Welcome and thanks for watching! I have Hells Canyon on my list of trips. All the fires kept me away last summer and I ended up in Escalante instead. Maybe in 2022!
@@Uraljunkie wow , thanks , I will check it out. We’ve been out riding all day today , a perfect winters day here. We are up to about 750km now , so will be doing the first service very soon. Many thanks 👍
How many miles on your Ural now? my 2016 is running great never have issues,(knock on wood). amazing i think how maintance and proper riding habits can make a so called problem plagued Ural work fine.
@@Uraljunkie i agree with only 10,000k on my 2016, love the bike, but i don't know about you but feel a little funny supporting a Russian sort of company, just showing my cold war mentality i guess.
Actually, the company is American now and located in Seattle. Of course, the bikes are still built in Siberia. That aside, the Ural folks from Russia are awesome and regular old folks like us. There are some really cool Russian Ural sites that thrash Urals like you wouldn't believe. I leave politics to the politicians and enjoy my Ural as well as the Russian people that enjoy them as well. All is good in life...
totally agree, have you seen the TH-cam interview with Ilia the Russian guy who risked everything to save the company and almost failed. he is in a 4 part interview by David George his trusted American colleague @@Uraljunkie
Are the silicon gaskets easy enough to install and not put them on upside down? I loved my '05 Troyka, as I could pull the hack over to work on the inboard heads and such for oil changes or maintenance. I am working on a new to me, '05 Tourist now and it is not quite as easy to get at things as my Troyka was. I really enjoyed this video, as it gives a different way to adjust those valves than what the other video I had watched did. It was good too, though. It always sort of befuddled me as to the proper setting to use on that timing gear hidden behind that rubber cover. Nice video and thanks for sharing it. ;-)
I have found the silicone gaskets easy to use and they have not leaked. Plus I have taken the valve covers off several times and reused them. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Gday Alan Sorry to hear your winterizing your girl.. Just beginning great riding season here Down Under. QUESTION? I get conflicting information concerning torqueing of head bolts when adjusting valves. Some say back them off then reset torgue, others say just make sure they are on torque no mention of backing off first.. Your advice.. Thanks in advance. GREAT RIDES IN TASMANIA MATE, DOOR ALWAYS OPEN AND THE KETTLE ON.....
Hi William (Bill?). Yeah… I hate winter! You are lucky - I would love to visit Tasmania! Ural Bug and friends went there not too long ago… Anyway - good question on torquing the heads. To be honest, I have never done that to mine. However, I don’t think it is a good idea to loosen the head bolts, since intuitively it would upset the established mating relationship that has been established. If I were to do it, I would just check the torque by applying 50Nm to make sure they are tight. What should be done is just inspect that the haven’t loosened, no undo and redo the torque. I think that could be a good video. I will set the valves, “retorque” the heads and then check the valve clearance which I predict will not change. Viewers have said that I should have retorqued the heads before doing the valve adjustment, but I don’t think that is necessary. If that changed the valve clearance in any way, the heads would be leaking compression out in a very obvious way. Thanks a bunch for the excellent question, and I hope I haven’t rambled too much!
@@Uraljunkie No not at all rambling, just sound advice. I agree that maybe checking that none of the bolts are sloppy loose, don't mess with it otherwise then you could be undoing a good seat. If I get to be too full of questions let me know, but your recommendation on tyres? I do no off- road riding, no motorways, mainly back country two lane roads. I did not get any service records with the bike. She is a 2008 Tourist just turned 9000k the tyres are Russian, maybe still the original ones The modifications done prior to me owning is a ceramic dual exhaust, a reversing shift lever which is fantastic. I would kind of like to install the full gear shift assemble, maybe,,, but they want a fortune for it.. I guess it would be another wow factor and why would i want to take my hand off the handlebars...Happy to share me email instead of using up your channel. I could sent some photos. Stay safe mate..
Hi William! You are exactly right on the head bolts! As for tires, the choices are rather limited. I am using Duro HF308 tires which are good solid 6 ply tires designed for our bikes. After 12k+ miles, I still have my original sidecar and front tires (and spare). I have replaced the pusher tire three times I think. They are probably the best tire out there, especially for back roads with occasional dirt duty. The best part is that they are quite inexpensive - around 70 US$ each. They were the standard tire from Ural for the 19 inch rims until 2022 when they will supply GearUps with Heidenau K37 tires. The K37’s are good tires as well if you want to give your bike a “tough” look, and I hear that they last a long time too in spite of the off road tread pattern. I agree with the reverse shifter - brilliant. As far as modifications… do whatever you want to make it your special bike! Oh… forgot to say 4.00x19 on the tires (tyres).
Nice video, as always. I just did my first service... all fluids clean and clear. Question: Do you ever have any dripping from the alternator gasket on top of the engine? I have a drop hanging there after each ride. Bike is new 2020 and covered with warranty, but this seems like a nit-picky thing to bring it to a shop for. Any thoughts on that?
No, but I check it all the time. A common thing for a Ural. Definitely get it fixed under warranty! It will just get worse. Not even close to nit-picky!
Hi Patrick… the valve covers are stuck on with the original gaskets? If so, they stick and generally need to be scraped off before installing new ones. I would try something thin like a flexible putty scraper and gently tap it into the gap to get them to separate. Only one fastener holding the cover on. Gently persuade and you’ll get them off. Have fun and good luck!
@@Uraljunkie good to go, it’s a 2018 gear up with only 500 miles on it when I bought it so I’ll bet they are original, I’ll buy some gaskets before I go pulling these off. I looked at the official website and I don’t see the silicone gaskets just the cork ones, can you point me in the right direction for those nifty red ones you have?
Why didn’t you check the head torque first ( I set at 36lbs.) before adjusting valves? Why didn’t you find TDC( mark on flywheel that doesn’t have dot) which in turn would have rotating push rods on the side you adjust then rotate again to TDC and do other side? This is done with a stone cold engine which you didn’t state.Always rotate engine using Kickstarter a couple of times and doublecheck with feeler gauge valve clearance.
Head torque is stable. Please check out video on finding top dead center. I use the timing marks on the flywheel as well as the valves. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, agreed! Why do TH-camrs think they have to have this stupid annoying distracting “music” in their videos? Good information in the video…..I guess…..I wouldn’t know. After about 30 seconds of the “music” I just dumped out of the video.
never get tired of watching the valve adjustment video...and the background tunes are awsome
about thebest video on valve adjustment i've seen. some guys videos, talk too fast or hands in the way. yours was spot on
Why thanks Ken!
Gaskets look good. Pretty good they had no leaky problems.
They have done quite well. Best part is that they are reusable!
Boy the castings are smooth and nice on the newer Urals, my 2016 has the older rough cast rockers.
Haha… I like that better than the “modern look”. Gives them lots of character!
Thank you for taking time to do the video! Good stuff.
Sure thing!
after watching this I am going to attempt have adjustment and cylinder head torque soon. Liked and subscribed
Awesome! Thanks a bunch and have fun!
Very informative and clearly explained. New owner of a low mileage 2011 Ural. Also, new subscriber from Hells Canyon. Thanks
Welcome and thanks for watching! I have Hells Canyon on my list of trips. All the fires kept me away last summer and I ended up in Escalante instead. Maybe in 2022!
thanks, I’m just learning so this will help. Looking forward to the oil changes 👍
Thanks for watching! If you have any questions about anything, just let me know!
@@Uraljunkie cool thanks
I’m a bit confused about finding Top Dead Centre, but I’ll see how I go.
I can do a quick video on how to do it using the mark on the flywheel if you like. I can post it in a day or so. What do you think?
I have posted the video on finding top dead center. Please let me know if it helps.
@@Uraljunkie wow , thanks , I will check it out.
We’ve been out riding all day today , a perfect winters day here.
We are up to about 750km now , so will be doing the first service very soon.
Many thanks 👍
How many miles on your Ural now? my 2016 is running great never have issues,(knock on wood). amazing i think how maintance and proper riding habits can make a so called problem plagued Ural work fine.
Should be pushing towards 12k miles. I have found it to be totally reliable, and more than that, trustworthy.
@@Uraljunkie i agree with only 10,000k on my 2016, love the bike, but i don't know about you but feel a little funny supporting a Russian sort of company, just showing my cold war mentality i guess.
Actually, the company is American now and located in Seattle. Of course, the bikes are still built in Siberia. That aside, the Ural folks from Russia are awesome and regular old folks like us. There are some really cool Russian Ural sites that thrash Urals like you wouldn't believe. I leave politics to the politicians and enjoy my Ural as well as the Russian people that enjoy them as well. All is good in life...
totally agree, have you seen the TH-cam interview with Ilia the Russian guy who risked everything to save the company and almost failed. he is in a 4 part interview by David George his trusted American colleague @@Uraljunkie
I have not seen that interview… I will add it to my list - thanks!
Are the silicon gaskets easy enough to install and not put them on upside down? I loved my '05 Troyka, as I could pull the hack over to work on the inboard heads and such for oil changes or maintenance. I am working on a new to me, '05 Tourist now and it is not quite as easy to get at things as my Troyka was. I really enjoyed this video, as it gives a different way to adjust those valves than what the other video I had watched did. It was good too, though. It always sort of befuddled me as to the proper setting to use on that timing gear hidden behind that rubber cover. Nice video and thanks for sharing it. ;-)
I have found the silicone gaskets easy to use and they have not leaked. Plus I have taken the valve covers off several times and reused them. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Gday Alan Sorry to hear your winterizing your girl.. Just beginning great riding season here Down Under. QUESTION? I get conflicting information concerning torqueing of head bolts when adjusting valves. Some say back them off then reset torgue, others say just make sure they are on torque no mention of backing off first.. Your advice.. Thanks in advance. GREAT RIDES IN TASMANIA MATE, DOOR ALWAYS OPEN AND THE KETTLE ON.....
Hi William (Bill?). Yeah… I hate winter! You are lucky - I would love to visit Tasmania! Ural Bug and friends went there not too long ago…
Anyway - good question on torquing the heads. To be honest, I have never done that to mine. However, I don’t think it is a good idea to loosen the head bolts, since intuitively it would upset the established mating relationship that has been established. If I were to do it, I would just check the torque by applying 50Nm to make sure they are tight. What should be done is just inspect that the haven’t loosened, no undo and redo the torque.
I think that could be a good video. I will set the valves, “retorque” the heads and then check the valve clearance which I predict will not change. Viewers have said that I should have retorqued the heads before doing the valve adjustment, but I don’t think that is necessary. If that changed the valve clearance in any way, the heads would be leaking compression out in a very obvious way.
Thanks a bunch for the excellent question, and I hope I haven’t rambled too much!
@@Uraljunkie No not at all rambling, just sound advice. I agree that maybe checking that none of the bolts are sloppy loose, don't mess with it otherwise then you could be undoing a good seat. If I get to be too full of questions let me know, but your recommendation on tyres? I do no off- road riding, no motorways, mainly back country two lane roads. I did not get any service records with the bike. She is a 2008 Tourist just turned 9000k the tyres are Russian, maybe still the original ones The modifications done prior to me owning is a ceramic dual exhaust, a reversing shift lever which is fantastic. I would kind of like to install the full gear shift assemble, maybe,,, but they want a fortune for it.. I guess it would be another wow factor and why would i want to take my hand off the handlebars...Happy to share me email instead of using up your channel. I could sent some photos. Stay safe mate..
Hi William! You are exactly right on the head bolts! As for tires, the choices are rather limited. I am using Duro HF308 tires which are good solid 6 ply tires designed for our bikes. After 12k+ miles, I still have my original sidecar and front tires (and spare). I have replaced the pusher tire three times I think. They are probably the best tire out there, especially for back roads with occasional dirt duty. The best part is that they are quite inexpensive - around 70 US$ each. They were the standard tire from Ural for the 19 inch rims until 2022 when they will supply GearUps with Heidenau K37 tires. The K37’s are good tires as well if you want to give your bike a “tough” look, and I hear that they last a long time too in spite of the off road tread pattern.
I agree with the reverse shifter - brilliant. As far as modifications… do whatever you want to make it your special bike!
Oh… forgot to say 4.00x19 on the tires (tyres).
Nice video, as always. I just did my first service... all fluids clean and clear. Question: Do you ever have any dripping from the alternator gasket on top of the engine? I have a drop hanging there after each ride. Bike is new 2020 and covered with warranty, but this seems like a nit-picky thing to bring it to a shop for. Any thoughts on that?
No, but I check it all the time. A common thing for a Ural. Definitely get it fixed under warranty! It will just get worse. Not even close to nit-picky!
Why would my valve cover be stuck on? I’ve tried just about everything to get it off and they act like there is a second bolt someplace…any ideas?
Hi Patrick… the valve covers are stuck on with the original gaskets? If so, they stick and generally need to be scraped off before installing new ones. I would try something thin like a flexible putty scraper and gently tap it into the gap to get them to separate. Only one fastener holding the cover on. Gently persuade and you’ll get them off. Have fun and good luck!
@@Uraljunkie good to go, it’s a 2018 gear up with only 500 miles on it when I bought it so I’ll bet they are original, I’ll buy some gaskets before I go pulling these off. I looked at the official website and I don’t see the silicone gaskets just the cork ones, can you point me in the right direction for those nifty red ones you have?
Sure can! Jon or Dave at Heindl can help you out. Heindlengineering.com.
@@Uraljunkie perfect, thank you. Do you mind if I reach out again when (not if) I have more Ural conundrums?
Please do!
where can I get the silicone gaskets?
www.heindlengineering.com
Why didn’t you check the head torque first ( I set at 36lbs.) before adjusting valves? Why didn’t you find TDC( mark on flywheel that doesn’t have dot) which in turn would have rotating push rods on the side you adjust then rotate again to TDC and do other side? This is done with a stone cold engine which you didn’t state.Always rotate engine using Kickstarter a couple of times and doublecheck with feeler gauge valve clearance.
Head torque is stable. Please check out video on finding top dead center. I use the timing marks on the flywheel as well as the valves. Thanks for watching!
Dude, the video game music isn’t necessary. It’s distracting and annoying. Otherwise good job thanks
Yeah, agreed! Why do TH-camrs think they have to have this stupid annoying distracting “music” in their videos? Good information in the video…..I guess…..I wouldn’t know. After about 30 seconds of the “music” I just dumped out of the video.