New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
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New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
I'd like to ride the bike back to the dealer, but it's a handful with pulling to the right. I'm out of things to check. Can't find a trailer wide enough and may have to schedule a roll-back if I can't figure out something.
Here's what I've tried:
1. Checked sidecar driveshaft. U-joints were 90 deg. out of phase. Corrected this. Still no mitigation of pulling to right.
2. Tried many alignment changes -- up to 1 1/2" toe-in and 3 deg. lean-out. Settled on 1 deg lean-out and 5/8" toe-in. None of these changes had any effect on the pull to the right.
3. Found a problem with the sidecar brake dragging. Reservoir was overfilled, and I removed some fluid. Master cylinder was not retracting (broken spring?) an bled fluid and pushed pads off the sidecar rotor. Disconnected linkage.
Here's what I've tried:
1. Checked sidecar driveshaft. U-joints were 90 deg. out of phase. Corrected this. Still no mitigation of pulling to right.
2. Tried many alignment changes -- up to 1 1/2" toe-in and 3 deg. lean-out. Settled on 1 deg lean-out and 5/8" toe-in. None of these changes had any effect on the pull to the right.
3. Found a problem with the sidecar brake dragging. Reservoir was overfilled, and I removed some fluid. Master cylinder was not retracting (broken spring?) an bled fluid and pushed pads off the sidecar rotor. Disconnected linkage.
Shepherdstown, WV USA
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
Low air pressure in sidecar tire???
Joe
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
f-38, r-40, s/c-35
Shepherdstown, WV USA
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
If I had those issues, the last place I'd take is back to the dealer who obviously couldn't set the bike up correctly.
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
Brake linkage rod at the master cylinder must have 1mm of free play, or else the brake pressure won’t be relieved when the brakes are released!
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
IMO too high, F-28, R-38 - 40, S/C-28 (I like 26 if no passenger)
Mike H
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
PS: to be sure you could try taking the sidecar caliper completely off to eliminate it entirely.
Mike H
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
Are your front and rear wheels in straight line alignment?
Is your engine synced?
Is your engine synced?

Alex
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1999 Ural Deco Classic/BMW R100 engine
1980 BMW R100RT (2nd Heart Donor for 1999 Deco for more HP)
1983 BMW R80/7 (1st Heart Donor for 1999 Deco)
2002 Ural Barberian Classic
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The rest is just a History:
2014 Ural M70
1998 Honda f6 GL 1500 Valkyrie Tourer /Champion Escort sidecar
1999 Ural Deco Classic/BMW R100 engine
1980 BMW R100RT (2nd Heart Donor for 1999 Deco for more HP)
1983 BMW R80/7 (1st Heart Donor for 1999 Deco)
2002 Ural Barberian Classic
2003 Honda Shadow ACE
1999 Ural BC (went to US circus in Tokyo to adapt a bear driver)
Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
No. The front of the rear wheel points 3/16" to the right measured against a straightedge along the front and rear tires.
Shepherdstown, WV USA
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
There seems to no way to correct the rear wheel misalignment. I think that this misalignment causes the bike to pull to the right.
Shepherdstown, WV USA
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
2018 Ural GearUp "Arwen'
Previously owned: Suzuki Burgman 650 with Texas Sidecar, BMW R1200RT, BMW F650GS, BMW K1200LT, Honda Nighthawk 750, Honda Hawk, Honda Pacific Coast
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
No, the pusher wheel slightly out of line doesn’t cause the pull to the right. Many bikes made have this, including my 2016 GU. Many folks adjust the toe-in with the aligning bar snug against just the rear wheel, rather than against both front and rear wheel. And the toe-in that is needed can be a lot more than 1/2”. I’ve seen ones with 1 1/2”! Adjust it to what works.
And make sure that rod that activates the brake master cylinder has 1-2 mm of play in it, or else the brake fluid won’t be released back into the brake reservoir and the brakes will just lock up. (I’ve had it happen!)
And make sure that rod that activates the brake master cylinder has 1-2 mm of play in it, or else the brake fluid won’t be released back into the brake reservoir and the brakes will just lock up. (I’ve had it happen!)
Current ride: 2019 Ural Gear Up, O.D. Green (“Jyoti”)
Blasts in the past: 2016 Ural Gear Up ("Shanti ")
2012 Ural Gear Up ("Tootles")
2009 KLX250, 2009 KLR650, 2004 BMW R1150GSA, 1966 Honda 305 SuperHawk
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Blasts in the past: 2016 Ural Gear Up ("Shanti ")
2012 Ural Gear Up ("Tootles")
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
Note: if you set the toe-in at 5/8” measured with the rod against both front and rear wheels, your actual toe-in, measuring with the rod against the Inside of the rear wheel and dangling a good half inch off the front wheel, will be minus 1/8” !!!
Current ride: 2019 Ural Gear Up, O.D. Green (“Jyoti”)
Blasts in the past: 2016 Ural Gear Up ("Shanti ")
2012 Ural Gear Up ("Tootles")
2009 KLX250, 2009 KLR650, 2004 BMW R1150GSA, 1966 Honda 305 SuperHawk
“Your life comes with a lifetime guarantee.”

Blasts in the past: 2016 Ural Gear Up ("Shanti ")
2012 Ural Gear Up ("Tootles")
2009 KLX250, 2009 KLR650, 2004 BMW R1150GSA, 1966 Honda 305 SuperHawk
“Your life comes with a lifetime guarantee.”

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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
My 2019 GU has always pulled slightly to the right. However, yesterday, I raised the sidecar tire pressure from 32 to 36 and it seemed to drive much straighter. Also, I now have 1100 miles on the rig and it drives much straighter and runs smoother than when new.
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1977 BMW R100/7 (original owner)
2014 Burgman 400/A
2008 Piaggio MP3250
Whizzer Motorbike
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
From waaaay out in left field: You don’t by any chance have 2WD engaged?
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Re: New Ural pulls to right, tried everything, now what?
A couple of weeks ago, I moved the 2 WD lever while greasing my GU, then forgot to disengage it. Wow, what a bad ride for about 3 miles before realizing what was wrong!
2019 Ural Gear Up, OD Green
1977 BMW R100/7 (original owner)
2014 Burgman 400/A
2008 Piaggio MP3250
Whizzer Motorbike
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Will Rogers
1977 BMW R100/7 (original owner)
2014 Burgman 400/A
2008 Piaggio MP3250
Whizzer Motorbike
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.
Will Rogers