http://www.ridethree.com For Ural Sidecar Motorcycle Enthusiasts Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:02:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Soviet Steeds - Kick starting my Patrol Mike Shoemake shares his recommended Ural kickstarting procedure: Bill, I been doing the same thing as you, just trying to teach myself how to do a manual start. I have had the most luck with the following procedure. Hope this helps: Mike's Ural Kickstarting Procedure Ignition off Enricheners ... http://www.ridethree.com/bikeography/2008/11/how-to-kick-start-a-ural/ Speaking of sidecar motorcycle sightings, here are a few more sightings that a fellow Eugene sidecar owner told me about recently: "My neighbor saw a white one at the little cafe behind Mazzi's, confirmed by the vespa boys who saw it at the valley river shops. Not an Artic Camo, did ... http://www.ridethree.com/ural-news/2008/11/eugene-sidecar-sightings/ Sidecar motorcycles are getting more popular, so I wasn't all that surprised when when my dad called to tell me he spotted a Ural in our hometown of Roanoke, VA. But I was surprised to hear that the Ural he saw was exactly like mine! "Son, you're not going to ... http://www.ridethree.com/ural-news/2008/11/roanoke-virginia-ural-sighting/ Order ADV stickers, patches, etc. If you aren't already familiar with the handy ADV Rider motorcycle message boards, go sign up. And then, order yourself an ADV sticker for your helmet or motorcycle. A wide range of patches, stickers and iron-on patches is available for the motorcyclist. While you're at it, ... http://www.ridethree.com/riding-apparel/2008/11/adv-stickers/ IMZ Ural Boards - Ural Battery Replacement When it comes time to replace your Ural's battery, what should you do? If you want to change to a different brand of battery, what should you choose? Here are some suggestions: My 2003.5 GU has the Varta YB18LA that is about used up. I ... http://www.ridethree.com/ural-repair-and-maintenance/2008/11/ural-battery-replacement/ Team Oregon Motorcycle Training I took my first motorcycle riding training course, called Basic Rider Training (BRT) in August, 2005. Run by Corvallis-based Team Oregon Motorcycle Training at Eugene's Lane Community College, BRT offered 3 days of classroom and range instruction to help a prospective motorcyclist see if motorcycling really was ... http://www.ridethree.com/training/2008/11/team-oregon-motorcycle-riding-training-courses/ Soviet Steeds - Need advice on windshield and mirrors Pondering whether or not to get a windshield for your Ural? Which types and brands should you consider? "I am looking for a windshield. Just wanna keep the rocks and bugs off me and maybe deflect a little wind. I am leaning towards ... http://www.ridethree.com/accessories/2008/11/advice-on-a-ural-windshield/ Discount Motorcycle Parts - Eugene, Oregon Now, I love the internet, and I love shopping online, but I also love having a reliable local shop for motorcycle apparel, parts and gear. Eugene has an excellent shop, called Discount Motorcycle Parts. Husband-and-wife team Steve and Annette have run the store for over ... http://www.ridethree.com/riding-apparel/2008/11/discount-motorcycle-parts-eugene/ Adventure Sidecar: Sidecar Motorcycle & Trike Training in Hood River, Oregon Whether you're a seasoned 2-wheel motorcycle rider or a newbie to any sort of motorcycling, if you are considering a sidecar motorcycle then you have one thing you should do: Go to Hood River, Oregon, for Vernon Wade's Adventure Sidecar/Trike ... http://www.ridethree.com/training/2008/11/adventure-sidecar-motorcycle-training/ Sounds like the annual Ural dealer meeting is underway: "According to Crawford's answering machine, they are at the IMWA dealer meeting this week. Anyone else heard anything?" No big news yet. Link: Soviet Steeds - Ural Dealer Meeting Underway http://www.ridethree.com/ural-news/2008/10/ural-dealer-meeting-underway/