Hacks (sidecars)

[2372ighost]

Ok hack drivers, it's time to do a get together!!

[Scooter]

I would like a get together as well. Sadly June is already covered up for me with health issues of a family member and also another skin cancer surgery for myself. This one right at the hairline in my forehead where a helmet sits. But I should be back at it by July and available to travel a little.

[2372ighost]

Get it done Scooter, heal up quickly and ride!!!

[Moto Guzzi]

June and July are pretty busy for me too but a local meet up is possible depending on the date.  I have another friend who has a Ural and is not on MA.  I will be sure to include her in any meet up plans.  I know of 2 others in the central/north AL area, one in Birmingham and one up in Hartselle.  Hopefully we can put something together.

[2372ighost]

Maybe an afternoon/evening  meet and greet north of Bham would work for the majority. I'm in Gardendale.

[Scooter]

I am south and east of Montgomery, however, seems most are B-ham and northern. Set a date that works for you guys and I will make it if I can. With grandkids being out of school now and all parents working, the grandparents are running a babysitting service about everyday. Along with some health issues, I too are hurting for riding time. But I'll do what I can to make it if at all possible. By September, I will be freed up again and can do more..

[Moto Guzzi]

July 25-29 I did a road trip up to Heindl Engineering Ural Open House and Rally in Eaton, Ohio.  Just over 1000 miles round trip on my 2013 Ural.  I will be posting about the trip over in Ride Reports.

[renchinrider]

Can't wait to see your ride report!  I am really enthused about all I've read about the 2019 Urals, and would really like to figure out how to get one! :-\

[Moto Guzzi]

Can't wait to see your ride report!  I am really enthused about all I've read about the 2019 Urals, and would really like to figure out how to get one! :-\

Ride report is up. 

I'm sure @polarissalesman  could help you out with a 2019,  ;D.  Or the fine folks at Lake Guntersville Powersports.

I wanted to test ride a 2019 at the Open House, but the only demo bike he had was sold on Friday, a day before the Open House.  Not enough time to set up another demo bike unfortunately.  A couple who were on an extended trip had issues with their then-current Ural (rode in running on one cylinder), so they traded it in on the demo bike, a 2019 Bumblebee.  A  Bumblebee is a version that Heindl has developed, bright yellow with black powertrain.  The couple who bought the Bumblebee came back on Saturday for the Open House. Very nice looking Ural!  I would love to have one myself.

According to the co-owner, any dealer can place an order for one.......just have to request a "Heindl Bumblebee".

Heindl Bumblebee

https://youtu.be/_rHQBEHFY3Q

Here is an assembly video of a Bumblebee (it's a bit long but well worth watching)

https://youtu.be/u2YmjclpTQs

And a shorter video about the custom colors Heindl can get

https://youtu.be/Y3WPgpx2EEs

[Moto Guzzi]

Ural Ride Day for 2019 is coming up on Saturday, September 7th.  Free sidecar rides!  I gave 12 rides last year, looking to do that and more this year.  I know of one other Ural rider who is planning on participating.  Anyone else going to participate?

I'm going to put a post in the "Events" topic also.

https://www.imz-ural.com/ural-ride-day

[Moto Guzzi]

I have created a "Ural Riders of Alabama" Facebook group.  Open to any sidecar owners or people who are interested in sidecars.  I'm thinking of setting up a meet-n-greet after the first of the year.  Any interest?  Come join the Faceboook group too!

[Moto Guzzi]

Preliminary discussion on having a Ural gathering in the Birmingham area (probably Oneonta) soon.  Exact time and date TBD.  Main discussion over on the Facebook group but I will post updates here.  I'm not the organizer, but I can find out if all brands of sidecars are welcome, if there is any interest from non-Ural owners.

[Scooter]

I am interested, if other rigs are allowed. However I am currently going through some serious back issues, but hope to be better very soon. Thanks for posting here, as I am one of the few who don't use Facebook...

[Moto Guzzi]

My 2013 Ural Gear Up has been sidelined for about a month with a front brake caliper issue. Last Friday I got it back together and took it for a short 20 mile test ride.
     


All went well on Friday so on Sunday I took it on a longer ride, about 110 miles total. I also rode it to work on Monday.  So far so good, the caliper issue has not reappeared.

First up was a stop in the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, a favorite spot.
   

Next stop was at the long closed Calvert Produce Market.
   

Followed by the booming town of County Line.
   

The next few are from Arkadelphia, AL.
     

   

 

I then rode over to Garden City River Park via County Road 509 which runs along the Mulberry Fork river.
     

     

An old Upholstery Shop in "downtown" Garden City, may have been a General Store/Service Station at some point, there is an old island out front that is similar to many that were used for 2 gas pumps.


Another old store/service station, this one is in Locust Fork, AL
 


   
Lunch was at a local Burger King. Since so many fast food places in our area have closed the lobby area, I opted to enjoy one of the many benefits of a sidecar.
   

This structure in Palmerdale has always intrigued me, it sits next to a small stream. If it was larger I would guess an old mill of some type, but there isn't any evidence of a mill wheel on the stream side.
 

Cock of the Roost says that's all for today!

[2372ighost]

My ural has been neglected lately due to me riding other bikes. This reminds me to fire it up and get out. I ride those same areas when I exercise one of the herd.