Sold Ninjette, then Versys. Now I have this...

camaroz1985 · March 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM

Things have gotten really weird for me, and I couldn't be more delighted.

I started riding 4 years ago on a 2008 Ninjette, then sold that for a 2009 Versys two years ago. Last night I traded in my Versys...

For this!

It's a 2006 Ural Raven, with only 1878km (1166 miles). It's one of 30 sold in the U.S. (another 30 were sold in Europe). It's also a 2WD model, so now not even the snow will stop me (that was the only time I would stop riding the Ninjette or the Versys).

It is definitely a new riding experience, and I found my self saying "This is sooooo weird!!!" all while smiling and laughing like a fool.

I'm sure I will have many adventures in this rig. Lots more utility, and maybe the fiancee will even ride sometimes. She didn't like the bikes because of the perceived instability, and being completely out in the open. This will fix both of those issues (and be able to carry all the stuff she takes along

)

I'm trying to schedule a training class or some one on one training shortly. This is a completely different animal.

More pictures (in the garage, it was about 1AM when I got home with it)

DaBlue1 · March 28th, 2012, 11:18 AM

From Japanese to Russian. Now that's a switch. Nice bike and rare too.

csmith12 · March 28th, 2012, 11:18 AM

That my friend... is bad *ss!

cbdallas · March 28th, 2012, 11:21 AM

I gotta admit....this is the first pushrod flat-4 I've ever seen. Also the first powered sidecar I've ever seen. Thanks for all the firsts! Hope you enjoy it!

Alex · March 28th, 2012, 11:52 AM

It's a flat-2. Or an opposed twin.

Copied decades ago in Russia from the German BMW machines, way back when there were even some parts that interchanged. Neat bike.

choneofakind · March 28th, 2012, 12:35 PM

Interesting! SIDECAR!!! put a dog in it!!

cbdallas · March 28th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Oops...I thought I saw two heads on each side. Multi-tasking with tired eyes. :-) Well, that's my first opposed twin! Looks like a shin-buster.

Bosgarage57 · March 28th, 2012, 12:57 PM

I LOVE IT! I've always wanted a Ural, but have been just outa my price range. You are going to have a hoot!

Jono · March 28th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Aww that thing is awesome!!! I now want one. Haha. That's gotta be interesting to ride.

Nice trade! I am not a big fan of the Versys.

camaroz1985 · March 29th, 2012, 07:20 AM

Thanks everyone. I actually loved the Versys, but wanted a Ural, and as they are generally more expensive, I thought why wait until years from now when the Versys has depreciated? I found a good deal on this one locally, so I jumped on it.

Actually I think further down the road I will probably by another Versys (or Ninjette) just to have a solo bike for joy riding.

The Ural is very much not a modern machine. The front brake is good (its a 4 piston Brembo), but the rear and sidecar are not very useful (I will adjust them and see if that makes it any better.) The gearbox is not very smooth, and gettting used to a heal shifter is taking some time. The engine is fairly smooth, not very powerful, but tons of torque.

That said, I've loved every kilometer so far, and the fear of the unknown handling is dissipating allowing me to enjoy the ride even more. This bike certainly has tons of character.

TnNinjaGirl · March 29th, 2012, 07:26 AM

That is so cool!

Yasko · March 29th, 2012, 12:41 PM

Liist · March 29th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Disregard the title, it was the only Youtube video I can find of it.

So can I please sit in the sidecar with an M1 carbine?

Link to original page on YouTube.

hoodadooda · March 29th, 2012, 03:49 PM

Very nice.

Klondike1020 · March 29th, 2012, 06:58 PM

that ural should hold value good

theres a ural shop a few mile from where I live.

they are neat bikes but I would need an alternative bike
cant push three wheels full time ....

nice trade

Mountain Dew · March 29th, 2012, 07:08 PM

Is dat some gulf livery e30 rally car?

Chuffmonkey · March 29th, 2012, 07:22 PM

One of the guys on a podcast I listen to has a Ural and sidecar. It sounds like a blast, though a very different riding experience - very much an upper body workout. Sounds like the thing is forged from pig iron or something

It also sounds like stuff goes wrong in a spectacular fashion, but its pretty easy to fix.
Coincidentally one showed up for sale on the local classifieds here today:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=19773364

The podcast is at www.wheelnerds.com if you're interested.

Hoodie Ninja · March 29th, 2012, 08:08 PM

Make sure you put some weight in that side car...

Looks great though!

nickjpass · March 29th, 2012, 08:58 PM

Yeah Russia! My dad used to ride motorbikes with sidecars as a kid!

CynicalC · March 30th, 2012, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Yeah Russia! My dad used to ride motorbikes with sidecars as a kid!

Cool bike. I'd just get rid of the logo on the sidecar. Are you planning on getting anything else? Or do you plan to use this daily?

cuong-nutz · March 30th, 2012, 06:08 AM

Well worth the trade!

THE BIG SITT · March 30th, 2012, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Cool bike. I'd just get rid of the logo on the sidecar. Are you planning on getting anything else? Or do you plan to use this daily?

I LOLed

koenigcitizen · March 30th, 2012, 08:05 AM

URAL for the win!

My granddad used to give me rides on his ancient URAL when I was a little kid in Russia... woot woot!!!!!!

camaroz1985 · March 30th, 2012, 09:45 AM

That is a pretty cool video. That looks like a lot of fun.

For right now this is going to be my daily driver. I do also have a truck, but I drive that as little as possible.

I'm getting more used to it, but I will be keeping 100 lbs of sand in the sidecar for a while.

Mountain Dew, it is a submarine themed E30 24 Hours of Lemons car (with a 5.0L V8). You can see more at: www.looksgoodonpaperracing.com

nickjpass · March 30th, 2012, 01:32 PM

I'm just surprised I'm seeing one of these, jeeze cynical.

littledog · March 30th, 2012, 06:40 PM

awesome

Cazper · March 31st, 2012, 06:47 PM

I actually just read about this in the airport the other day... pretty coincidental that someone on here would post about getting one seeing as how they are so rare!!! Pretty cool deal

camaroz1985 · April 2nd, 2012, 10:37 AM

Thanks all, and the fiancee likes it. She actually asked to go for a ride this weekend, and that would have never happened before.

She even decided she liked it enough to say she would be using the helmet and wanted to personalize it a little.

robmilchling · April 4th, 2012, 05:56 AM

Very nice. I've always liked the R series BMWs and I've seen a few Urals around and they've always seemed fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDj6o...6&feature=plcp

Skip to 5:47

camaroz1985 · April 4th, 2012, 07:04 AM

I actually practiced flying the chair last night (in a parking lot, like they tell you to do in the manual), and with some weight in the car it is hard to get it flying, and hard to balance it in the air, but with no weight it can come up pretty easily, but is easier to balance.

They tell you to make clockwise circles and go tighter until it flys, then try to keep it in the air for a full circle. Never quite made it that far. Also it is interesting how moving your body around can either keep it down, or get it in the air. It was also quite an upper body workout. If I just do this every day after work, I can probably skip the gym haha.

(It was hard to write this post while consciously trying to avoid the phrase "get it up".)

March 28th, 2012, 11:09 AM	#1
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Sold Ninjette, then Versys. Now I have this... Things have gotten really weird for me, and I couldn't be more delighted. I started riding 4 years ago on a 2008 Ninjette, then sold that for a 2009 Versys two years ago. Last night I traded in my Versys... For this! It's a 2006 Ural Raven, with only 1878km (1166 miles). It's one of 30 sold in the U.S. (another 30 were sold in Europe). It's also a 2WD model, so now not even the snow will stop me (that was the only time I would stop riding the Ninjette or the Versys). It is definitely a new riding experience, and I found my self saying "This is sooooo weird!!!" all while smiling and laughing like a fool. I'm sure I will have many adventures in this rig. Lots more utility, and maybe the fiancee will even ride sometimes. She didn't like the bikes because of the perceived instability, and being completely out in the open. This will fix both of those issues (and be able to carry all the stuff she takes along ) I'm trying to schedule a training class or some one on one training shortly. This is a completely different animal. More pictures (in the garage, it was about 1AM when I got home with it)

March 28th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#3
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March 28th, 2012, 11:52 AM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It's a flat-2. Or an opposed twin. Copied decades ago in Russia from the German BMW machines, way back when there were even some parts that interchanged. Neat bike. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 29th, 2012, 07:08 PM	#16
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Is dat some gulf livery e30 rally car? __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

March 29th, 2012, 08:58 PM	#19
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Yeah Russia! My dad used to ride motorbikes with sidecars as a kid! __________________________________________________

March 28th, 2012, 11:18 AM	#2
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	From Japanese to Russian. Now that's a switch. Nice bike and rare too.

March 28th, 2012, 11:21 AM	#4
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	I gotta admit....this is the first pushrod flat-4 I've ever seen. Also the first powered sidecar I've ever seen. Thanks for all the firsts! Hope you enjoy it!

March 28th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Interesting! SIDECAR!!! put a dog in it!!

March 28th, 2012, 12:44 PM	#7
cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	Oops...I thought I saw two heads on each side. Multi-tasking with tired eyes. :-) Well, that's my first opposed twin! Looks like a shin-buster.

March 28th, 2012, 12:57 PM	#8
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I LOVE IT! I've always wanted a Ural, but have been just outa my price range. You are going to have a hoot!

March 28th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#9
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Aww that thing is awesome!!! I now want one. Haha. That's gotta be interesting to ride. Nice trade! I am not a big fan of the Versys.

March 29th, 2012, 07:20 AM	#10
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks everyone. I actually loved the Versys, but wanted a Ural, and as they are generally more expensive, I thought why wait until years from now when the Versys has depreciated? I found a good deal on this one locally, so I jumped on it. Actually I think further down the road I will probably by another Versys (or Ninjette) just to have a solo bike for joy riding. The Ural is very much not a modern machine. The front brake is good (its a 4 piston Brembo), but the rear and sidecar are not very useful (I will adjust them and see if that makes it any better.) The gearbox is not very smooth, and gettting used to a heal shifter is taking some time. The engine is fairly smooth, not very powerful, but tons of torque. That said, I've loved every kilometer so far, and the fear of the unknown handling is dissipating allowing me to enjoy the ride even more. This bike certainly has tons of character.

March 29th, 2012, 07:26 AM	#11
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	That is so cool!

March 29th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#12
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.

March 29th, 2012, 01:41 PM	#13
Liist ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Florida Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 357	Disregard the title, it was the only Youtube video I can find of it. So can I please sit in the sidecar with an M1 carbine? Link to original page on YouTube.

March 29th, 2012, 03:49 PM	#14
hoodadooda MotorbikeLuv Name: Aaron Location: Henrico, VA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 2006 Daytona 675 in Tornado Red (sold), 2007 Ninja 650 Posts: 272	Very nice.

March 29th, 2012, 06:58 PM	#15
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	that ural should hold value good theres a ural shop a few mile from where I live. they are neat bikes but I would need an alternative bike cant push three wheels full time .... nice trade

March 29th, 2012, 07:22 PM	#17
Chuffmonkey ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Salt Lake City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2011 250R SE (sold 5/8/13) Posts: 128	One of the guys on a podcast I listen to has a Ural and sidecar. It sounds like a blast, though a very different riding experience - very much an upper body workout. Sounds like the thing is forged from pig iron or something It also sounds like stuff goes wrong in a spectacular fashion, but its pretty easy to fix. Coincidentally one showed up for sale on the local classifieds here today: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=19773364 The podcast is at www.wheelnerds.com if you're interested.

March 29th, 2012, 08:08 PM	#18
Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	Make sure you put some weight in that side car... Looks great though!

March 30th, 2012, 06:08 AM	#21
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Well worth the trade! __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

March 30th, 2012, 08:05 AM	#23
koenigcitizen Russian Ninja :) Name: Andrei Location: Ocean City, MD Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2009 Yamaha FZ6, 2010 Kawi 250r (sold) Posts: 335	URAL for the win! My granddad used to give me rides on his ancient URAL when I was a little kid in Russia... woot woot!!!!!! __________________________________________________ 2009 Fazer (2009 Yamaha FZ6), 2012 Triumph Street Triple R

March 30th, 2012, 09:45 AM	#24
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	That is a pretty cool video. That looks like a lot of fun. For right now this is going to be my daily driver. I do also have a truck, but I drive that as little as possible. I'm getting more used to it, but I will be keeping 100 lbs of sand in the sidecar for a while. Mountain Dew, it is a submarine themed E30 24 Hours of Lemons car (with a 5.0L V8). You can see more at: www.looksgoodonpaperracing.com

March 30th, 2012, 01:32 PM	#25
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I'm just surprised I'm seeing one of these, jeeze cynical. __________________________________________________

March 30th, 2012, 06:40 PM	#26
littledog ninjette.org member Name: Peter Location: Deep South, USA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Special Edition Ninja 250 a good memory, 2011 Suzuki DL 650 the new ride Posts: 131	awesome

March 31st, 2012, 06:47 PM	#27
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I actually just read about this in the airport the other day... pretty coincidental that someone on here would post about getting one seeing as how they are so rare!!! Pretty cool deal __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 2nd, 2012, 10:37 AM	#28
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Thanks all, and the fiancee likes it. She actually asked to go for a ride this weekend, and that would have never happened before. She even decided she liked it enough to say she would be using the helmet and wanted to personalize it a little.

April 4th, 2012, 05:56 AM	#29
robmilchling ninjette.org guru Name: Rob Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 256	Very nice. I've always liked the R series BMWs and I've seen a few Urals around and they've always seemed fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDj6o...6&feature=plcp Skip to 5:47

April 4th, 2012, 07:04 AM	#30
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I actually practiced flying the chair last night (in a parking lot, like they tell you to do in the manual), and with some weight in the car it is hard to get it flying, and hard to balance it in the air, but with no weight it can come up pretty easily, but is easier to balance. They tell you to make clockwise circles and go tighter until it flys, then try to keep it in the air for a full circle. Never quite made it that far. Also it is interesting how moving your body around can either keep it down, or get it in the air. It was also quite an upper body workout. If I just do this every day after work, I can probably skip the gym haha. (It was hard to write this post while consciously trying to avoid the phrase "get it up".)

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