My Ural is manufactured in 1971. I have made trips Finland-Sweden-Poland-baltic countries-Finland and Finland-Norway-Finland. I have hand no broblems on my Ural on those long trips. Carpurators I have changed to non-russian models, but all other things are original. Terrible driving conditions and practically no breaks are standard "features". Very easy to maintain. All maintenance can be made on the road with very basic tools. Makes peoples turn their heads more than a Porche. Especially eldery ladies likes this bike.