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NY TIMES Article: Retro Russian Import Lures Older, Easier Riders

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IRBIT, Russia ÔÇö This is the story of how a dying Soviet-era industry and an aging biker population
in the United States met and found happiness together on the streets and highways of America.


Story located below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/world/europe/29sidecar.html?_r=1&hp
 
40 hp? Where did the extra 13 hp come from? Or is it just that is mine takes so long to get anywhere because of the UDF*





*Ural Delay Factor
 
The stated spec from Ural in all their literature now is 40hp.

I'm neither older nor easier & I'd love to have a new Ural rig.

--chiba
 
If the $, space and time were available, I'd have a brand new Gear Up.
Around here it could get some use that I wouldn't make my K100 endure.

from the article...

'As peopleÔÇÖs strength and coordination wane, he said, ÔÇ£you see them transitioning to the sidecar.ÔÇØ

Let them keep thinking that. Let's not tell them how much fun it is!:dance
 
Considering a Harley Trike starts at $30K+...

Hacks seem a bit more reasonable and have a cool retro feel to them.
'Specially in this economy.
I think HD may regret pulling the hack line too soon.


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My only experience with trikes were the three wheeled ATVs of the 70s. Dangerously unstable machines. Modern, well installed, street going machine...no idea.
I love my sidecar!!!
 
angysdad said:
My only experience with trikes were the three wheeled ATVs of the 70s. Dangerously unstable machines. Modern, well installed, street going machine...no idea.
I love my sidecar!!!
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Those earlier honda ATC's were rolling tripods.

Trikes today are a great deal longer so the tip line in harder to get to.

I think A trike would be fun. Not hack fun... But fun nonetheless.
 
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