it up. It has 5329 km on it and looks like new. The only issue I saw is the neutral light does not come on. Is that an issue with the Ural. I do all my own maintenance on my bikes and really enjoy it as I call it my therapy session.... Ride Safe everyone.

[@CreakyRider]

Good stuff , congratulations on the new bike 👍 Yeah the neutral light is very intermittent, on my bike sometimes it will come on , but usually not. Don't worry about it , you get a feel for the gearbox as time goes on. Have fun !

[@bencarpenter3785]

She's a ripper mate👍🌊🏄

[@hughmac7423]

Cool to hear your thoughts. I've had a road sidecar for 34 years, an old Ron Hurdis HRD sidecar in my 1988 Lowrider, still ride it every week. I've always wondered about the Ural sidecars and what they are like.

[@CreakyRider]

Good stuff , 34 years ! , I'm new to sidecars so I'm no expert , I had google Ron Hurdis. I hope my amatuer review gives you some idea on what they are like , we love our Ural.

[@P_Five65]

currently I have a 1996 tourist 650cc I cruise around 60-70kph as the engine is happy at that speed. I've hit 100kph on a slight down hill. currently have 7000km on it something around there as mechanical issues there are oil leak from the gear box, final drive is kinda shaved, and right cylinder need valve adjustment as the engine idles there are clicking sound ( once you hit the throttle it goes away )

[@CreakyRider]

Good stuff , same here for top speeds , it likes 80km/h , and isnt using any oil yet , the final drive is a worry , but I keep an eye on it , so far so good.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I have 50,000 miles on my 1999 URAL side car outfit.l replaced the 2 piece drive shaft, the helical gears, and 2 broken cylinders 3 years apart. The 2 nd time she bent a rod. All fixed now. Been a very fun bike. Towed home a free boat . All Soviet made parts still working.Expensive German shocks, Italian wheels, Ducati ignition,EFI, and stainless steel exhaust add $10,000 to the price of the new ones.Nice to have but not necessary.Bike used to be the same as a new Sportster like a 883 but is now priced like a big twin. There's no difference in stopping distance between drum and discs brakes.Replaced broken brake cable in 30 seconds.EFI bikes run hot as hell cooking the oil 🛢️ to ☠️💀 death . Hit a wild pig 🐷. Chipped the paint on the front fender. Fun bikes but overpriced today.😢

[@CreakyRider]

Sounds like an adventure 👍

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@CreakyRider When l go on the highway people slow down to record me. When the Harley Davidson dealership has an event photographer for the HOG magazine will take pictures and I will be in the coverage of the event. Everyone knows me as the Beemer guy. At biker bars everyone tells me I have the coolest bike there and I tell them don't l know it. Women love 💕 them but I have to convince them that the sidecar only comes off in the movies.

[@johnswallow3710]

I'm thinking of buying one to take my dog around Australia

[@CreakyRider]

Sounds good , it’s hard travelling with a dog though. I’ve done some big trips with my dog in my old Hilux, it was hard to find places to camp with a dog. Probably worse these days , but u think there is a network of dog friendly places you can do.

[@MarshClarke]

ITS WAY HARDER TRAVELLING WITHOUT ONE.PUT POOCH FIRST MATE...ANYWHERE THAT DOESNT WANNA DOG U DONT WANNA BE

[@kit4short]

Hi Keith, I have a 2023 GU and it handles itself very well in slippery conditions ( Recently been on a very muddy Swallowtail Pass and Slippery Araluen Rd). I've looked on eBay for the Harley rear rack, but none of the displayed options seem to be suitable. Do you ahve a link to the one you bought? Thanks Chris

[@CreakyRider]

Good stuff 👍 If you search for your pack top rack you should find one . Try this link www.ebay.com.au/itm/364685139095?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=kRiChmEpTx-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=ziqlMw4MSDK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@haitch1980]

Thanks Keith. How about the cross brace on the handlebars. Been looking but can't find one. Do you have a source for your riser etc. TIA.

[@CreakyRider]

Yeah , I forgot about the cross brace , I got it off ebay , probably one of the first things I put on. Here is a link to a similar one on ebay. www.ebay.com.au/itm/175900382706?hash=item28f47ad5f2:g:ntAAAOSwmbZlAXq6&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIPDdzCa0IXl1zYdinSk9XvbMI6df9qdwgS2KGaIUwCeVdH1HBesZMqJvDcK3LUE2pGcXnQ5zA3Dei1aSCgUY2aYUcrfJCc7g3IpOwGpHdDfHQ2vMZpTN%2FCFTZZcaDIZLlWYqY%2Fsdoa1LXYtEJu7FiqB%2FK6V33j1dOnCfWZk4GuX3nT9a1vPJ5w%2Bo7FG51RJCVYZqY3HJp4U5%2B%2FzuMZ8Sf1gVVPZgDfJpGIQsPE1YSY3oTqsTHuB33m1xB0nyCsjij4nJancJfxVsu423t3Qi2mxehc7SoYbkFr8nKlibs91kPfVP5hc280%2FObuYPzjI1X7R5VJsTRitGQKNEOR4dMw9pn2fZgWUGK%2FU4dBl%2F4rx9YnhtaevRwb3FHFIxEI%2FKdw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6OaY5uti And here is alink to a similar set of bar risers , I cant remeber where I got them. www.ebay.com.au/itm/195783162250?chn=ps&_ul=AU&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Oj-H7iRyT2y7M1LElw4-xQ22&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=195783162250&targetid=1740279243569&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9071896&poi=&campaignid=18277121424&mkgroupid=142426603833&rlsatarget=aud-1170331582966:pla-1740279243569&abcId=9301724&merchantid=591772172&gclid=CjwKCAjws9ipBhB1EiwAccEi1PYWzb4LNn5pIlwFv6IaytcNYiWQV8DDvxxtxltNcIFHhWjFy8NVJxoC_J4QAvD_BwE

[@haitch1980]

@@CreakyRider Many thanks Keith.

[@gullyfoyle-uf6fr]

Wife and I have enjoyed many of your vids. I've picked up many insights watching and learning. Here's my question: What brand of handle-bar risers are you using? I've been looking for a set that works with the windscreen (I'm also going to do the L bracket). I use Rox on another bike...are these Zata? Many Thanks!

[@CreakyRider]

Hi thanks for watching , yes I think they are Zeta bar risers. “Provides 26 mm higher, 20 mm back and forth positions from stock handlebar position”

[@gullyfoyle-uf6fr]

Thank you kind sir! At 6', I'm a little crowded. @@CreakyRider

[@martymcgauley9652]

Great stuff mate

[@CreakyRider]

Thanks 👍

[@2010katak]

Although the manual states it has a 1300 payload, my son is 440, 6ft 8. Would it be too hard to balance with that much weight in the sidecar?

[@CreakyRider]

He might not fit comfortably in the side car? The seat is quite narrow , but I think the weight would be ok if you aren’t planning full luggage , camping gear etc?

[@epicridesandtours]

The advice to read the manual's good. My 2011 takes 105 mL of oil in the final drive.

[@CreakyRider]

Yes exactlly , they are all a bit different.

[@andreymoiseenkov8144]

105 for 1wd, 135 for 2wd

[@epicridesandtours]

@@andreymoiseenkov8144 Yep.

[@ferrydewit3416]

Thanks for the review. Have you any idea about the oil consumption?

[@CreakyRider]

It doesn't use any oil , so from oil change to oil change I havent had to top it up at all. I do change the final drive oil more often than needed just to keep an eye on it , but engine and gearbox doesnt use any.

[@ferrydewit3416]

@@CreakyRider Good to know! I am considering to buy one myself. I think they are very fun to ride.

[@AdventureRockNRoller]

I’ve got a 2021 Gear Up. I’ve done nearly 9000kms on it. I love it. I ride it at 100km/hr on the open road and it seems perfectly happy at that speed. Head winds do slow it up significantly though. I replaced the rear tyre with the spare at about 6000 kms. I’ve had no trouble at all with the outfit except the bloody EMS light stays on unless I do the three flicks of the ignition key when I turn the bike on. I don’t have an OBD unit so can’t figure out what the problem is. Do you know of an OBD unit that will plug into the bike? The Ural OEM one costs about $500 so I’d be interested if there’s a cheaper non OEM one on the market. Failing that I’ll get the dealer to fix it when I take it in for its 10,000km service. I’ve found too that the hand break is in need of virtually constant adjustment. Other than those minor gripes it’s a ton of fun on and off road. Thanks for sharing and feedback from you and/or your followers will be appreciated 👍😎

[@CreakyRider]

Yes I got a cheap OBD unit working with instructions from the guys who have done it before me on the Ural Australia forum. I got it working , all it does is tell me the fault codes if I have a fault , it's not really compatoable with the RPM etc , I havent needed it so it's sitting there just in case I need it. I need to get it out and do a video on it. The only engine check light problem I had was when the little rubber boot on the throttle cable slid down and caused one side to be out of sync. Keep and eye on those little rubber boots on the throttle cables , they slip down.

[@Snegovik1000]

Good afternoon. please tell me what octane number you fill your motorcycle with?

[@CreakyRider]

I put the 98 in when I can.

[@Snegovik1000]

@@CreakyRider Thanks for the answer.

[@sm-ez6sf]

Hello. Which manufacturer's product is the waterproof bag on the rack of the side car? It looks like a good size that just fits on the rack.

[@CreakyRider]

We have a few different dry bags , I got the sidecar monkey an OXFORD ROLL BAG and told her she can fill that up with luggage when we go away on trips, that's the baggage limit 😂 I cant remember what size it is , maybe 30 Litres , might be 40 or 50 ? , I'll check when I get home.

[@malcolmmathers2690]

yer my ranger is happiest at 80kph I've had it a little faster but it becomes more work to keep it in control i rekin 14/16 s of my riding be on dirt roads at 60-70 kph the odd 3 wheel slide into corners is fun sometimes I'm 64 years young but love playing around some still and as i tell the farmers ural faster than most tractors lols

[@CreakyRider]

Yeah , we're not in a hurry to get anwhere 👍

[@chrishally7500]

Are you still on your original back tyre?

[@CreakyRider]

No, I'm on the 3rd back tyre , I swapped the back with the spare at about 6000km , the a just put a new reat on at about 13000km. So you could get 7000km maybe 8000km out of a rear.

[@chrishally7500]

Thanks Keith, I'm nudging 7000km on the original rear on my '21. I reckon I will get summer out of it but definitely change over before next winter. I don't ride many dirt roads like you so maybe I might get more wear

[@martymcgauley9652]

Hi mate my name is Marty I’m going to buy a new Ural very soon, have emailed Mat at Uralla I think , I’m on the mid north coast , I’ll be doing gravel & dirt roads / tracks in the state forests , usually nothing to serious , maybe the odd timber rig but usually not much else, I still have my enduro bike but getting a bit long in the tooth (bit harder to pick up these days) question for you if you’re interested in trying to help me out would be would a 2wd model suffice then go for accessories later or in your opinion would you get a few oem bits cheers Marty

[@CreakyRider]

Sounds good , you can go adventuring straight away on the new 2WD ,the first 100kms is alway interesting as you sort out the quirks of steering a sidecar, but it gets easier , then you can add what bits and customise it how you want. Everyone is different ,it's always interesting meeting another Ural and seeing what they have done. 👍They do training days etc at Ural Australia.

[@haitch1980]

Hi Marty. This is haitch, from Urals of Australia. Just a heads up. If you don't want/need 2wd you will need to buy 2nd hand. All new stuff is 2wd no choice.

[@martymcgauley9652]

@@haitch1980 thanks mate , spoke to Mat today , he has a new one in Uralla , just waiting for a quote with registration etc cheers Marty

[@haitch1980]

@@martymcgauley9652 awesome Marty. You are very fortunate.

[@tassiefubar]

Hi Keith, thanks for a great review . Wondering what your jacket is, thinking I’ll probably be in the market for a new one soon. Mine seems to have shrunk over the years and the colour is fading. Also where do I find the Australian URAL forum? Cheers Nick.

[@masterofnone11]

What year ?

[@CreakyRider]

2020 Ranger

[@Docv400]

Gremlin Bells only work if they're gifted to you. If you buy it yourself, it won't work...

[@CreakyRider]

My wife bought it for me , it seems to be working so far...

[@Docv400]

@@CreakyRider That's good, you'll be safe from Gremlins then! 😁

[@morrinmoss]

Flashy jacket !

[@charlesbradley2943]

Who makes your jacket ? It will match my Sahara Gear Up. Thanks from the state of Washington USA.

[@CreakyRider]

The jacket is from Segura , it's a great jacket. I'd just like it a size or two bigger for putting more layers on. Or maybe I should eat less cakes and apple pies with my coffee 😁

[@MohmadAhmadi-v7w]

بسیار عالی ولی متاسفانه درایران موتوراورال نیست هرچند خودم عاشق موتور اورال هستم‌

[@CreakyRider]

What sort of bikes do you guys ride over there ?

[@MohmadAhmadi-v7w]

@@CreakyRider موتورهای ژاپن وموتورهای چینی البته درشرق ایران موتورهای روسی خیلی طرفداران زیادی داره موتور ایژ

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Shame that they don’t exist as solo bike.

[@endamccabe8895]

2:15 they did make a solo Year?

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

@@endamccabe8895 yes but those bikes are now

[@sidecarmisanthrope5927]

They made the Retro in a solo model. Longer and lower. The best looking Ural ever.

[@erndoggyful]

Ain't nothing cheap from Harley 😂

[@jamesevans164]

Thanks for a great review really enjoyed another one of your videos. Jim over in Kalgoorlie WA. 🏕.

[@CreakyRider]

Awesome! Thanks 👍