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Post by longtravel on Apr 30, 2022 8:42:40 GMT 10
The 2nd generation EFI on the 2019 was a real game changer.
I have heard that it is dangerous to ride the older Urals on the highway with the lack of speed. Truckies get agitated about being held up. I can understand people needing to trailer those Urals to their destination.
This is not the case with the 2019 with enough power to overtake road trains. These are a great touring bike! Ural really got the bench seat right. It is so comfortable that you don’t even need a sheep skin and with the racks and boot it is so easy to carry a bit of gear.
I am looking forward to hearing about peoples travels on their 2022 models.
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Post by Wheels on Apr 30, 2022 10:59:08 GMT 10
Mate! I’ve ridden 53,000kms on my 2012 Retro and I can assure you that any truckie that passes me gives a thumbs up, mind you I still manage my 100kms/hr when on 2 Way highways and when on freeways drop back to a comfortable 90kms/hr and enjoy the ride. Thumbs up all round!…loaded to the hilt with camping gear or not!
Wheels. 😎
edit…when the first 2WD hit Uralla I did a 150km test ride on it and was very surprised!…it didn’t have as much snort as anticipated but did have a fair bit more torque than the Retro which is nice, but pound for pound the Retro punches way above it’s weight. Looking forward to doing a test ride on the 2022 for a further comparison. I had a close look at one in Uralla on the way home from Tassie, it’s a ballsy, good looking machine, but not sure it was worth the stopover to look at it and say hello to Clare and Mat as Bobsie and I copped Covid at the top pub in Uralla that night. Shit happens I guess! 😎
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Post by roscoau on Apr 30, 2022 21:33:40 GMT 10
I have heard that it is dangerous to ride the older Urals on the highway with the lack of speed. Truckies get agitated about being held up. I can understand people needing to trailer those Urals to their destination. Sorry, but that's rubbish. |
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Post by andyh on May 1, 2022 6:49:33 GMT 10
I have heard that it is dangerous to ride the older Urals on the highway with the lack of speed. Truckies get agitated about being held up. I can understand people needing to trailer those Urals to their destination. Sorry, but that's rubbish. Yup, complete rubbish, almost all Carb and Gen I EFI bikes will do 90+ happily all day. I just choose not to because it isn't fun.
I listened to one rider complain about trucks, but when you get the facts they traveled around at 75 so never mind the Truckies, if I came up behind them on a 110kmph piece of road on my Ural I would be giving them the finger too. Even L platers go 90. Also want to hear from the 2022 owners is how reliable are the bikes - they are getting better but it looks like there are still gremlins. |
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Post by longtravel on May 1, 2022 8:24:25 GMT 10
I have heard that it is dangerous to ride the older Urals on the highway with the lack of speed. Truckies get agitated about being held up. I can understand people needing to trailer those Urals to their destination. Sorry, but that's rubbish. Yes Ross. I have heard that some of the old Urals are so fast they can outrun a highway patrol car and that always a good one to have on your riding resume. Cheers, Longtravel |
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Post by haitch on May 1, 2022 8:43:36 GMT 10
Sorry, but that's rubbish. Yup, complete rubbish, almost all Carb and Gen I EFI bikes will do 90+ happily all day. I just choose not to because it isn't fun.
I listened to one rider complain about trucks, but when you get the facts they traveled around at 75 so never mind the Truckies, if I came up behind them on a 110kmph piece of road on my Ural I would be giving them the finger too. Even L platers go 90. Also want to hear from the 2022 owners is how reliable are the bikes - they are getting better but it looks like there are still gremlins. Hi Andy. I can't help too much yet with 2022 reliability "gremlins" Not enough kilometers yet. So far, I have no complaints..Not sure which "gremlins" you refer to. But if it is the holed pistons, I can say the first 2 were early units and in the EU somewhere. Ural were aware of those and I am assured they adjusted the mapping. That last occurrence may be the one in South America. This was a Ural US press bike on loan to a photographer covering an organised adventure Ride. In all cases, low octane/poor fuel was the root cause. The 2022 must run 98 RON in Aussie numbers. This is labelled on the tank. I still think there is a case for a detune module. But, that might be hard to do and still comply with EURO 5 Regulations. I'd be very interested if you know of other issues.As you know, I was pretty much all over this during the gestation period for my 2022. Cheers |
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Post by keith on May 1, 2022 12:59:21 GMT 10
Yup, complete rubbish, almost all Carb and Gen I EFI bikes will do 90+ happily all day. I just choose not to because it isn't fun.
I listened to one rider complain about trucks, but when you get the facts they traveled around at 75 so never mind the Truckies, if I came up behind them on a 110kmph piece of road on my Ural I would be giving them the finger too. Even L platers go 90. Also want to hear from the 2022 owners is how reliable are the bikes - they are getting better but it looks like there are still gremlins. Hi Andy. I can't help too much yet with 2022 reliability "gremlins" Not enough kilometers yet. So far, I have no complaints..Not sure which "gremlins" you refer to. But if it is the holed pistons, I can say the first 2 were early units and in the EU somewhere. Ural were aware of those and I am assured they adjusted the mapping. That last occurrence may be the one in South America. This was a Ural US press bike on loan to a photographer covering an organised adventure Ride. In all cases, low octane/poor fuel was the root cause. The 2022 must run 98 RON in Aussie numbers. This is labelled on the tank. I still think there is a case for a detune module. But, that might be hard to do and still comply with EURO 5 Regulations. I'd be very interested if you know of other issues.As you know, I was pretty much all over this during the gestation period for my 2022. Cheers Haitch , how many km's you getting out of a tank of 98 ? I run 95 if I can get it , but sometimes 91 etc as it's all that's available . Maybe I should try some 98. |
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Post by longtravel on May 1, 2022 13:27:54 GMT 10
I don't know much about Electronic Fuel Injection. I would like to learn more to understand the Ural system. I wonder if one put in thicker base gaskets if the ECU would auto adjust to the lower compression ratio.
How is the new 2022 centre stand? Is it impossible to use or is it just difficult like the previous models? (Where you needed to roll the bike up on some timber to get the height for an easier lift).
I find the centre stand most useful for checking the spokes and rims. Also for putting silicon spray on the donut.
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Post by haitch on May 1, 2022 14:23:12 GMT 10
Hi Andy. I can't help too much yet with 2022 reliability "gremlins" Not enough kilometers yet. So far, I have no complaints..Not sure which "gremlins" you refer to. But if it is the holed pistons, I can say the first 2 were early units and in the EU somewhere. Ural were aware of those and I am assured they adjusted the mapping. That last occurrence may be the one in South America. This was a Ural US press bike on loan to a photographer covering an organised adventure Ride. In all cases, low octane/poor fuel was the root cause. The 2022 must run 98 RON in Aussie numbers. This is labelled on the tank. I still think there is a case for a detune module. But, that might be hard to do and still comply with EURO 5 Regulations. I'd be very interested if you know of other issues.As you know, I was pretty much all over this during the gestation period for my 2022. Cheers Haitch , how many km's you getting out of a tank of 98 ? I run 95 if I can get it , but sometimes 91 etc as it's all that's available . Maybe I should try some 98. Hi Keith It is still tight, but the last trip over Easter loaded with some gear and my missus in the chair at 85-90kph back road travel. Was 220+ km till the fuel light came on. Cheers H. |
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Post by haitch on May 1, 2022 14:32:40 GMT 10
I don't know much about Electronic Fuel Injection. I would like to learn more to understand the Ural system. I wonder if one put in thicker base gaskets if the ECU would auto adjust to the lower compression ratio. How is the new 2022 centre stand? Is it impossible to use or is it just difficult like the previous models? (Where you needed to roll the bike up on some timber to get the height for an easier lift). I find the centre stand most useful for checking the spokes and rims. Also for putting silicon spray on the donut. They fixed it for the RIGHT side chair folks Then dropped the ball for us lefties. The tang you're supposed to step on to hoick it up is buried in close to the 2wd rod and exhaust piping. So I don't bother with it. I can get it up with a lump of wood. But just as easy to stick a Jack under it. Thicker base gasket might work, but then the pushrods length might be a problem. |
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