A video to show the upgrades that I performed on the Ural prior to putting it away for the winter. Link to the AuxBeam lights:www.amazon.com... Music courtesy of EpidemicSound.com
First of all, thank you for your videos. I, too, have fallen into the abysmal addiction of these wonderfully awful, joyously painful beasts. I bought a 2020 Gear Up this Spring, and spent weeks working on extricating the bugs of neglect the previous owner let crawl into it. I am almost to a point of normal Uralism, but still have a problem with the handling. She pulls to the right. Right now the toe-in is a whopping 1¼", checked many times as accurately as I could. And the lean out is about 1½ to 2 degrees. I had it at 3+ degrees which didn't seem to help, and actually seemed to make handling"feel" worse. Any words of wisdom? Thanks. Len
Hi there… that’s a lot of toe in. I think the spec is somewhere around 3/8th of an inch. Your lean out sounds about right. I would start with getting the toe in correct and then go from there. Curious if it helps - let me know. Thanks!
Nice one. I have a spare pair of LED spotlights I'd like to fit to my 2021 GU. The 2011 Tourist already has a light bar that illuminates the next post code. The standard "spotlights" on the GU give a spread that improves on the single headlight, but they're strictly low beam, not made for distant vision that we need round my way. I like to be able to see wildlife BEFORE I hit it! lol Keep on making these vids, mate.
Can you run the lights during the day as daytime running lights, or are they blinding to oncoming traffic? How is the beam, focused, or more of a spread? thanks
I use the little lights (up by my headlight) as daytime running lamps so I can be seen better. The Auxbeam lights are for off road or running on desolated highways with no traffic. They are pretty focused… good for lighting up dirt roads.
How are you doing Alan? Where are we going to visit on your fantastic Ural this year? My 1973 Dneipr 650 sidecar is all operational and rolling here in France and I am really looking forward to getting lots of kilometers covered both on and off the road. I sure am looking forward to following your adventures 👍
Hi Mike! Good to hear about your Dneipr. Have lots of in on it. No idea about travel plans - it is still cold and wet here. Thanks a bunch for the note!!
Mixed feelings. They look pretty cool and tough, but I will leave them on the bottom of my wish list until I get stuck somewhere that I could have gotten out of with one.
glad to see more of your videos again. my gear up came with two lights side by side on the sidecar. haven't tried them yet in the dark yet. i noticed behind your front fender a red bracket bolted onto something in the video, it that a shield to protect your oil filter?
Yeah… GearUps come with the lights on the sidecar which are the same ones I took apart in the video. Good lights, but only 7.5 watts. The red thing is a Hella horn I had laying around from another project. I think I will put the original horn back on or try a Denali air horn.
What light bar did you use on the bike, I have a 21 CT with the Gear Up lights on the side car, but I think I would like a light bar on the bike itself. We live in a rural area, deer and recently hogs, more light equals more safety!
I used the old mounting brackets I got from UralNE.com. You can get the kit from them and upgrade lights if you ever want to. Otherwise, you will need to find some that will fit or make your own. This is the original kit I got from UralNE: www.uralne.com/fork-mounted-led-driving-lights-does-not-fit-retro-models. Good luck!
@@jayknight850 I saw that Denali makes a set of universal light mounts that look like they might work just in case… www.motosport.com/product/?cc=us&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CKEhF7TcsMDOcTje7Q22VLdUvE3kbOXzQc9HmEuz25G8DIFbEVajkQaAjEMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&key=Denali-Universal-Light-Bracket&pssource=true&segment=badger&variant[DLI000T]=DLI000T-X001-Y001
But after all, the winch is not just for yourself. You can pull someone out in case of an emergency on the road).And anyway. This will give the motorcycle a more off-road look)
@@Googlag While that is true, I could use my Ural to pull them out since I carry ropes and recovery gear. Around these parts, anyone stuck would be in a four wheel drive vehicle that is itself equipped with a winch. As far as the looks, I am more interested in function and need than looking cool. The Ural is cool enough by itself!
@@Uraljunkie The winch looks cool and functional . In our online stores, they sell electric winches (with a thrust of 1350 kg)on motorcycles. It costs about $270.And I think it's expensive.
I'm not an electrician but, it seems that LED lights won't draw as many amps as conventional bulbs would do, in the past. Less power drain on the system.
Allen, I as you thought the Denali would be nice until I saw the $$$. I have also been looking at the Auxbeams and agree dollor for dollar they are also for me. They also look great. I guess you ran a separate circuit for the lights?
Totally agree. To be honest, old age and time has precluded any vivid memories of how I hooked them up. This what I got in the original kit: www.uralne.com/fork-mounted-led-driving-lights-does-not-fit-retro-models I did tie them into the ignition switch, so the key has to be on. I hope I installed a relay, although 3 amps each is not horrendous. Keep in mind that the Auxbeams just have bare wire out. You are on your own to wire them up, so you will need connectors, switch, inline fuse etc. Sounds like a wiring kit is in order, plus some way to mount them to the bike. The Ural lights were 7.5 watts and the Auxbeams are 36 watts, so a 480% increase! That is per light too!
I need to place more lights on my Patrol. Terrible at night driving.
If it ain't broke don't fix it,or break it?
First of all, thank you for your videos. I, too, have fallen into the abysmal addiction of these wonderfully awful, joyously painful beasts. I bought a 2020 Gear Up this Spring, and spent weeks working on extricating the bugs of neglect the previous owner let crawl into it. I am almost to a point of normal Uralism, but still have a problem with the handling. She pulls to the right. Right now the toe-in is a whopping 1¼", checked many times as accurately as I could. And the lean out is about 1½ to 2 degrees. I had it at 3+ degrees which didn't seem to help, and actually seemed to make handling"feel" worse. Any words of wisdom? Thanks. Len
Hi there… that’s a lot of toe in. I think the spec is somewhere around 3/8th of an inch. Your lean out sounds about right. I would start with getting the toe in correct and then go from there. Curious if it helps - let me know. Thanks!
Good video…it “brightened” up my day. Now you need a work/spot light for the tub to use in camp or on the road.
Thanks - that joke is so 2001…🤪
Nice one. I have a spare pair of LED spotlights I'd like to fit to my 2021 GU. The 2011 Tourist already has a light bar that illuminates the next post code. The standard "spotlights" on the GU give a spread that improves on the single headlight, but they're strictly low beam, not made for distant vision that we need round my way. I like to be able to see wildlife BEFORE I hit it! lol Keep on making these vids, mate.
Thanks!
Can you run the lights during the day as daytime running lights, or are they blinding to oncoming traffic? How is the beam, focused, or more of a spread? thanks
I use the little lights (up by my headlight) as daytime running lamps so I can be seen better. The Auxbeam lights are for off road or running on desolated highways with no traffic. They are pretty focused… good for lighting up dirt roads.
Im going to be coming to Utah on my Ural I cant wait to explore the area. thank you for your content.
Sweet - you will enjoy it! Have fun and ride safe!
How are you doing Alan? Where are we going to visit on your fantastic Ural this year? My 1973 Dneipr 650 sidecar is all operational and rolling here in France and I am really looking forward to getting lots of kilometers covered both on and off the road. I sure am looking forward to following your adventures 👍
Hi Mike! Good to hear about your Dneipr. Have lots of in on it. No idea about travel plans - it is still cold and wet here. Thanks a bunch for the note!!
Good to hear from you too. I await your posts. 👍@@Uraljunkie
Great editing on this one! 😂😂😂
Thanks!
Did you upgrade the horn? If yes what did you upgrade to?
Not yet. I have a Denali air horn that I was going to install, but still haven’t found a good place to mount it. Will keep trying.
any thoughts on winches bolted on Urals?
Mixed feelings. They look pretty cool and tough, but I will leave them on the bottom of my wish list until I get stuck somewhere that I could have gotten out of with one.
Harbor Freight has a good selection and are reasonably priced.
glad to see more of your videos again. my gear up came with two lights side by side on the sidecar. haven't tried them yet in the dark yet. i noticed behind your front fender a red bracket bolted onto something in the video, it that a shield to protect your oil filter?
Yeah… GearUps come with the lights on the sidecar which are the same ones I took apart in the video. Good lights, but only 7.5 watts. The red thing is a Hella horn I had laying around from another project. I think I will put the original horn back on or try a Denali air horn.
What light bar did you use on the bike, I have a 21 CT with the Gear Up lights on the side car, but I think I would like a light bar on the bike itself. We live in a rural area, deer and recently hogs, more light equals more safety!
I used the old mounting brackets I got from UralNE.com. You can get the kit from them and upgrade lights if you ever want to. Otherwise, you will need to find some that will fit or make your own. This is the original kit I got from UralNE: www.uralne.com/fork-mounted-led-driving-lights-does-not-fit-retro-models. Good luck!
Late reply, but thanks much. I have some old light bar hardware, I can easily cobble up something. Your looks good
@@jayknight850 I saw that Denali makes a set of universal light mounts that look like they might work just in case…
www.motosport.com/product/?cc=us&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CKEhF7TcsMDOcTje7Q22VLdUvE3kbOXzQc9HmEuz25G8DIFbEVajkQaAjEMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&key=Denali-Universal-Light-Bracket&pssource=true&segment=badger&variant[DLI000T]=DLI000T-X001-Y001
Hello old man! At this rate, we will see the connection of an electric winch. I saw a photo report of an enthusiast on TH-cam ..
Maybe one day. If I ever get stuck and need a winch, I will consider one.
But after all, the winch is not just for yourself. You can pull someone out in case of an emergency on the road).And anyway. This will give the motorcycle a more off-road look)
@@Googlag While that is true, I could use my Ural to pull them out since I carry ropes and recovery gear. Around these parts, anyone stuck would be in a four wheel drive vehicle that is itself equipped with a winch. As far as the looks, I am more interested in function and need than looking cool. The Ural is cool enough by itself!
@@Uraljunkie The winch looks cool and functional . In our online stores, they sell electric winches (with a thrust of 1350 kg)on motorcycles. It costs about $270.And I think it's expensive.
@@Googlag If I ever mount a winch, I will fabricate my own mounting bracket for it.
LOL, Into the liiiiiight. Good video.
Haha - thanks! It was fun!
I'm not an electrician but, it seems that LED lights won't draw as many amps as conventional bulbs would do, in the past. Less power drain on the system.
That is very true! Much less amperage with LED. To get that much light out of an incandescent bulb, heavier gauge wires and a relay would be needed.
Allen, I as you thought the Denali would be nice until I saw the $$$. I have also been looking at the Auxbeams and agree dollor for dollar they are also for me. They also look great. I guess you ran a separate circuit for the lights?
Totally agree. To be honest, old age and time has precluded any vivid memories of how I hooked them up.
This what I got in the original kit: www.uralne.com/fork-mounted-led-driving-lights-does-not-fit-retro-models
I did tie them into the ignition switch, so the key has to be on. I hope I installed a relay, although 3 amps each is not horrendous.
Keep in mind that the Auxbeams just have bare wire out. You are on your own to wire them up, so you will need connectors, switch, inline fuse etc. Sounds like a wiring kit is in order, plus some way to mount them to the bike. The Ural lights were 7.5 watts and the Auxbeams are 36 watts, so a 480% increase! That is per light too!