Posted by T.J. Higgins on November 24, 2010, 10:17 am
>Interesting post. Usually in a conversation, you're able to pull out
>the main point.
>Your main point is :
>"Do I really want to ride a motorcycle in the winter?"
>Answer that question first and be sure of your answer.
>The rest will flow from there.
Really. For the price of the Ural, the OP can get a pretty
nice 4WD pickup truck, especially if he sells the car and
uses that money along with the Ural money.
Posted by High Plains Thumper on November 25, 2010, 9:59 am
CS wrote:
> "sean_q" wrote...
>> a lighter frame, windshields on both the bike and the hack, better
>> support (the local dealer won't even look at a Dnepr), higher top
>> speed, a leading link front end (ie, lighter and more nimble steering)
>> (once it's fixed) disk brakes and a bike that would likely be in
>> rideable condition for a longer time. Hmmm, that seems like a lot more
>> than mere marginal gains for an extra $3500.
>
> That seems like a bargain to me.
>
> Those with a special place in their heart for old, clunky bikes (I do,
> but don't have the money/resources for bikes that don't serve a
> practical purpose) may have a different view, of course.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some are willing to spend $24,000
US for a full dressed Harley-Davidson. Half that for something that is
more than a "retro" and could go places a Harley could not would be
considered reasonable, me thinks.
--
HPT
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>the main point.
>Your main point is :
>"Do I really want to ride a motorcycle in the winter?"
>Answer that question first and be sure of your answer.
>The rest will flow from there.