RedRider

I would LOVE one of the 2wd Urals. It looks like they have advanced from BMW circa 1955 to BMW circa 1975. Technology is driving on even in Russia. One of these years a Ural will complete the perfect motorcycle fleet: Venture for two-up touring FJR1300 for LD/Rally riding KLR650 for camping and dual sport riding BMW R1000RR for accumulating performance awards Ural for sidecar riding with the dog and winter riding. C'mon lottery ticket!!

Yup, just 1000 miles in 24 hours. I recommend you do at least 1025 to take any uncertainty out of the documentation verification. Have fun. As long as you keep rolling, it isn't too hard. RR

You know why divorce is so expensive? Because it's worth it. RR

Bert, If'n you aren't going to using the scratched ones, I would take them off your hands. My ride hasn't had a bath in a couple of years and a few scratches aren't going to stand out. However, on cooler days, a set of wind deflectors would be really nice. I have brackets and can get the mounting hardware from the local hardware store. Let me know if you would be interested in parting with the old ones (assuming the new ones are nice). Thanks. RR

What kind of riding do you do? 100 mile per day putting around to the local DQs? 200-300 mile runs for lunch? All day 500+ mile days to get somewhere? The answer to these questions are needed to give a good answer. RR

There are individual mixture screws on each carburetor. These should be set about 2.5 turns from bottomed out. You then need to make sure the carbs have been sync'd. This is especially important if you separated the carbs. Good luck and keep us up to date on progress. RR

This is the same bolt as is used on the battery side cover. There are two bolts on each. One functional, the other decorative. There is also a nylon washer that goes under there. Once you get the bolt and the washer, use BLUE locktite to hold it on. This is a very common issue. Mine fell off while on the OK turnpike about 800 miles from home. Figured out the decorative bolt thing on an exit ramp. RR

I don't recall them being difficult at all. My guess is the previous owner messed up one of the bolts. The mods I took out were to put it back to stock configuration. RR

Alan, It was a pleasure meeting you and your bride. Have safe travels back under. RR

Mine went out at about 90,000 miles. I think they are supposed to be replaced at 50k or so. Replaced the front ones at the same time just to be safe. They will be changed out every 50k miles from here on out. RR

Believe FlyinFool makes this wrench also. However, using this wrench requires taking the front end apart - at least the outer and inner fairing. The 'tap lightly until tight' temporary fix is done with everything in place. And bongobobny is right. The center steering stem nut on the triple tree should not be loose. On the standard RSV, the tightening torque is fairly high at 130Nm (94 ftlb) per the Yamaha Service Manual.

It was great finally getting to meet you and Alan. Have a great balance of your trip. Can I ride to Perth from here? RR

Annie, Where are y'all staying Saturday night? Squidley mentioned you will be in Cleveland, TX. I'm looking to ride in late (supper time or a little later) and would like to get an opportunity to meet you. Le'me know. RR

You can go to a local autoparts store and get it in a spray can. You will need to find the good store - not O'Reilly's or Autozone. Find the store the indy auto repair shops buy from. They will custom make colors in a spray can and have the clear coat. RR

Go with the HD shock instead of riding without. RR

Think you found your problem. Good work. RR

You may want to lube the linkage. There are several joints in the mechanical line between the shifter and the transmission. Put a dab of bearing grease (after cleaning them up) should help. RR

That's the product I'm thinking of. Basically, plastic sheeting. RR

Forget drywall. Just put up melamine. (I think that's what it's called). It's basically sheet plastic. Assuming you aren't looking for a complete perfect finish like an inside room. RR

He has been running around the area with these little, old engines. Quite cool actually. But he isn't riding as much as before. RR

Beats hanging out with the ViQueens. RR

There is section in the owners manual about this. RR

Are those actual vegetables infecting that bacon sammich? RR

Nah, any area that has a hotel is fine. There are several hotels at 41 and Oneida St. Everything from a Super8 to Hampton Inn. Hampton Inn has pool, Baymont has pool, Holiday Inn has pool, etc. Goin' up there to bow at the Vince statue? RR

http://advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51 Check in here. You may also want to look at a fly and buy. RR