What's wrong with my Ural
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- Revtech100
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What's wrong with my Ural
We just moved from Anchorage, AK which was sea level to st George Utah at 3,000'. I figured I'd have jetting issues. The jets are stock. Finally got a chance to ride. It's about 70 degrees. I started it with no issues. Let it warm up a few minutes. It didn't burp or pop. I took off down the road. Got up to speeds of 55 or so. Here's the weirdest part. It ran without hesitation. No pops or burps. No hesitation. Idle was fine. Never died. Just ran and ran. So my question is what's broken? It's not supposed to do this! Should I fix it now or see how long until it goes back to normal? Should I replace the flux capacitor?
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- brianural
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Flux capacitor should self adjust to altitude change, the blinker fluid however will require a replacement, need thinner fluid above 1000' feet
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"1966 titled" Dnepr MT-11 (reality is a 80-90's)
1956 IMZ M72 bought in pieces, working on build
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Bunch of other metric bikes for last 45 years, most missed is the 2003 Honda VTX1800
"1966 titled" Dnepr MT-11 (reality is a 80-90's)
1956 IMZ M72 bought in pieces, working on build
1967 KMZ MB-750
1935 Harley Davidson VLD (bought in Jan 2021).
Bunch of other metric bikes for last 45 years, most missed is the 2003 Honda VTX1800
- Revtech100
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Do they sell that locally or is it an import item?
2003 HD Ultra Classic - Sold
1969 Honda Trail 90 - Sold
2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black - gave away
2000 custom softball - gave away
2011 KLR 650 -Sold
2013 Ural Gear Up
1969 Honda Trail 90 - Sold
2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black - gave away
2000 custom softball - gave away
2011 KLR 650 -Sold
2013 Ural Gear Up
- brianural
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
I only buy American made blinker fluid, the imports lack quality.
2011 HD RGU
"1966 titled" Dnepr MT-11 (reality is a 80-90's)
1956 IMZ M72 bought in pieces, working on build
1967 KMZ MB-750
1935 Harley Davidson VLD (bought in Jan 2021).
Bunch of other metric bikes for last 45 years, most missed is the 2003 Honda VTX1800
"1966 titled" Dnepr MT-11 (reality is a 80-90's)
1956 IMZ M72 bought in pieces, working on build
1967 KMZ MB-750
1935 Harley Davidson VLD (bought in Jan 2021).
Bunch of other metric bikes for last 45 years, most missed is the 2003 Honda VTX1800
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
No re-jetting needed. Auto and motorcycle industry standards for jetting/tune for "sea level" is 0-6,000ft. Stock carb jetting is usually on the lean side from the factory for EPA compliance. Most sea level owners generally go up a size on the jets but if you're stock being at 3,000 is probably near perfect. Vroom vroom. 

Joe
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
the cv design compensates for altitude to an extent, and you went the right direction altitude wise. Heck, if it runs nice don't worry about it.
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Now a couple of bicycles, a worn out '87 K75s,
and a rusty 2012 GU bought new
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
YesRevtech100 wrote:Do they sell that locally or is it an import item?
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- Revtech100
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Awesome!Poacher Bob wrote:YesRevtech100 wrote:Do they sell that locally or is it an import item?
2003 HD Ultra Classic - Sold
1969 Honda Trail 90 - Sold
2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black - gave away
2000 custom softball - gave away
2011 KLR 650 -Sold
2013 Ural Gear Up
1969 Honda Trail 90 - Sold
2011 BMW R1200GS Triple Black - gave away
2000 custom softball - gave away
2011 KLR 650 -Sold
2013 Ural Gear Up
- Eric N
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Synthetic Blinker Fluid will give you more blinks.
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_pa ... ucts_id=22

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_pa ... ucts_id=22

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- tx2sturgis
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Your post was either 14 days late or 350 days early!


- Wildhorse Cafe
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
I make my own home made brew of blinker fluid 100 proof. But the Russian brand Stolichnaya is just as good. 

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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
You may want to consider re-calibrating the headlight valve, and re-set the exhaust bearing to the 'Off' position.
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Easy one, your bike was made in Siberia, your are in Alaska. Your bike is just happy with the climate, that is all it is. This summer it will probably get back to normal until it gets cold again...it will be ok...
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- harryball
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
I blame climate change and Bush's first cousin's uncle's roommate who had a Russian dog. It's either that or the seat foam needs to be replaced, I'm sure of it.
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- santareg
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Re: What's wrong with my Ural
Just remember that synthetic blinker fluid contains Viagra, if it blinks longer than 4 hours call Redmond IMZ.



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Сани Санта-два
2014 Ural Gear Up -- Santa's Sleigh #2 -- Sold
1977 BMW R100S / Sputnik -- Santa's Sleigh #1 -- Sold
2005 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan / Motorvation Formula II -- KawaHack -- Sold
A.S.A. Herzo Base Germany 64-68 SP5