Six months on a 2021 Ural GEO Gear Up Sidecar Motorcycle! WOULD I BUY THIS?

Baldy (Chris MacAskill) tests the 2021 Ural Geo Gear Up sidecar motorcycle on dirt, off road, long camping trips, adventures...with kids, dogs, partygoers, hardcore Ural owners, and the top brass at Ural Motorcycles including CEO Ilya Khait.

Fascinating links:

0:00 Intro
1:48 Engine sound
3:02 Dirt
7:56 Day ride
11:52 First owner
13:44 Camping with kids
15:58 Long ride
16:38 Mike Paull LBS Sidecars
24:01 Madina Merzhoeva interview
26:07 Ilya Khait interview
28:41 Electric Ural
30:41 Would Baldy buy one?

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[LibertyEver]

I'm not a sidecar guy, but after watching this video, I can definitely see the attraction.

All of Old Baldy's videos are great, with the perfect mix of technical details, his own expert opinions and interviews with people who really know what's what. The dog, wife and grandkids were great and definitely demonstrated the value of a sidecar.

[kenm]

I'm really considering selling my Harley Sportster and buying a ural. Russian was my fourth language. So I might even have a little fun with folks when I go on long trips, lol.

[stoneblue]

Well done buddy. I see a new ADV sticker in the works... with the line underneath it depicting
"Slightly off center"

[robc.]

I always kinda liked Ural's since the first time I seen them, This was a good report on them.

[TheAmerican]

I respect my elders. They are my mentors You and your wife are 7 levels above great video and thank you for the hard work it takes to post them !!!! 🙂

[QuixoticOdyssey]

The best way to travel and explore. Badass bike and a sidecar with a canine companion.

[thatmanstumototours]

Thanks for this. I inch ever closer to the inevitable act of acquiring one...

[CCitis]

Baldy, your wife is a trooper. I can't imagine mine riding in the rain let alone the other stuff you did. Great video.

[pacman]

Mike really knows his stuff. What a wholesome guy

[sarge]

Love the video. Very informative. I have been seriously thinking of getting a Ural now for two or three years. I have always been a cruiser type motorcycle rider, three of them being Harleys. My current bike is a 2013 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, so that’s full tour pack and comfortable passenger seat. I use it to commute to work, and some weekend day trips with my wife. I do find that I do get tired after riding for a while, and balancing a 960 lb bike in the city, add to that our combined weight with my bike, my wife, and me is 1300lb. I’m 57 years old, so not getting any younger. Also, I do love what I call the “Throw and Go” ability for commuting to work where I simply throw my work bag in the rear trunk of the Ultra and go. No tie down strapping required. I would certainly be able to do that with a Ural. I’m not sure if I should start with and older model for less money, or get one of the newer Urals from 2019 up.

[carlosocatavious]

What a friggin great review. so thorough. Love it. No wonder it's an adult and not a self absorbed noob.

[Kboss]

Boss: How was your mental health day off?
Me: I almost died.
🤣🤣🤣

[motorcyclecafe]

One of the best videos I've seen on Urals. Good Job!

[bobvedder]

I did remove the little, difficult to remove & maintain battery, and put a regular car battery in the trunk which has a better cold cranking power and added a trickle charger for our cold winters.

[brianshelford]

Always love your videos! I guess I'm a little "off center" too. When I slow down a bit I will buy one of these. Love them!

[haitch]

Thank you from Oz. Sadly no GEO made with lefties chair down under. Cannot wait to pick up my lefty GU in a month or so.

[martychin]

Excellent review, 28 Urals later, still fun.

[pauld]

Great video Chris. I wish I had a side car dog.

[KeyserTheRedBeard]

terrific video ADVRIDER. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Keep on up the awesome work.

[hughmac]

I've had a sidecar on my 1988 Harley Davidson Lowrider for 34 years, off and on, but more on. It is fantastic fun, especially in the mountains with no one in the chair, lots of weight transfer and drifting. I've always wanted an ADV sidecar, but I already have too many bikes.