Newbies, introduce yourself here. Are you thinking about getting one and have questions? Ask your basic questions here. Please post any tech questions in "The Order of The Greasy Wrench" section.
Forum rules
Here's the place for those who are newb or thinking about buying a Ural or Dnepr to introduce themselves ask those typical "newbie" questions. Try using the "Search" link at the top of the page to see if your question may have been asked before. Please post any tech questions in "The Order of the Greasy Wrench" section.
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santareg
- Hero of the Soviet Union - 2018

- Posts: 251
- Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2017 1:41 am
- Location: Sun City, AZ 85351
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by santareg » Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:50 pm
Welcome "roverjunkie" - from hot Arizona.
santa 
Ron Gerhart aka Santa
Сани Санта-два
2014 Ural Gear Up -- Santa's Sleigh #2
1977 BMW / Sputnik -- Santa's Sleigh #1 -- Sold
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan / Motorvation Formula II -- KawaHack -- Sold
A.S.A. Herzo Base 64-68 SP5
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fpk977
- Party Member

- Posts: 102
- Joined: Thu May 31, 2018 2:57 pm
- Location: Palm Bay Florida
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by fpk977 » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:40 pm
Wecome, and good luck. you made a good choice IMHO!
2017 cT Terra-Cotta "SHOPPING CART" (sadly sold)
2018 Indian Scout
U.S Navy vet 1976-1982
Retired Law Enforcement [very retired!]
9/11 NYC Response Team
Fan of Hops & Barley
Franco
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piperdan
- Comrade

- Posts: 21
- Joined: Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:59 pm
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by piperdan » Sat Jul 28, 2018 11:28 pm
Aloha welcome to the insanity
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roverjunkie
- New Member

- Posts: 6
- Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2018 4:53 pm
- Location: SLC, Utah
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by roverjunkie » Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:15 am
RockyH wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:49 am
Welcome from Colorado, where in Utah are you?
I am in the SLC area. Where are you in Colorado?
2018 Slate Grey GearUp - 2011 HD Road King - 1974 Kawasaki KT250
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RockyH
- Hero of the Soviet Union - 2018

- Posts: 60
- Joined: Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:54 pm
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by RockyH » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:16 pm
I am on the western slope, Basalt, Ruedi Reservoir area. Beautiful and a lot of great roads to Ural on!
Ruedi Colorado
1985 GPz 750 Turbo
2010 Honda NT 700
2015 Kawasaki KLR650
2018 Ural Gear Up.
I still ride them all!
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Camel Jockey
- Hero of the Soviet Union - 2018

- Posts: 151
- Joined: Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:06 pm
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by Camel Jockey » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:29 pm
Welcome! Enjoy your new ride!
You’ve treasure trove of knowledge here!
Mike S.
Stamford, CT
2018 GU; 2017 350 EXC-F; 2014 F800GS
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CarlS
- Comrade Colonel

- Posts: 301
- Joined: Mon May 07, 2018 11:21 am
- Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
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by CarlS » Sat Aug 04, 2018 7:32 am
Congratulations and welcome from a Florida wannabe Uralite.
Carl S
Old Soldier
Current rides: 2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC, 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100, 1968 Triumph Trophy TR6R
Past Rides: Too many to list; but of interest here - 2003 Triumph Bonneville T100 w/Velorex sidecar, 2013 HD Sportster w/Texas sidecar, 1974 Yamaha TX650, 1966 Triumph Trophy TR6R
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JJB
- Hero of the Soviet Union - 2018

- Posts: 7
- Joined: Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:01 am
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by JJB » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:54 pm
Congratulations and welcome.
Jody - Bendoura (Australia)
Current Bikes
2015 Ural cT
2014 Ducati Hypermotard
2010 Suzuki Hayabusa
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solo1966
- Party Member

- Posts: 148
- Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2017 3:19 pm
- Location: Tennessee
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by solo1966 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:04 am
Welcome and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. You will find out how much help this crowd will help in the learning on these beasts.

Love my GOD,country,and fear my government,2017 GU
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VWK75S
- Hero of the Soviet Union - 2018

- Posts: 4514
- Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:25 am
- Location: Sebago Lake Maine
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by VWK75S » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:19 am
Are your hands dirty yet?
John
The Ural's made Maine a much bigger state.
2009 GearUp 140,000kms
2007 Retro 20,000kms
1991 VWK75S 110,000miles
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Tin Man
- Commissar

- Posts: 10258
- Joined: Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:15 am
- Location: Johnson County, Texas, USA
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by Tin Man » Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:48 am
Welcome to the madness.............

Mike
2007 GearUp (Arctic #1)
130/45 jets, KTM rock solid mirrors, Delaware Dave's outstanding trunk lock, Mr. Cob's most excellent skid plate, Cycra Probend smashproof hand guards, Duro strong like bull 307's, RotoPax damn near bulletproof fuel cans, MKIII all but water proof air box and Dimples super duper magnetic drain plugs all around...oh yeah, and a manual fuel petcock.
.........if you see something that needs doing, just do it........