There’s absolutely nothing about this video that isn’t great. It’s a big ass bear riding in some Russian dude’s sidecar. There’s no secret message, no hidden meaning, just a giant potentially dangerous beast in a ridiculous conveyance. Perfect!
I’ve always wanted a Ural (sidecar motorcycle); in part because they’re wildly impractical. Alas, the Ural is Russian crazy and, even if I could afford a Ural, I can’t do Russian crazy. I’m in awe of this video’s distilled essence of Russian crazy. I salute them for it. (Don’t get me wrong, I can do American crazy and that’s got its own merits. If I had a Ural I’d do something deplorably fun of the red, white, and blue variety with it… but not a damn bear! A Ural in it’s native habitat seems ideal for under a bear’s ass. Everything is perfect.)
Drink it all in. It’s a bear on a motorcycle sidecar. What a wonderful world in which we live!
He’s exercising his right to bear arms!
They became quite the fad around here, AC. They’re great around town but struggle at highway speeds. I’ve also heard that the Russkies have been domesticating bears forever. They make excellent companions for those that know their ways and how to respect them. In fact, their loyalty is legendary…
I’ve wanted a Ural since forever. Who doesn’t want a motorcycle with a DRIVEN sidecar wheel?!? Alas, I can’t justify yet another obscure maintenance heavy machine that’s super awesome off road but sucks on pavement, has no heat, and gets shitty MPG. But boy are they cool! (I’ve also started pining for an ARGO. Any transport that makes no sense but is cool totally appeals to me.)
Russians and bears go together like vodka and hangovers. Just meant for each other.
BTW: Liked the houseboat/tent canoe with outriggers. Classy!
If you are going to do that, you will need to think up a witty reply to “Does a bear shit in the Urals?”. “Only in the sidecar” is likely to leave people confused. Just saying, is all … >};o)
The guy on the back is wearing a safety vest, so you know this is going to turn out OK.