Brian Mortinson

[RedMenace]

I am trying to reach Brian Mortinson. He had a blue and cream Ural sidecar rig at the BlackDog, I think he was #164. Rumor was he retired Saturday with a hole in either his oilpan or transmission, leaking oil. Anyone know how to contact him?

[brian.mortensen]

Red Menace. This is Brian Mortensen responding. You're right. I did'nt finish Saturday. My comrade and I strayed onto the "difficult" route and I really punished my Ural. It did all it could do, then...POOF! A cloud of smoke and it was done. I thought Something was really wrong with it, but after letting it sit in the shade while I had lunch, it started up and we went back to camp. I quickly reported to Albert of Ural and we combed it over and determined that it had simply overheated. I have a new respect for my Ural, because I really did punish it. My thanks to the riders that helped me up acouple of extra steep hills. My comrade and I were set up for the Ratdog too, but I was so sick the Friday before. I just could'nt do it. Take care.

[Tawmass]

Brian,
Glad to hear it was just an overheating issue! When I originally heard it was a cracked case or something, it did not sound good.
-Tom

[RedMenace]

Brian, thanks for replying
I am working on an article and could use more details. You can reach me by email: vernonatgorge.net
How far did you get? Did you actually sieze a piston or valve, then? Do you know where you were when it stopped? How is the bike running now?
What was your passengers name? What year and model is your Ural?
Had you done dualsport events before? Would you do it again? Inquiring minds want to know

Oh and don't feel too bad about missing the Rat Dog. Really.
(sorry Tom

[brian.mortensen]

Red Menace. I tried to e-mail you some answers. I hope you got it. I would be interested to read whatever you come up with. I'm certainly looking forward to the next event. Hopefully the scardey cat ride comes together. That's even close to home. I'm considering trading in my Ural deco classic for another model. The deco is designed more for the road. I think I need a to find a Ural tourist with the off road suspension and fender clearance.