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< I Fly > · #1 Post by **< I Fly >** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:43 am

What is the story on these bikes?

What's their selling point other than being Russian?

< I Fly > · #2 Post by **< I Fly >** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:47 am

Aye carumba!

The Wolf is a 750cc class bike and yet it only maxes out at 81 mph...

jstark47 · #3 Post by **jstark47** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:44 am

Dude -- let me introduce you to forum member "Gummiente". First check out the Ural pages on his website, http://www.gummiente.ca/. Also check out his blog here on TMW. And if you PM him, I'm sure he'll be happy to tell you more about Ural cycles.

TechTMW · #4 Post by **TechTMW** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:49 am

It's a 50 year old BMW. More or less.

(Waiting for Gummi to respond)

Gummiente · #5 Post by **Gummiente** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:55 am

TechBMW wrote:It's a 50 year old BMW. More or less.

(Waiting for Gummi to respond)

Yeah, that's about right. It's sort of a two-wheeled "Back To The Future" kinda thing.

Gummiente · #6 Post by **Gummiente** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:22 am

Gummiente wrote:It's sort of a two-wheeled "Back To The Future" kinda thing.

DOH!!!

... I meant to say it's a THREE-wheeled "Back To The Future" kinda thing.

< I Fly > · #7 Post by **< I Fly >** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:27 pm

Hmm, I guess I just can't see myself getting into the whole sidecar thing.

BuzZz · #8 Post by **BuzZz** » Sat Apr 15, 2006 6:33 pm

Then you need a dog, my friend.

It is possible to train Fido to ride on a bike, but they scratch the hell outta the tank and are prone to taking the occasional un-authorized dis-mount even after training. Makes Rover a bit cranky and bike-shy....

I really want to scrounge up a sidecar for my 2 mutts.....

paul246 · #9 Post by **paul246** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 2:12 am

BuzZz wrote:Then you need a dog, my friend.

It is possible to train Fido to ride on a bike, but they scratch the hell outta the tank and are prone to taking the occasional un-authorized dis-mount even after training. Makes Rover a bit cranky and bike-shy....

I really want to scrounge up a sidecar for my 2 mutts.....

Here is another option I'm considering, for my dog. Just take a Honda CX 500 or Moto-Guzzi V-Twin and build yourself a replica Morgan 3-wheeler. Better handling than a m/c sidecar unit and more attractive. Rear wheel (singular) drive via driveshaft of course. This particular unit is a JZR.

BuzZz · #10 Post by **BuzZz** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 6:32 am

That thing is pretty slick, Paul. Definately unique with the motor right up front and exposed like that.

Options, options, options.....leading to decisions, decisions, decisions......