tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post3321976161656542228..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: First Trip with the SidecarRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-37203682012213955092013-05-29T16:56:46.996-08:002013-05-29T16:56:46.996-08:00I'm told that with properly designed steering ...I'm told that with properly designed steering mods or a leading link front suspension, like the Ural has, results in very light steering. The downside is that it can no longer be ridden solo, i.e. without the sidecar. I opted to not do the steering mods as I need the exercise. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-8889764787959333972013-05-29T16:37:38.357-08:002013-05-29T16:37:38.357-08:00Richard, glad you had a great first real adventure...Richard, glad you had a great first real adventure out with the sidecar, but it's sounding like it takes a lot of upper body strength. (I may have to strike sidecar off my list of may do in the granny future things {just as I had to cross off ATV rider} ... guess that means I'll be back to the training wheels idea, or maybe there'll be a spyder in my future. Do you think they are old age friendly? One must plan ahead you know.)VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-66692791247691790142013-05-28T08:02:36.510-08:002013-05-28T08:02:36.510-08:00It turned out to be a beautiful day and a wonderfu...It turned out to be a beautiful day and a wonderful trip. I was originally thinking of coming back through another route but that would've added 400 miles to the trip. But I was a little worried that the vibration may damage the fairing mounts.<br /><br />Ibuprofen is your friend... RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-60015830139002990192013-05-28T07:57:44.175-08:002013-05-28T07:57:44.175-08:00I don't know, replacing the head seems fairly ...I don't know, replacing the head seems fairly major to me but yes, I agree that the Ural has been a very reliable rig with great support. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-16936343957538738162013-05-28T07:17:15.555-08:002013-05-28T07:17:15.555-08:00I love the blue sky and snowy mountains. Makes fo...I love the blue sky and snowy mountains. Makes for lovely pictures.<br /><br />It sounds like overall you had a good venture out of town with the sidecar. And a good upper body workout.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-28177164397297258712013-05-28T06:43:13.054-08:002013-05-28T06:43:13.054-08:00Good report Richard, though it was mainly ignition...Good report Richard, though it was mainly ignition issues that I really had trouble with on the trip....my fault for going aftermarket on that if that turns out to be the issue. redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-85466399786791266842013-05-27T16:37:28.113-08:002013-05-27T16:37:28.113-08:00No real surprises though I think that I'll be ...No real surprises though I think that I'll be getting a good upper body workout when driving the rig. Unfortunately, it's the middle that really needs the workout IMHO. It really feels hot out now and all of the trees turned green over the weekend.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-57727872339937145672013-05-27T12:05:43.722-08:002013-05-27T12:05:43.722-08:00Glad, that your rig got a tryout. I am sure that y...Glad, that your rig got a tryout. I am sure that you have found little bits and pieces you want to improve or re-farkle. And a weekend with friends and likeminded people... what's not to love.<br /><br />Mid 80s, is something that has yet to happen in the part of Germany we are currently residing. It's offing cold out here, today it was warm with a maximum of 60F.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-61837207156030278902013-05-27T10:04:59.781-08:002013-05-27T10:04:59.781-08:00Moving around on the bike for the corners is still...Moving around on the bike for the corners is still in the "fun" category but the steering effort is high and it doesn't get any lighter at higher speeds, you just move the bars less on the highway. <br /><br />It was a great trip and weekend and the weather was beautiful the whole time. Today, in Fairbanks, the temperature is forecast to get into the mid-80s.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-24893921082728467032013-05-27T09:58:21.329-08:002013-05-27T09:58:21.329-08:00I think I'll be trying to figure out the vibra...I think I'll be trying to figure out the vibration before going on another trip. I would find my speed creeping up all the time before I notice the shaking. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-5999485014773721042013-05-27T09:55:32.495-08:002013-05-27T09:55:32.495-08:00The area south of Cantwell is one of my favorite l...The area south of Cantwell is one of my favorite locations. It feels remote and you are surrounded by mountains. The traffic is usually pretty light except you really need to watch for caribou near the road. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-13641998387581598652013-05-27T09:39:38.429-08:002013-05-27T09:39:38.429-08:00Richard:
+1 for more riding effort. When we met ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />+1 for more riding effort. When we met Dom in 2011 in Montana he was in the lead and he had to always be moving back and forth on all the curves to keep the sidecar from "flying". We didn't know how hard it was to ride a Hack, until then . . .<br /><br />Imagine how much larger your muscles will get, just by riding.<br /><br />Looked like a great weekend to be out and enjoying the nicer weather<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-38175513419152463542013-05-27T06:29:06.719-08:002013-05-27T06:29:06.719-08:00Richard,
Glad that you were able to finally get ou...Richard,<br />Glad that you were able to finally get out for some real riding and a real trip.....I might know the feeling.<br /><br />Keep us posted on the vibration resolution.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-5816933154146344102013-05-27T04:51:52.985-08:002013-05-27T04:51:52.985-08:00Photo #8 is great! Looks like you enjoyed a wonder...Photo #8 is great! Looks like you enjoyed a wonderful time.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.com