2005 ural retro motorcycles were recalled due to a design defect that caused the rear hydraulic brakes to over heat and lock up the wheel. The original owner had recall work completed by dealer but it did not solve the recall issue. I am the second owner of the bike and tried to get ural USA to complete the recall work they refused. Bike has had non functional, unsafe brakes from the original date of purchase and even after recall work was completed...updated7-8-15*bf updated 7/9/2015*js updated 10/25/2017
The worst 2005 Ural Retro problems
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Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles equipped with hydraulic rear and/or sidecar brake systems, the brakes can overheat causing possible rear and/or sidecar wheel lock-up.
- Risk
- Overheated brake systems will result in insufficient braking power. Wheel lock-up may result in a loss of control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear and/or sidecar brake components free of charge. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact irbit motorworks (ural) at 1‑888‑990‑8484.
Recall number 06V172000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Ural Retro reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Ural Retro, close to a typical Retro model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Ural Retro?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ural Retro have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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