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Happy Thanksgiving 2024
I'm thankful for all 808 of you that have subscribed and are tagging along on this weird ass art, motorcycle and guns adventure. Cheers!
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Two Tires for the Too Tired (and other updates)
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Just some updates from your very tired Bobcat. New art, almost 1000 subscribers (HOLY CHROME!) and new tires and... I'm very tired. As I was riding home from lunch near the White House, traffic was suddenly stopped by motorcycle cops and a motorcade of maybe the President or Vice President or some high ranking member of the federal government went by and of course I gave them The Finger. Becaus...
New FLAMMABLE refrigerant for your Air Conditioner? Let's chat!
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A quick chat from my A2L certification class I took a couple Saturdays ago. It talks about the new flammable refrigerant coming to an air conditioning system near you. Good times, good information and NO worries! If you like what I do and want to support the channel, kindly drop a tip in the ko-fi jar! Ko-fi.com/BobcatArts
How WEIRD is THIS?
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Thoughts from the terrible beauty of the universe and gas station fried chicken. If you like what I do and want to support the channel, kindly drop a tip in the jar! Lo-fi com/Bobcatarts
CARS AND COFFEE ANNAPOLIS 8 4 24
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Pretty much every good weather Sunday at the waterfront in Annapolis, MD. You should definitely go! Lots of really cool old and new cars and trucks, and of course some motorcycles for the people of good taste and distinction. If you like what I do and want to support the channel beyond a like and subscribe, kindly drop a tip in the ko-fi jar! Ko-fi.com/BobcatArts
Paradise FOUND
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A few years in the making but our lawn replacement plan is going well. Nothing like coming home to being surrounded by the beautiful colors, soft scents and happy ecosystem of a yard full of native wildflower pollinator plants. And also knowing that an HOA can do nothing about it thank you to MD House Bill 322. If you like what I do and want to support the channel with more than a LIKE and SUBS...
Bikes and Breakfast Fathers Day 2024
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Happy Father's Day... to me? Check out this Bikes and Breakfast meetup from Father's Day this year! Lots of beautiful machines, friendly people, always a good time. Hope to see you there! In Poolesville, MD on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. If you like what I do and want to support the channel beyond likes and subscribes, kindly drop a tip in the ko-fi jar! Ko-fi.com/Bobcatarts
Tired New Dawn
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June is almost over, and haven't slept since it started. But all for the best reasons. Please forgive this rambling update. If you like what I do and want to support my channel, kindly drop a tip: Ko-fi.com/BobcatArts
5 PRO and CON of owning a URAL Gear Up
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5 PRO and CON of owning a URAL Gear Up
Saturday 630 am gratitude
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Saturday 630 am gratitude
CEMETERY RIDE and a BAD month
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CEMETERY RIDE and a BAD month
FEBRUARY UPDATE good bad and ugly
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FEBRUARY UPDATE good bad and ugly
NEW (to me) URAL SIDECAR MOTORCYCLE JOINS THE PARTY!
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NEW (to me) URAL SIDECAR MOTORCYCLE JOINS THE PARTY!
Happy New Year 2024!
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Happy New Year 2024!
Gift idea! M-TAC universal velcro holster
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Gift idea! M-TAC universal velcro holster
Favorite affordable tool for Artists and DIY: Gochifix laser level
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Favorite affordable tool for Artists and DIY: Gochifix laser level
The BEST work pants: Dickies Flex Performance Workwear Holster Pants
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The BEST work pants: Dickies Flex Performance Workwear Holster Pants
Up your gallery display game: Systematic Art Picture Rail System
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Up your gallery display game: Systematic Art Picture Rail System
KLEIN BLUETOOTH SPEAKER REVIEW
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KLEIN BLUETOOTH SPEAKER REVIEW
CharGriller Texas Trio Box and startup
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CharGriller Texas Trio Box and startup
October Update! Stuff! Things! PROGRESS!
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October Update! Stuff! Things! PROGRESS!
Sunflower Studio Renovation Update, New New Job
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Sunflower Studio Renovation Update, New New Job
Union Life: On to the next one!
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Union Life: On to the next one!
Drywall Lift and Q and A Celebration!
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Drywall Lift and Q and A Celebration!
Quick Review: Triburst LED work light
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Quick Review: Triburst LED work light
What Is A Man? Gender vs Just Being A Functional Adult
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What Is A Man? Gender vs Just Being A Functional Adult
Studio Renovation Update 5-28-23
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Studio Renovation Update 5-28-23
Radian Raptor Charging Handle Review 2023
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Radian Raptor Charging Handle Review 2023
Kore Essentials Gun Belt Review
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Kore Essentials Gun Belt Review
Getting the Maryland Wear & Carry Permit and REAL Cost of Gun Ownership
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Getting the Maryland Wear & Carry Permit and REAL Cost of Gun Ownership

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  • @subwo
    @subwo 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Bobcat, I just purchased and put casters on 9 drawer cabinet. I think this two bench tandem would do great in my garage. Perhaps 48x48" though. I think the double 3/4" plywood would be thich enough and strudy enough to mount my ancient Desmond Stephan Co, vice that I got from my father.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm so glad this was useful. The idea is that it's modular, flexible and not so permanent that it can't be reconfigured to meet your needs. I'm reluctant to put a vice on this setup (which I've since changed again from the time I recorded this) because it won't sit still enough for me to do heavy torque or impact work in any direction but straight down. I'm probably going to set up an anvil and vice stump outside. Thanks for watching!

  • @matthewlee9728
    @matthewlee9728 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    prably cot lewss to mover to ky or west virgina both pemritless carry got an id pass an instant background check you get a gun and can carry it

    • @matthewlee9728
      @matthewlee9728 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      and here i open carry every where every day no issues of ocourse open carry is inour state constiuion

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      While gun ownership itself might cost me less, it would overall cost me a lot more because I'd be moving and likely getting a job for much less pay.

  • @jjk9999
    @jjk9999 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the later models of the valkrie abandoned the visual appeal of the earlier models. Such a stupid move. I wonder if the newer ones look more like the older ones if you take off the side panels.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're right, they really did, but following the Goldwing changes it made sense. Personally I like the newer ones vs older visually. So many of these big chromed out bikes just look the same to me. It's boring. The newer Valkyrie at least looks different. I've seen a couple without panels and they look even more unfortunately weird. Thanks for watching!

  • @richardcabello5028
    @richardcabello5028 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My garage floor is epoxied so even with gym floor mats down it still slides

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh man yeah that would. Maybe the plywood popsicle stick idea is better for you! Thanks for watching.

  • @incredibleadventures1027
    @incredibleadventures1027 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You did not list your wheel settings in the description. Good luck on your new design career!

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      My wheel settings? As in what notch I set the pivot in? At this point I don't recall, honestly. Thanks for watching anyway. And at this point my new career was in HVAC. I WISH I could survive off my designs.

  • @SmittyTuck
    @SmittyTuck หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lets talk about about the stripper pole in the background =)

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      Long gone with the renovation. I'm not as flexible as I used to be.

  • @mldiode
    @mldiode หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tell folks during UDF,”A Ural is the most maintenance intensive motorcycle I’ve ever owned and hands down the most fun I’ve ever had on a motorcycle.” I’m on my 2nd. one, racked up well over 100,000 miles of smiles between the two. Met so many great folk through Soviet Steeds and an awesome Ural dealer (Holopaw Ural) which I’m blessed that he’s only fifty miles from me. Life is good!

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need to learn the maintenance aspect of it better. My storage conditions are less than ideal. If you're ever passing up through the DC-area, look me up and I'll get you lunch.

  • @MrJessegsx
    @MrJessegsx หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see and hear you. You’re doing a great job.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm trying. It's a hard lift I tell you what (you've done this twice you're stronger than the Marines).

    • @MrJessegsx
      @MrJessegsx หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ I don’t know about that now lol. We all need help. And I’ve had some of the best I could ever ask for. Keep pushing.

  • @urbanwarior3134
    @urbanwarior3134 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dont wanna stereotype but is that a croatian hair cut

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've never heard the term "Croatian hair cut" and I... have no idea? I've been growing the top of my hair out for years. Every few years I buzz my head but I may let the sides/back grow out to catch up. It's hard as an HVAC guy to have long hair, It gets in the way. But since I started going grey and have a beard, a lot of people told me I look like Willy Nelson, so I may as well embrace it. XD

  • @Zolo00
    @Zolo00 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. I went to Cindy’s for my HQL and decided to take their CCW class for extra practice and training. Did you use their rental for the live fire exam? I’d like to pass the exam in one go but also get nervous about timed tests so I think I may go to their range and practice on the b-27

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words. No, I used my own, a Ruger Security 9 compact. I bought it a few months before taking the class. I've never rented a gun - and I should, I want to try out some Glocks before I decide which one to get. I didn't try the Ruger first, and it's JUST a little small for my hand.

  • @garryeuler9173
    @garryeuler9173 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have two of these, work just fine .... but they do rest on latex coated rugs on my garage floor with some rubber glued on the rails !!!! Gave way less than 79 bucks !!!

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat หลายเดือนก่อน

      Having a hard time picturing your description, wish I could see it. It's funny, I think I've only used this once or twice since getting it. With the Valkyrie and the Ural I'm not sure I will even keep it. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnmccann1234
    @johnmccann1234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have a 2018, it was sort of an early ownership challenge because of a local dealership issue (we don't do business there at all now). However... You cannot measure the level of glee we get each and every time we jump on and ride. We built a rack for the dog that sits behind me (dog is too big to sit in my wife's lap) and we explore endlessly. Fl to WA and all parts between. These things are simple to work on provided you have some basic mech skills. If you are worried about breakdowns, buy a Zoleo or a Spot. Worse breakdown we've had while riding was a flat tire wayyyy out in the hills in CO. But we have a spare so wasn't a big deal. Folks, these things are just plain fun. Lots of get together's on the east coast as well as the annual National Sidecar rally. We have a strict no highway rule, back roads only so seldom do 55. You will make lots of new friends, as everyone wants to talk about the bike so plan on being late. We just leave a little early usually. I did upgrade to the 2:1 exhaust as we used to rate our trails by the number of times we knocked the muffler off. New bikes come std with the 2:1. Also did some seat foam mod as the original is just way to stiff. We've got about 25k miles (40k km) so above is based on some seat time. Best dealer out here on the east coast as far as my experience is Heindle Engineering (In Ohio). They always have the parts I need and do pretty much only Ural so they are focused.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is a Zoleo or a Spot that I should be looking out for? I'm about 2000 miles down on mine and still nervous about reliability. I'm not shy about mechanics but still under warranty. I'm a little on the fence still. HOWEVER, it's still a really fun time. Took it on some gravel back roads over the weekend and had fun keeping up with giant trucks. Never lost confidence, even with no ballast. If you're ever passing through DC-area, look me up. Thanks for watching!

  • @S3Moto
    @S3Moto 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I borrowed a friend's Patrol in 2017 and have wanted a Ural ever since. Some hate the "agricultural" riding experience but I love it. I hope 2025 is the year.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope so too. It hasn't been all puppies and sunshine but it's pretty much the most fun I've had on less than 4 wheels. The urge to do "unauthorized landscaping" is really strong.

  • @Teethmafia
    @Teethmafia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man: featherless biped

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you narrow it down a little? XD

  • @airmechanical7163
    @airmechanical7163 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very kind, thank you. I really was worried about it coming up but now I'm absolutely not.

  • @davidmoyer7546
    @davidmoyer7546 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just ordered a similar wheel chock and am very happy to hear about the rubber mat/ pad idea. This seems best solution compared to drilling holes in my garage floor or making it bigger and bulkier… Thanks so much.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was kind of my limitation too. I didn't want to do any of that. I hope it helps!

  • @CarreraTrackOntheFloor
    @CarreraTrackOntheFloor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    More sensors, more alarms shutting down system, and more things to break? No thank you.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I get it, really. However, no thank you or not, eventually, this is coming for all of us.

    • @CarreraTrackOntheFloor
      @CarreraTrackOntheFloor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bikerbobcat I agree it's mandated. That's why I had a new Carrier 410 Infinity system installed last month. It will at least buy me 10 years for all the bugs to be worked out of the 454b systems, and for the techs to become more skilled in installing and maintaining them.

  • @KennethMayo-h9h
    @KennethMayo-h9h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good vidieo but all these customers that have older system gonna blow gasket when they find out theres no partial.replacement coil, just condenser gotta do the entire system mo money mo money 💰

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm of 2 minds on it. 1- that's just the rules with this new refrigerant. They'll have to deal. 2- I've probably done 2 coil only swaps the whole 10 years I've worked. Usually when ones gone, it's all gone.

  • @winkhvac62
    @winkhvac62 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    NEED TO TAKE THAT CLASS SOON

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hell yeah you do. Nothing you probably don't already know but it clarified things to tell our customers. Go get it and make that money!

  • @JamesMCrutchley
    @JamesMCrutchley 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. I like how you explain things. Your audio is great and you do not endlessly repeat yourself.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very kind, thank you. I'm clearly not a big budget video guy and just do these for fun or if I've got something interesting (to me) to share. Thanks for watching!

    • @KickDrumKid23
      @KickDrumKid23 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Will this new refrigerant raise the cost of equipment and installs? Looking at having a Lennox 4 ton heat pump installed. Debating installing now or waiting until next year.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've heard it may increase costs 10-15% but I honestly don't know. Everything, absolutely everything, costs more (too much) so it's hard to tell what's part of the advancement or just... y'know... the circumstances.

  • @brianbridges3090
    @brianbridges3090 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Needs a 6th gear. Only issue with mine.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Currently mine needs new tires but they're on delivery. XD Seriously though, it's damn near perfect for what it is and can do. I made the larger luggage rack for it and making a removable rack for side boxes may be next on my list. Maybe experimenting with a larger windshield for winter riding, too. Thanks for watching!

    • @brianbridges3090
      @brianbridges3090 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bikerbobcat you are welcomed.

  • @swoopdogg51tinman71
    @swoopdogg51tinman71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worst part of all this is if you ever used your gun in a clear self defense situation your probably going to prison in the jack booted nazi state of Maryland. Luckly I live in Arizona where you dont need a permit and theres no gun registration

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know. This wasn't too far away and I don't think he was arrested. One can hope he wasn't. Thanks for watching. www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/1f5j1ak/employee_shot_killed_suspect_robbing_maryland/

  • @JS-nf1sn
    @JS-nf1sn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, real world, hands on info. Thanks. Always wanted one. Realize it's got some constraints...have to love it for what it is and not hate it for what it's not. But that's the charm (hopefully).

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm working on my 1000mi review video now (very slowly, I'm sorry) and yeah, you're right. There are faster bikes you can put a sidecar on (most of them, ha!) and bikes that can off road even better, maybe even with a little bit of cargo. That's not at all what this is. Thanks for watching and if you have money to get one, I really would recommend adding it to your fleet.

  • @ReginaldFenelon-y5i
    @ReginaldFenelon-y5i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed your presentation which is very simple, well presented and very informative. I would like to know where you bought your ammunition, that would be very helpful to me. Thank you very much for taking the time to give us such a remarkable presentation.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very kind, thank you! I buy in bulk from places like Ammoseek that searches retailers and lists prices. I also pick it up in my local stores and ranges if they've got a good deal on something.

  • @roybrazeau3486
    @roybrazeau3486 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ya get what ya pay for! I’ve had no issue(s) with the Condor wheel chock, I paid a lot more than $70.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are absolutely right! I love Harbor Freight generally but this was, uh, a lesson learned. I'm going to pay for a center stand for the Valkyrie next. XD Thanks for watching!

  • @minnitoivanen2968
    @minnitoivanen2968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woow amazing❤❤❤

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very kind, thank you. My wife really likes it. Hangs in the living room.

  • @ashtonhodges9445
    @ashtonhodges9445 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This might be a stupid question but do you have to take a written test during the 16 hours of class time?

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for asking but I genuinely do not remember! If I did, it was the easiest thing in the world, and would have gone over stuff we talked about moments before. I'm a bad test taker so really hate them, and it must not have been bad enough to even remember. XD

  • @jeanmorales6159
    @jeanmorales6159 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I did this and it still leaks, any ideas?. I think the crossover tube might be bad.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you replaced both gaskets and it still leaks I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe the gaskets just didn't seat right? I'd get another pair of new gaskets and try one more time, just in case the old ones are damaged somehow. I think getting that tube out would require taking the engine apart because you'd have to separate the cylinders since the tube is too long to just slide out whole. Good luck, I'm sorry. :/

  • @EpiclyDeliciousx
    @EpiclyDeliciousx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worked great thanks, is there a video with you replacing front led ? I already did my back ones

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hell yeah this made my day. Unfortunately there isn't. I had to dig way back and never got to recording the change. I don't remember even if I replaced the whole fixture or just put 2 pole lamps in because they're running lights AND turn signals. If/when I get another Shadow, I'll be sure to do one proper. Thanks for watching!

  • @ArjunVenkatesh
    @ArjunVenkatesh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So whats the verdict? Should I get the BILT or Speedmetal? Thanks!

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Y'know, I kept forgetting to do a follow up! Thanks for the reminder! Frankly, I wouldn't get either. The cover quickly faded and tore in about a year. I'm getting my covers from CarCovers.com now, they had one big enough for my Ural Gear Up. I got the silver looking one for $124 and will be getting one for the Valkyrie soon. Thanks for watching!

  • @skywalker39100
    @skywalker39100 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I got US Lawshield! Good Carry Insurance.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thanks for posting this. I STILL haven't settled on one yet. Why did you pick that one vs USCCA or Attorneys on Retainer?

    • @Filmedbyak
      @Filmedbyak หลายเดือนก่อน

      AOR is the only option ​@@bikerbobcat

  • @samuelrobinson7893
    @samuelrobinson7893 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the helpful information!

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Your comment made my day.

  • @duaneleiker561
    @duaneleiker561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not a good review. Every video about the Ural says it's unreliable but, no one says why. So tell me...electrical, mechanical, fuel, abuse, skipping regular maintenance, what?? I know many that have had no problem with their Ural with over 30K miles. Of course, they don't do stupid shit on the bike either. Modelled after the 1938 BMW R-71. These 85 year old designed bikes require constant maintenance. Filters, greasing, oil changes, adjustments, etc. These were designed for men in combat who were self reliant. Carrying men, heavy loads and towing small trailers/canon were the Military requirements. Not comfort. These are not bikes that after 5-7 years are discontinued. No other bike has lasted the test of time than the Ural.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not meant to be a review. Fourtnine addresses the reliability issues in his much more popular video on Urals. I'm slowly doing my 1000m review on it.

    • @boomdawg56
      @boomdawg56 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine had 10,000 km on it when I bought it, I have about 25,000km on it now. It is a 2014 so it is fuel injected and electronic ignition. I have changed fluids per recommendations of the owners manual. So far, my only real maintenance has been changing fluids and greasing the universal joints of the driveshaft.

  • @mikew4801
    @mikew4801 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have a 2013 Gear Up, it has 34,500 km on it we do the service required regularly, ride the bike as it is meant to ridden, our bikes sweet spot for speed is 55 mph. We have met so many people because of this machine, and our dog loves it. One change we made was going to a 2 spring Harley cop seat, it makes the ride much better and easier on my back.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like the bench for now, partly because I have a lot of room to move around on it. I'll need to service mine soon, so I'm trying to gather the greases, oils and such to make it work.

  • @MethanolWarrior712
    @MethanolWarrior712 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the video and link to the product!! 👍

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! I'm not affiliated, not sponsored, not compensated, whatever... I'm just trying to help. I'm probably going to try the same relay on my Ural when I swap the turn signals, etc for LEDs.

  • @ferrydewit3416
    @ferrydewit3416 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is a penis in the background. Have you noticed it?😂

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Eh, there's a dick talking the whole time too, so probably not. (goddamnit, yes, thanks for pointing it out.) XD

  • @keithkim7371
    @keithkim7371 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeah, super cub is definitely a chic magnet. Right.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's just a theory. I need to get one and study it further. Thanks for watching anyway. XD

  • @boomdawg56
    @boomdawg56 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2014 Gear up, I live in the mountains of PA and so far it has been a blast. Mine likes 55-65 mph, I use the speedometer on my GPS because the motorcycle speedo is horribly inaccurate. The key to loose or muddy terrain is a little more speed. I can get a campstove, sleeping bag, sleep mat, and dishes in the trunk, leaving the sidecar open for a passenger or my pup. I have been on two wheeled bikes for 40 years, I bought the Ural for camping and grandkids. I have owned it less than a year but I believe it is a keeper. I am too impatient to ride on a very long trip at 60 mph so I will trailer for longer trips. So far I love it. Not being able to run 75 or 80 for sustained periods is the only drawback to the Ural for me. I have heard rumors about a larger displacement engine and a 5 speed gearbox, that would probably be enough of a reason for me to trade up.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't heard these rumors but gat dang would being able to run 75 sustained would be great without feeling like I'm beating the machine to death. I'm hoping that in the coming wave of electric vehicles they break out the Zero / Ural cooperative model they did the prototype on. You could absolutely get more power out of that and keep a sled full of battery for long distance. I've only been riding 10yr and I love my almost-perfect Valkyrie but frankly the Ural is just more fun. I'm slowly working on a 1k mile review video (everything but baby stuff has been put aside for now) and want to talk about it more. Thanks for watching! If you're ever passing through the DC area, look me up and we'll get lunch!

    • @boomdawg56
      @boomdawg56 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bikerbobcat I took a ride from PA down to the Outer Banks on my Ural, the DC beltway was terrifying. You seem to like the Hondas, I think I would like to get ahold of a VLX 600 to customize a little. I don't think e bikes would work for me, too many miles and travel at the drop of a hat.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I take the beltway twice a month for a meetup and it's... not great. if you're ever coming back through this area, look me up and I'll buy you lunch. I live JUST off the beltway so I'm easy to get to.

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Total waste of pixels.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So was your comment but you get what you pay for. Thanks for watching!

    • @JonathanMarin-ok4pu
      @JonathanMarin-ok4pu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a a** the video was great 👍🏽

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're mighty kind. Everyone wants "real, authentic" videos that look highly paid sponsored studio edited. You get what you pay for here. XD

  • @superduperkid3143
    @superduperkid3143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not gonna stare at you the entire time. gtfo and show the road/bike

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You get what you pay for. At least I'm wearing clothes this time.

  • @JosipRadnik1
    @JosipRadnik1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a proud and happy owner of a 2018 Classic Retro - which is basicly a CT made to look like the original M72 from WWII. As mentioned by other Ural owners: ride it within its limits and do your regular maintenance and it wont let you down. One thing to be clear about is that it really is a 1940'st o 1960's vehicle at its core, made for 1940's to 1960s traffic. So be prepared to just travel at an average of 10 to 20 % less speed than you are used to. Although my Ural can get up to almost 130 kph if need be, the best speed on motorways is that of the lorries - so 95 kph give or take since you only have 4 gears anyway. If you have to climb up a mountain road with about a 5 to 8% angle, you can switch back a gear and keep 75 kph in third gear or switch to second and go 40 kph if it gets really steep - just remember that your engine is air cooled. Let yourself be overtaken or just learn to occassionally go aside to let the impatient people pass rather than constantly revv the engine up to 4000rpm for hours in the summer heat as I once foolishly did on one of my first travels. One interresting thing though is that often - although I've been dragging a bunch of tailgaiters behind me for a while on my mountain climb with my wife and all the luggage - they still don't seem to be in a hurry when I give way to let them pass. Instead they rather take their time while overtaking just to have a last look at my ride. Almost as if they regret that they now have to move on and leave me behind. 🙂 When you go downhill keep in mind that the quirky braking habits require you to a) break early and carefully and b) use the rear brake more than you might be used to. This leads me to two important safety issues regarding this type of bike: be careful with your brakes in downhill right hand turns - especially descending mountain passes. The tendency to vere left while braking combined with the downward slanted angle of most mountain roads means that you could be carried into oncomming traffic or even beyond the road itself if you misjudge the situation and break too hard. Especially since your normal reaction to a dangerous situation would be to break even harder, which only adds to the problem. It sure surprised me on my first rides. Luckily it was a familiarisation ride late in the evening at an scarcely frequented road so I learned about this vice before it would surprise me while meeting oncomming traffic on this narrow road. The other thing is that plunging your sidecar into the ground (thus lifting the rear wheel of the bike) is by far the most dangerous move since once that is established, it just takes very little before the sidecar flips over. Most lethal accidents that occur with sidecars are due to this. Luckily, one has to yank very hard to the left in order to acchieve that and in most instances of impropper left side steering you would rather make your frontwheel slip sideways rather than putting your sidecar on its nose. But once that happens, there is a big risk, especially for the passenger in the sidecar, to get trapped and crushed by the weight of the bike. Lifting (flying) the sidecar on right hand turns is achieved quite easily and I would advise everyone to at least try that on a parking field a few times to get a feel for it as that situation (unlike the other) is relatively easily controlable and helps the rider getting used to the physics of sidecar riding. ah: still one last thing to add: if you climb a mountain pass that exceeds 2000 meters in altitude, be sure to carry an oxygen mask with you - not for yourself, but for the Ural! Although its named by a famous russian mountain range, it's actually a bike made for the russian tundra. Up to 1900 meters is usually fine, but above that you quickly might find yourself giving full throttle but not exeeding 40 kph in second gear - as once happened to me crossing the summit of the Bernina pass at 2400 m altitude. 😅

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is all terribly useful information, thank you! I wish I had a tachometer on it. Have you any experience with the oil cooler?

    • @JosipRadnik1
      @JosipRadnik1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bikerbobcat You mean that oil cooler kit that you can retrofit? No, I think those aren't even available here in Europe, where I live. We are much more restricted to what we can do with our bikes in terms of retrofitting compared to you in the US.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow I hadn't even considered that! I live in the Washington, DC-area and traffic is BAD and summers are only getting hotter, and I've been thinking about it for mine but only seen some mixed reviews. Some day they'll have a liquid cooled or electric Ural. Some day.

  • @ralfriess
    @ralfriess 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On feb,2022 I bought a URAL Gear-Up and since that day I am happy. In the meantime I drove 30.000 km all over Europe on the TET. The TET is a Trans Europe Trail with 50.000 km offroad trails. And my grandkids love it to be with me on tour

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you buy it new or used? Riding a trail like that would be amazing. Some day, some day...

    • @ralfriess
      @ralfriess 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a new one

  • @zeke2566
    @zeke2566 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Valkie,alkie,same thing- too much weight,maintainence ,ugly mo- fo- just buy an Fjr-1300 yamaha and forget that shit😅

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually love the way the Valkyrie looks, and the FJR is no beauty queen to me. The maintenance is pretty simple, honestly. Just a lot of plastic in the way. That said, at least the FJR has a 6th gear for cruising on the highways. Thanks for watching!

  • @ricker269
    @ricker269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The "Free State" my ass. Our Constitutional rights are currently being violated by having to rent back our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms by having to pay for a gun permit. Thanks to a lunatic ran Democrap state.😡

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're right, there should be no fees for the exercise of a human right (Constitutions can change, human rights are universal). That said, I'm okay with there being a permit or license of some kind showing you've had training on how to use it safely. That training should also be free and readily available. Don't think for a moment that this has anything to do with political party. They're both owned by the same oligarchs that don't give a wet fart about you or me.

  • @jambam6176
    @jambam6176 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:57 Reason #5... You have to be kidding??? The bike doesn't attract attractive leaches that will definitely get on your nerves within 8 months or when you decide to commit... Which ever comes first. If you buy a motorcycle to attract women, you have already lost. 😂😂😂

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you take this more seriously than I do, you have already lost. (thanks for watching)

  • @ikofire1
    @ikofire1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All you talked about is how much the thing sucks! Looks like you blew it.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha! Thanks for watching! Blew the video for sure. Blew the purchase? Not so sure. It's fun for sure, and maybe even more fun than the Valkyrie. Would I buy it again? Time will tell. Depends on how much my kid likes it. I absolutely love the utility vehicle aspect of it. Cheers!

  • @joemorton9217
    @joemorton9217 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man! Cool video. Question!!! I just got a similar Gamo and I was curious how this gun has held up over the past two years since I see this was a couple years ago. Thanks 🙏.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! So far so good. It doesn't leave the property so hasn't had the abuse of someone taking it out hunting in the fields, or at competitions, but it still works just fine. I just swapped the scope that came with it for a reflex sight which I'll do a review on but that's been the only change.

  • @boogisan
    @boogisan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this bag is one of my favorites. Purse? Heck yes. Its my go to.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Forgot i made this video! Funny enough I did become one of those conceal carry guys and put a basic universal velcro holster in it and it works... ok. I think I need either a better holster, slightly smaller pistol or some combination. Maybe a .38 or something. Recommendations welcome if you got em. Thanks for watching!

  • @matt123231
    @matt123231 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same idea only I drilled holes in the garage floor and used 3/8 nipples as sleeves.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now that's a really good idea. My garage is a lot more studio and less workshop these days but I could consider that for the outside, and just keep some small plugs in them to keep dirt from filling them up.

  • @TheTandrus
    @TheTandrus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok on country roads. I have ridden a 2020 ural on my share of highways. 70 mph is ssscreaming and unsustainable. It’s happy at 50/55. Brakes are light and it’s heavy. It’s also a lot of fun, but let’s remember what we have here.

    • @bikerbobcat
      @bikerbobcat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I actually got it up to 65 today for about 30 min and thought that was enough but you're right about 55 being ideal. I definitely want to change out the tires when they wear out, probably to the Duro 308. Thanks for watching!