This will be TurbanRider's 2nd Ironman participation. I finished last year with the Ducati Monster 795. It's a naked sport bike so my whole body ached, which was to my advantage as I was on full alert the whole time, never missing a beat and did not go to the comfort of a kerosene pump for a nap (that's a first!).
Let's do this!
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TurbanRider is looking forward to see you there friends! |
Ural-listically speaking, I'm a little hesitant to use the three-wheeler, but according to my calculations, it can be done. It's totally gonna be changing the game. If ever I finished within the alloted time, this will be historic and epic for the Boss Ironman. So looking forward to throttling the Russian bike.
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Ural-listically speaking, it can be done, says I! This is the Ural Gear Up |
Ural Gear Up Specifications:
Displacement, cc: 749
Engine type: OHV air cooled 2 cylinder 4 stroke “boxer” (flat twin)
Valve per cylinder: 2
Bore and stroke (mm x mm): 78 x 78
Max output (hp): 41 @ 5500 rpm
Max torque (ft-lbs): 42 @ 4300 rpm
Compression: 8.6:1
Fuel system: Throttle body EFI
Starting: Electric & Kickstart
Clutch: Double-disc dry
Transmission type: Manual
Speeds: 4 forward 1 reverse
Primary drive (rear wheel): Driveshaft
Final drive ratio: 4.62
Engageable sidecar wheel drive: Yes, driveshaft
Overall length, inch.: 98.8
Overall heights, inch.: 54.3
Overall width, inch.: 63.6
Seat height, (unladen), inch.: 32.0
Ground clearance (unladen),inch.: 6.8
Dry weight, lbs: 730
Front suspension: IMZ leading link fork
Rear suspension: Double sided swing-arm with two Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorbers, 5x adjustable
Sidecar suspension: Single sided swing-arm with Sachs hydraulic spring shock absorber, 5x adjustable
Wheels: 2.5X19 Aluminum rims with steel spokesTires: Duro HF-308, 4.0×19″
Front brake: 4-piston fixed Brembo caliper with 295mm floating NG rotor
Rear brake: HB big bore single piston integrated floating caliper with 256mm fixed NG rotor
Sidecar brake: 2-piston fixed Brembo caliper with 245mm floating NG rotor
Fuel grade: 91 Octane, unleaded
Fuel tank capacity, gallons: 5.0
Reserve, gallons: app. 1
Estimated fuel economy, mpg: 31-37
Estimated range, miles: 155-185
Recommended max cruising speed, mph: 70
Max permissible weight, lbs:1325
Trunk volume, cubic ft.: 2.9
Alternator: Denso, Peak Output 40 Amp @ 14vdc, 560 Wt
Battery: FAYTX20HL (12V, 20A)
Headlight: H6024 (65/35)
Spark plugs: NGK BPR6HS
Rock and Roll: HELL YES!
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UPDATE: Minor Last Minute Change... I Changed Bike
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After much careful thought and consideration (about 2 minutes), I decided that the Ural Retro is the optimal bike to us for the BOSS Ironman Challenge. It doesn't have offroady wheels, it's no 2-wheel drive. But its great for road use, and a little more economical, relatively, in consuming gas. All in all it was an incredible machine capable of doing a very stable 120 kmh. It is actually capable of more, considering it is stil a 750cc engine
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U - R -ALright! |
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TAKE OFF: Star of the Stotsenberg
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I admit it. I enjoy the little attention that I got. I mean come on it's not everyday (or every year) that a 3-wheeler gets to be a participant in a most prestigious motorcycle event. No offense Piaggio MP3, you're cool and all but the Ural Retro has all eyes on it.
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The Long Riders! |
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Randy "The Shooter" Silva-Netto |
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Registration |
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Together We Ride! |
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The Spyder booth at the Ironman. Superb! |
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Car category Ready to roll |
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Maynard putting on the Ironman sticker on the Haima. |
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TurbanRider gives thumbs up too |
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Christian Motorcycle Association |
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Proudly wearing colors, the CMA |
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Mr. Bobby Orbe and Mr. Binggoy Berenguer |
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Mr. Maynard Marcelo of C! and Mr. Roscoe Odullo of Wheeltek |
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Mr Pogi they are! |
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Spyder helmet user spotted! |
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Great to see Inside Racing here! |
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Endurance man Glenn Bellido |
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Mr. Mark Chuidian of Spyder Philippines |
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TurbanRider gives you the smoldering looks. |
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Mark and Glenn |
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Brother Ric S. Medina giving send off prayers to the riders. |
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Talk about multitasking. Participants and hosts at the same time! |
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Mark and the "Storm" Joey Rivero |
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Here he is! Mr. Teng Sorreta of WRU (Where Are You) tracking devices |
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Bobby: "One at a time guys!" |
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Ironman Chairman Mr. Petchoy Morales, Mr. Bobby Orbe of Wheeltek and Mr. Lakay Bernard president of BOSS |
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Ducatista Kamlon Alam |
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Mr. Binggoy Berenguer and Mr. Maynard Marcelo |
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2nd time the Haima will be participating in the BOSS Ironman and 2nd time they will finish it with decent time. |
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Yep |
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Yep |
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Mr. Arnel "Arnelli" Ignacio celebrity participant |
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Another celebrity participant, Ramon "Monching" Christopher |
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Almost didn't fit the arc |
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Mr. Ricci Abrina of Inside Racing |
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RUNNING WITH THE WIND
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The Ural Retro is capable of running stably at 120 kmh! It can even go as fast as 140 kmh! lest we forget it is still a 750cc bike. An easily adjusted knob handlebar stabilizers lets you adjust the steering dampening on the fly. When going at high speeds, you can tighten it a bit, and let loose when attacking twisty roads.
I expected to be at the far rear of the pack but surprisingly I was able to catch up most of the time,
Unfortunately, at the end of it all, I wasn't allowed to enter Clark because it has a sidecar. They won't be reasoned with. Just because it has a sidecar, it is already not allowed to enter just like the expressways which I avoided during the run to avoid hassle. I wouldn't be able to finish the Ironman afterall.
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I went as far as Sinait Ilocos actually. This is going back home.
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Meet my driver! Will you look at that thing! His (insert imagined body part here) must be as big and hard.
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I know where you live!
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AWARDING:
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So much fun to see a lot of friends under one big roof.
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3 of the fastest guys in the world. Mr. Amar Sanghera was the first to arrive in the challenge |
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Nice to see a lot of friends under one big roof |
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Holy Rider presiding over the mass. |
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Spyder helmet users spotted! |
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Fast Five. The first group of five to arrive at the finish line |
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Peace to you too Teth |
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Collin Yap - official shooter of the BMW |
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Mr. Jun Sorre - one of the fastest |
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Mr. Butchoy - another fast rider |
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Mr. Kamlon Alam |
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Holy Rider gets appreciated for his participation in the run |
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Yep |
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Nice guys. They have been considered as finishers even though they did not make it in time. They instead helped a fellow rider who needed assistance. That's what I call the rider spirit. Kudos guys! |
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Mr. Teng Sorreta of WRU |
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All in the family! They are the Dizons and they all participated in the Ironman |
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Most "experienced" guy. At 68 he still rocks it |
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Mr. Mark Chiudian of Spyder |
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Big kudos to all the policemen who joined the BOSS Ironman! |
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That's Mr. T-REX Rock and Roll himself, Resty Renia |
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Mr. Lawrence of ProMoto |
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The Long Riders! |
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Thank you General for making our travel safe! |
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First Husband and Wife to arrive! Woohoo! |
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Brothers! |
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THank you sir for the worry-free riding! |
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4 time finisher Ironlady Teth "First Lady" Rayos del Sol |
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"I;m finally gonna have a medal!" - Mr. Jake Yu |
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Mr. Mar Luciano |
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Mr. Ricky Montecillo |
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Doc. Glenn Latorre |
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Mr. Jet Trias |
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Mr. Toto |
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Mr. Bobby Orbe of Wheeltek |
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Mark Chuidian of Spyder |
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Mr. Ricky Rivas of Vigan Heritage Motorcycle Club is appreciated for his undying support for the Ironman as one of the head marshals of the event |
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Mr. Bobby Orbe, Gen Boy Vano and Dr. Ricky Rivas |
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Proud winner of a Spyder helmet. Hooray! |
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Yep that's your TurbanRider |
See you all next year for the 11th BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge!
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