roscoau
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Post by roscoau on Jul 1, 2013 19:44:35 GMT 10
We've all heard about the brakes and fuel injection, but there's more! This is from Hubert's site:
Note the new final drive and steering damper...
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Post by Norm on Jul 1, 2013 20:02:34 GMT 10
I am looking forward to some of the improvements; but in my option ABS, EFI and the damper are negatives. They just don't fit in with my idea of what a Ural really is. I hear there will be more changes to the engine as well. I'm prepared to pay extra for a better fd and air intake box.
Wonder if they will build me a 2014 bike without these three "improvements" in a Forest Fog coloured Tourist? I can only ask.
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roscoau
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Post by roscoau on Jul 1, 2013 20:08:23 GMT 10
Wonder if they will build me a 2014 bike without these three "improvements" in a Forest Fog coloured Tourist? I can only ask. Probably not since many of the changes are certified for compliance with ADRs. It really sounds like most of the changes won't be compatible with our current bikes. I guess it's inevitable, but I was hoping I could pick and choose. It'd probably be cheaper to buy a new bike anyway. |
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Post by Norm on Jul 1, 2013 20:13:15 GMT 10
Yeh, but looks like it will have to be a 2013 bike. I really don't want EFI and ABS. And I like the current steering damper.
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Post by Jimbo on Jul 1, 2013 20:18:54 GMT 10
There's another new Gobi Gear Up at Eurotune.
The sidecar tonneau has different 'tie downs' - not like the usual slide over and slide the leather strap through. More of a roundish metal washer thingie - not dissimilar to what you might see on a caravan annex attachment. This'll mean that Jon will have keep even more tonneau bits in stock!!
The breather on the final drive is different - moved altogether off the filler plug.
The fuel tank overflow at the right lower rear of tank now comes with a dedicated piece of rubber hose that goes down to below the frame.
The ignition key is very basic (ie. no plastic "L" shape)
Anyway; this one should be rolling out of the shop this week or next - to a new owner in Queanbeyan.
Bugger! Now there are three Gobi Gear Ups in the local area.
Jimbo
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roscoau
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Post by roscoau on Jul 1, 2013 22:23:09 GMT 10
Bugger! Now there are three Gobi Gear Ups in the local area. Get them signed up to this forum! How about an overnight stay at somewhere like Mogo?  I'm itchin' for a meetup... start now and maybe by the time it has started to warm up a bit we'll have something worked out... |
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Post by Jimbo on Jul 2, 2013 12:31:17 GMT 10
Hey Ross, Maybe we should try for the Hat Rally in August at Araluen?  Cheers Jimbo |
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