Ural Parts in Cambodia or Thailand?

[johnd_nw]

I live in Dalat, Vietnam and am looking for a few parts for my mid-70's Ural M67-36, including up to 4-19" rims to which I will add my current hub and spokes. I would love to switch to black rims if I can find them. Worst case, I need to replace at least 2 of my current chrome rims.



I've heard there are a couple shops in Cambodia (PP?) that would have what I need.

I'm thinking there may also be places in Thailand or Singapore or (long shot) Lao.

I'm ready to head to wherever I can find them--although there are quite a few Urals here in Vietnam, parts, including wheels, are as common as the new Africa Twin.

Can anyone please help me out with leads?

Thank you!

[Sun Chaser]

Two motorcycle tour companies based in Hanoi use these '70's era Urals. They bought up a goodly number (maybe 50-100) to make a much smaller fleet of rentals for their tours You might be able to talk them into selling a few wheels if they have them in the unused parts bin. Doubt they would be cheap, but would be original.

I seldom see any of these '70s Urals in Thailand. The few I saw in Cambodia in the last 14-15 years were brought in from other (Vietnam) countries.

Good luck with your hunt.

Regards,

Dr. G
Chief, of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE Magazine
Survivor: www.greataroundtheworldmotorcycleadventurerally.co m

[johnd_nw]

Originally Posted by Sun Chaser

Two motorcycle tour companies based in Hanoi use these '70's era Urals. They bought up a goodly number (maybe 50-100) to make a much smaller fleet of rentals for their tours You might be able to talk them into selling a few wheels if they have them in the unused parts bin. Doubt they would be cheap, but would be original.

I seldom see any of these '70s Urals in Thailand. The few I saw in Cambodia in the last 14-15 years were brought in from other (Vietnam) countries.

Good luck with your hunt.

Regards,

Dr. G
Chief, of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE Magazine
Survivor: The World Motorcycle Adventure Tour and Travel Rally

Thanks, Dr. G! I sent a message to Cuong of Cuong's Motorbike Tours about 5 minutes before I saw your reply. I don't know the other Ural tour company, but I will do some more research.

John

[Sun Chaser]

Cuong is a pretty fun guy. In the photo below he is the good looking fellow. He was "advising me" as a consultant that day about a year ago on a possible 2nd edition of my first motorcycle book (15 book titles ago :-) ), MOTORCYCLE SEX.

I've sent you a PM about a possible second source in Hanoi.

Good hunting!

Regards,

Dr. G
Chief, of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE Magazine
Survivor: www.greataroundtheworldmotorcycleadventurerally.co m

[johnd_nw]

Now that I see your photo, were you at the Chiang Mai HUBB meeting in 2015? If so, I think we met there. Thanks for all the help!

[Sun Chaser]

Yes, I was at 2015 HU Mini-Meeting at Rider's Corner, kind of in the back ground. Missed 2016 (was headed to the bottom of South America) and 2017 (was on Southern Africa rally/tour, the "Soft Butt Adventure Ride).

In 2011, I has some fun with the 70's era Urals in Vietnam. Here's a link:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2011/08/article/dr-frazier-ho-chi-minh-jungle-expedition/

One year (2005 or 2006?) I arrived in Da Lat on a rented Minsk from Hanoi the day the local motorcycle groups were doing a group ride around the lake. Great fun (I rode in the far back). The only Goldwing in Vietnam at the time was there, quite a crowd gathering to listen to the radio!

Alas, all things change. Last Vietnam trip I saw many "big bikes," including a Valkerye and KTM, plus a few H-Ds. I used a "frankenstein" Minsk on that tour to do something a little different (Minsk, painted and badged "Kawasaki"), with a Wyn engine/tranny. Also great fun...see pic. Passed through Da Lat that trip, only stopping for a "burger" at a new place on the corner in the center of town.

Of the 5-6 different motorbikes I used over there, the Ural was the biggest (650 cc), and the loudest, with the worst brakes and most clunky tanny, but a most memorable trip.

Hope you can chase down your wheels at a reasonable cost.

Regards,

Dr. G
Chief, of the World Adventure Affairs Desk, CITY BIKE Magazine
Survivor: www.greataroundtheworldmotorcycleadventurerally.co m