• SSJMarx@lemm.ee
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    4 months ago

    Bought a Ural motorcycle. Planned to sell my car to afford it - but then nobody bought my car, but then I managed to increase my income and afford it anyway.

    It’s the most dangerous thing I’ve ever ridden. It’s great.

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      Just recently i asked my girlfriend on a roadtrip why anyone would drive something like that? Its acutely an honest question. Why did you buy it, and whats nice about driving it?

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        I’ve always been attracted to “third options”. Cars are boring, sidecars are interesting. I prefer to ride my regular motorcycle when it’s just me, but I go with the sidecar when I need to take my dog or carry a bunch of stuff and my regular car when I need A/C or heat.

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          Is it an old one or one of the newer? Do they still have power to the side car wheel?

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            It’s actually a brand new Kazakhstan-made 2024. Its got the 2WD gear, but you only engage that when off roading because it makes turning even harder than it already is.

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              That sounds nice :) I was thinking of one as my first bike, but don’t want to buy anything new made Russian at the moment

              Got a link to an eu reseller or something?