u/Informal-Pin7859

I have a 2011 ural with a sidecar that's seen better days. I got it pretty much free and its going to need an engine. Pieces of rings and shavings in the oil drain plug, pistons rings and jugs shot. Will have to be rebored with all new parts. Tanks rusty, carbs had water in them.

Before I tear I to this thing, new engine? What else will fit? A replacement ural engine is expensive and hard to find, bmw with some modifications. Would an older goldwing gl1000 or gl1100 fit with some modifications provided i dont care about reverse.

I dont mind doing the work but fixing the engine with limited parts doesnt seem like a good plan. Maybe the sidecar will have to be mounted on a different bike because itll be big money to fix.

Video for context, but turning key to on will not start bike. Key has to be turned back between acc and on. Slightly touching the key kills power. Is this a simple fix, new ignition etc?