CRAWFORD SALES COMPANY: Ural Changes and Upgrades 2003-2011

IMZ-Ural Motorcyles, Parts, and Service in Southeast Michigan

Ural Changes and Upgrades 2003-2011

Ural 2003-2011 Changes & Upgrades

Most recent changes are listed first.

2011
New paint options, including more powder coat colors
Aluminum rims on all models, including the sT
Duro tires standard on all models
Trunk locks on all models (except the sT)
New round indicator lamps
New Cordura tonneau covers and aprons
GearUp now equipped with single seat and rack
New Aluminum upper fork bolts
Improved high-strength final drive ring gear bolts

2010
Aluminum alloy rims for Patrol and Tourist models
Polymer driveshaft coupling
Rocker arms with needle bearings
Bearing instead of bronze bushing on the camshaft rear end
Polished ports of the cylinder head
Stainless steel used instead of chrome plating on all tubular parts (bumpers, clips, handles etc.)
New design of the low front mounting point of the sidecar
Marzocchi telescopic forks on Retro and ST models

2009
Stainless steel exhaust pipes and mufflers
Removable plate under the driver seat
Powder painted body parts on some models
Standard greaseable u-joints for 2wd shaft (GMB)
Unified EU/US wire harness

2008
Complete new valve train including 7mm stem valves, sealed valve guides, hardened valve seats and stiffer valve springs
New clutch springs
Shock absorbers from Sachs
Pivot bearings installed in place of bushings in both front and rear swing arms
Tapered steering head bearings (SKF)
Steel braided brake hoses
New tool kit

2007
Ducati ignition system
Herzog precision cut timing gears and oil pump gears
Surfaced clutch plates for smooth operation
Herzog shafts and precision cut gears for gearbox
Reversed style drive shaft with larger spline surface area
Improved 2WD engagement rod with UNI balls
Improved front sidecar mount to allow more adjustment and negative camber
SKF sealed wheel bearings
Brembo floating disc on all models
Improved sidecar truck hinges and handle
Standard (7/8') handle bar size and removable risers
Bottom out travel limiter on sidecar swing arm
NAK seals
SKF bearings
High quality 8.8 hardware used throughout

2006
New header fastening system for exhaust pipes
Type V ignition (one-piece rotor)
Floating disc on Retro/Troyka front brake
Mechanical rear drum brakes on Retro
Petcock mounting on the tank without adapter
"Upside-down" type of air filter
Ducati ignition (late 2006)
Neutral indicator off when reverse is "on"
Drive shaft with longer splines

2005
Front bumper for Patrol
New bench seats
New wire harness with power outlet in the sidecar

2004
Denso alternator
Type IV ignition (outside location, two-piece rotor)
Improved 2wd engagement lever (with fixing plate)

2003
Brembo disc brake
IMWA 750 engine (different valves, camshaft, pistons)