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tinboatcapt · 2015-02-23T20:34:27Z

So, after wanting a rig since the 70's I now own one...sort of. Last fall I began the quest to put together the rig I really wanted. An 80's Honda CB with a Velorex 562 hack. I bought the bike and began going through it getting it ready for the mating. I tried to buy but missed out on a couple of opportunities to buy the car, but held out hope for one by the coming season. The best laid plans as usual went by the wayside. Bored one evening here in Georgia (Home is Minnesota) I find, on Craigs list a rig in Arizona that strikes my fancy but for several problems: Location, My failure to make PayPal work, and it doesn't fit the description of the rig I had thought I wanted. I figure I can solve the location thing temporarily if a long time friend in Phoenix can help me out with this. A few phone calls, a little negotiation and sure enough (oops! Now what do I do?) he can check this out for me and make this happen. Even better he offers to front the cash while my check crosses in the mail. Two problems solved at once. He hasn't driven a rig before but we have many miles together over the years on two wheels so he knows a bit about bikes. I trust him to honestly evaluate the tug. Evaluating the handling of the rig is another matter. Oh well, I decided that whatever I end up with will be a finished rig I can hopefully ride this season. He found it to be as well built and maintained as advertised, bought it, and followed my advice to trailer it to his rural home. Next thing I get is notice that he had bought it and attached a picture of himself and his dog on/in it, both grinning from ear to ear. They had been riding it around the back roads around his place in the desert. Now I'm concerned that he will just send the check back and keep it for himself. I'll be leaving Georgia to return home to Minnesota in March, but It may be late April before I can get this thing home. There were three problems, remember? It isn't a mid weight, around town type of rig I thought I would have. It is a 1200 Gold Wing with a California sidecar. I'm tempted to ride it back. An outfit this size is intended for touring, isn't it? If all goes well, and I survive the ride, perhaps I'll try to get to the Sturgis rally. Jim

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Hack__n

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Here are a couple of shots of CB650/Velorex 562 combos that we have setup in the past. They worked nicely together.
The pre 2005 models with the 15mm axles usually needed suspension upgrades. The next Cruiser models have a 20mm axle and improved suspension.

Lonnie

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Posted : February 27, 2015 8:50 am

Peter Pan

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That looks like it matches way better then KLR650 and Velorex...So in case my Husquarna insert into the Jawa does not get road approval, I just have to continue looking.
Who knows if in the end my Velorex might end up with a "Güllepump"?
Thank you Lonnie and best wishes for your health.

Posted : February 27, 2015 12:05 pm

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Peter Pan - 2/27/2015 7:32 AM

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For me if I am able to keep up with a local youngster in the serpentines I AM FAST, while he is just making 66-75% of what he might be capable of.
Have fun in the snow while I hope to get a change for to go fishing.
Sven

I think I can keep up

Posted : February 27, 2015 3:41 pm