Ural 650 End Of Year Roundup 2022

Since this member’s bike last featured in our blog, a lot of puzzling and head scratching finally solved the problem of the ill-fitting rear wheel.  It transpired that the manufacturers had chosen to install the taper roller bearings  with the outer race facing inwards.  This may not mean much to the less mechanically inclined amongst you but let me tell you that Ural seem to be in a minority of one.  I have never seen  taper roller bearings fitted in this fashion.  However once installed in this way the wheel is finally wobble free.  Attention then moved to the front forks and we found they were as flexible as the average piece of hosepipe.  The forks were stripped and bushes swapped with some from another set of forks.   This helped to give some rigidity to the front end.  Apparently those in the know tell us to expect a little flexibility, it is quite normal.  Praise must also go to Dave Moon who has kindly reconstructed the bike’s wiring loom.  His work looks extremely professional.