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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2018 Final Thoughts

December 19, 2018 No Comments

Thanks to our community's generous donations, we were one of the top 200 riders in the US, and #3 in our city. This video explains why your contributions were especially meaningful to us. Thank you. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we

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2017 Ural GearUp Repair Update #3

December 3, 2018 No Comments

The parts for my crashed 2017 Ural GearUp have yet to arrive, five months after leaving it at my servicing dealer. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid a commission if you buy something. Affiliate programs do not influence our

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Q&A: Hemisphere Offroad

November 16, 2018 No Comments

We asked the staff of Hemisphere Offroad a few questions about their company, their Ural upgrades and accessories, and their iterative, crowdsourced-based product development process. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid a commission if you buy something. Affiliate programs

In Everyday Riding

5 Things New Ural Owners Should Know #4: Highway Travel

November 8, 2018 1 Comment

The larger, 749cc engine on 2014 and newer Urals makes highway travel possible, but still not very fun or comfortable compared to other motorcycles. Route with caution, especially when breaking in the engine. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid

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2018 Special Edition Ural Air

October 25, 2018 No Comments

The 2018 Ural "Air" Limited Edition is a stark departure from prior special versions. I'd prefer it if Ural stuck with its rugged, timeless brand image. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid a commission if you buy something. Affiliate

In Everyday Riding

America By Sidecar a Short Film With Cade Imaging

October 22, 2018 No Comments

Our friends at Cade Imaging wanted to do a short aerial videography project and used our Ural GearUp sidecar as their subject. We were exceptionally pleased with the result, and grateful for their time and expertise. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where

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8000 Miles, 3 Kids, 1 Ural: CeeCeeBeTrippin Interview

October 16, 2018 No Comments

A mother and her three children rode their Ural from coast to coast in the United States, and also visited Canada. Here are some tips from her about making a long distance travel in a sidecar. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where

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Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Minneapolis St Paul 2018

October 11, 2018 No Comments

We had a great time participating in the 2018 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Minneapolis-St Paul. We raised over $1600 thanks to our readers and corporate sponsors. We'll be riding again next year! The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid a

In Everyday Riding

2017 Ural GearUp Repair Update

September 28, 2018 No Comments

Leo's South has had my 2017 Ural GearUp for three months, but the parts still haven't arrived from Ural. I don't have an estimate on when the bike will be finished. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to affiliate programs, where we are paid a commission

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5 Things New Ural Owners Should Know #3: Tire Pressure

September 25, 2018 No Comments

Riding a Ural on the street with underinflated tires can have disastrous results. The factory inner tubes slowly leak air, and don't assume the previous owner or dealership properly inflated the tires. Check your tire pressure at regular intervals. The thoughts and opinions on this blog are ours. Some links on this page lead to

Buckboard Restaurant

Happy New Year! Winter Gear Update

Rider Refuel: Starbucks

ACF-50 Application on a Ural GearUp Sidecar Motorcycle

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2018 Final Thoughts

2017 Ural GearUp Repair Update #3

Q&A: Hemisphere Offroad

5 Things New Ural Owners Should Know #4: Highway Travel

2018 Special Edition Ural Air

America By Sidecar a Short Film With Cade Imaging

8000 Miles, 3 Kids, 1 Ural: CeeCeeBeTrippin Interview

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Minneapolis St Paul 2018

2017 Ural GearUp Repair Update

5 Things New Ural Owners Should Know #3: Tire Pressure