Here Comes Summer!

Yeeeaaaahhhh! Summer’s here! Break out the suntan lotion. Get down the camping gear. Put away the thermal underwear. Dust off the map of Europe. Look up the ferry timetables. Polish the shades. Get out the lightweight gloves. Buy some flipflops. Blow the muck off the sunvisor. And get out there! We’re at the end of the petrol age, for heaven’s sake. You’ll never get this chance again! But just a minute….. Why has this chap packed his skis, then? And what is he riding? All is revealed below...................

Peter, thought these amusing photos might fill a small space in H/News. I took them in Australia. Uralla is on the New England Hwy just north of Tamworth in New South Wales; and the product Ural I saw on a shelf in an outback mini-market convenience type store. Regards,

Gavin Phillips (member no 68/5) (Cheers Gavin — Peter)

THE STAFFORD SHOW

From our Man with his Finger on the Pulse Well, we were given a great stand this year! Very large & in a prominent place on the balcony (all that caviare bribery paid off). With a fine selection of bikes on display from a 1935 TZH( from Holland—right) to a 2004 Ural there was a variety to be seen & discussed with the public throughout the show. We even had a DVD player (supplied by Tony) to show these new fangled moving pictures of club rallies & info on how Urals are built — which interested a lot of people. With our membership secretaries (Phil & Gina) on hand, a couple of new members were inducted & forms given out. There were also a couple of other Russian bikes on display on other stands such as a 1957 500cc racing Vostok (of which only 2 others are known) which was on the Classic Motorcycle Enthusiasts stand.

In the auction was a 1938 PMZ 750cc v-twin which was up for £15,000-£18,000 (just think some Urals might go that high one day!). Outside were trails demo's & in the arena they were running all manner of race bikes including a large gathering of Rocket 3s (which was a bit earwax rattling) & Honda 125,250,500 racers as well Scotts, MVs, Nortons & Yams. After the show we all retired to the campsite, where we had erected our own enclave, to discuss all the happenings of the day, with Tony's barbeque in full swing. Certain people (the politburo know where you are) took a great liking to my home brew & supped so much that a new supply has to be brewed for Uttoxeter— plus they renamed it Two Stroke for to its dark colour! When coldness arrived, everyone piled into Tony's camper with its awning ( & Iron Maiden playing in the background). So with good weather, great atmosphere and much joviality the weekend slipped by.

Bikes on display were: Steve (Tarka) Thomas 2000 650 roustabout combo (upper left); Robert Hoffman (Dutch) 1935 TZH 350 (above right); Phil Whitney 1971 Ural M63; Paul Codling Ural M67; Tony Jones 1976 Minsk; Phil & Gina Inman 2004 Ural solo 750; Comrade Carl ISH Jupiter 3 combo.

Comrade Carl

‘You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down’Corner

Hi all members! This is the final update for the rally we are holding at the VJMC show at Uttoxeter, 3^rd  & 4^th July. The weekend price is confirmed at £15 per person (£18 on the website!) and this includes camping and show entry. There are over 70 clubs booked plus other owners’ club rallies including: Vincent, Goldstar, Jawa- CZ, Armstrong and others. Also large auto-jumble, live bands both nights, late bar and food both nights.

There are toilets, washing and shower facilities around the site and a large part of the show is indoors if the weather plays up. So with over 10,000 people attending it’s a good friendly weekend. Also—if you would like to display your bike on the club stand you receive 2 free passes (be quick— limited space).

Cheques payable to C Booth. Address: 6, Curzon Road, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire, FY8 3SE or email comradecarl@tiscali.co.uk

Comrade Carl

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OFF THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW

From Our Off Road and Up the Pavement Correspondent.

Ural motorcycles have evolved slowly and steadily since their birth in 1941. Major changes do not happen often, but about every 10 years there are noticeable technical improvements including 12 volt electrics, better lighting, improved braking, more power, and reverse gear.

During all of this development the shape and style of the sidecar body has not changed.The introduction of the all new “Ural Cross” sidecar body, developed by the European distributor is truly revolutionary. The “Ural Cross” sidecar has been developed as a result of customer demand in Europe for more focused adventure motorcycle. A sidecar capable of carrying more varied loads over rough terrain, snow covered mountains and even competing in amateur off road competition.

For off road competition it is not necessary to have a well-padded, comfortable seat for the passenger. The “Ural Cross” has multiple handholds as it is important that the passenger can move around acting as a co-pilot to add stability and traction when needed in competition events. The adventure rider considering an around the world trip has slightly different requirements. The “Ural Cross” has secure lockable storage as well as a large flat open loading area with plenty of tie down points for awkward loads. The moveable co-pilot grab bar quickly converts the Ural cross sidecar into a cargo sidecar.

The “Ural Cross” is available with or without selectable sidecar drive for European countries that drive on the right, and single wheel drive for countries that drive on the left. The “Ural Cross” is equipped with additional engine protection and a spare wheel on all models. Higher specification models also include a spade, first aid box and fuel can. Further accessories can be added to all models.

For those who already own a Ural combination the “Ural Cross” sidecar body is available separately. Simply unbolt the standard body and replace it with the new “Ural Cross” body. The combination is then ready for your adventure in any weather. If you want to carry your passengers in more comfort again, simply swap the sidecar bodies over.

More details are available from your Ural dealer or at www.ural.cc Ural Cross (without sidecar drive) Minimum retail price: EUR 8.400,-- excl. taxes, this is the same price as the basic model Ural Tourist.

The Ural Cross is available in 2010 only in colour black. Spare wheel (within holder), engine protection included:

Ural Cross TWD (with engageable two wheel drive) Minimum retail price: EUR 9.100,-- excl. taxes, this is the same price as the basic model Ural Sportsman.

The Ural Cross TWD is available in 2010 in colours black and green matt. Spare wheel (within holder), engine protection, spade (within holder), jerry can (within holder), First Aid Box (contains a towing rope) included.

Secrets Of The Newsroom

Another issue complete, our exhausted editor and subeditor crack open a bottle of dandelion and burdock.

Editor: Do you think they’ll like this one? Pyotr: Vhich one?

Editor: The June issue. Pyotr: Da. Will like.