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21st May 2013, 10:20 AM #1
A Motorbike for the Scale Modellers to build
A Motorbike for the Scale Modellers to build...
I'd seen this restored old motor bike and sidecar in camaflarged paintwork being ridden around the local area, then saw it parked in a carpark.
Sorry the photos are poor but they were taken with an old Nokia E65 phone camera.
I believe the bike is eastern European or maybe Russian though has a BMW look with the boxer engine.
I'm sure it'd look awesome as a model on the mantel piece.
Cheers, crowie
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21st May 2013, 12:46 PM #2
Nice looking. It does look like a BMW.
I just did a quick search. They're Russian-made and even have an Australian website. imz-ural.com.au - Home
They come in a range of models, almost all with sidecars. 750cc engine, shaft-driven, the weight is 335kg. The one in your pics appears to be the Ural 'Gobi Ranger'. (Headlight on the sidecar.)
They've apparently been making bikes for 70 years, starting with the M72, which was a copy of the BMW R71, hence the BMW look.
For the 70th anniversary release, they made 30 w/ sidecar and an additional 10 solo bikes, not available here.
Edit: I can see why you thought it was an old, restored one, Pete. They definitely have an old look about them, but it's probably brand new.... Steve
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24th December 2013, 05:37 AM #3New Member
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Not sure if your in Perth but they sell them in Wangara, WA. It is a Ural. Not cheap really. It's about $19k I think in that spec.
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24th December 2013, 08:43 AM #4
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum.....
There are quite a few members in and around Perth....
Do you do some toymaking, scale modelling or just a bike enthusiasts??
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork....
Cheers crowie
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24th December 2013, 09:09 AM #5
CROWIE, Maybe we should get diamondt to look at it, he made a BSA sloper and sidecar earlier this year. John.
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24th December 2013, 09:25 AM #6
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24th December 2013, 10:39 AM #7New Member
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Haven't really done any solid wood work since school but I just picked up a lathe and after hitting the turning section I saw a few trains showing up, which led me here.
Going to give a basic engine a shot for my 2yo lad.
Really should go visit that intro page......
Thanks,
Jason.
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24th December 2013, 03:15 PM #8
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