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Quote from hdgypsyman on November 7, 2020, 6:50 amThe dirtier side......
The dirtier side......
Quote from Edward Jones on November 13, 2020, 10:44 amFinally received my new to me 1980 Motorvation Coupe Royale parked next to my 1987 GL1200A. I think they look "Right" together. But have to run the roads so it'll be a few months before I can get serious.
Finally received my new to me 1980 Motorvation Coupe Royale parked next to my 1987 GL1200A. I think they look "Right" together. But have to run the roads so it'll be a few months before I can get serious.
Uploaded files:Quote from AceinSav on November 18, 2020, 4:48 amEdward, that looks very nice. they look good together. looking forward to more pictures once you have it connected and out on the road
Edward, that looks very nice. they look good together. looking forward to more pictures once you have it connected and out on the road
Quote from Tax Man on November 18, 2020, 10:15 amThe Coupe Royale is a pretty unique sidehack. I hope you get to try to wear it out. My Motorvation Formula II LTD has about 150,000 miles I put on it, and it had two previous owners so I don't know how many actual miles it has gone. I replaced the torsion bar after bouncing over a tree limb that was across the road while riding home in a thunderstorm. That incident damaged the splines on the torsion bar enough so it wouldn't hold its position. I also replaced the bearings on the sidecar wheel.
The Coupe Royale is a pretty unique sidehack. I hope you get to try to wear it out. My Motorvation Formula II LTD has about 150,000 miles I put on it, and it had two previous owners so I don't know how many actual miles it has gone. I replaced the torsion bar after bouncing over a tree limb that was across the road while riding home in a thunderstorm. That incident damaged the splines on the torsion bar enough so it wouldn't hold its position. I also replaced the bearings on the sidecar wheel.
Quote from Gandolf on November 18, 2020, 1:36 pmQuote from Tax Man on November 18, 2020, 10:15 amThe Coupe Royale is a pretty unique sidehack. I hope you get to try to wear it out. My Motorvation Formula II LTD has about 150,000 miles I put on it, and it had two previous owners so I don't know how many actual miles it has gone. I replaced the torsion bar after bouncing over a tree limb that was across the road while riding home in a thunderstorm. That incident damaged the splines on the torsion bar enough so it wouldn't hold its position. I also replaced the bearings on the sidecar wheel.
150,000 wow, how many tugs did you go through?
Quote from Tax Man on November 18, 2020, 10:15 amThe Coupe Royale is a pretty unique sidehack. I hope you get to try to wear it out. My Motorvation Formula II LTD has about 150,000 miles I put on it, and it had two previous owners so I don't know how many actual miles it has gone. I replaced the torsion bar after bouncing over a tree limb that was across the road while riding home in a thunderstorm. That incident damaged the splines on the torsion bar enough so it wouldn't hold its position. I also replaced the bearings on the sidecar wheel.
150,000 wow, how many tugs did you go through?
Quote from Bumboo on December 1, 2020, 7:56 pmBMW K1100 with California and Kawasaki Voyager XII with Daytona 2+2.
BMW K1100 with California and Kawasaki Voyager XII with Daytona 2+2.
Uploaded files:Quote from smitty901 on December 1, 2020, 8:15 pmLaid the bike to rest . Sidecar was not on it at the time . It will rise again on the new bike. Good by to a great Tug.
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Laid the bike to rest . Sidecar was not on it at the time . It will rise again on the new bike. Good by to a great Tug.
Quote from dholaday on December 14, 2020, 3:47 pmWas out riding in Fangorn Forest, IN, when a wandering Ent leapt out in front of my rig. Or maybe I tried taking a decreasing radius 20mph right hander at 40mph. Whatever.
We managed to get the rig back on the road, and with the help of a crow bar and some baling wire to pry the muffler away from the rear tire, I was able to ride to lunch and then back home.
Poor baby is resting in the garage while the insurance company tries to figure out what to do.
Says a lot about the strength of EML frames and connections that the rig is still drivable.
Duncan
Was out riding in Fangorn Forest, IN, when a wandering Ent leapt out in front of my rig. Or maybe I tried taking a decreasing radius 20mph right hander at 40mph. Whatever.
We managed to get the rig back on the road, and with the help of a crow bar and some baling wire to pry the muffler away from the rear tire, I was able to ride to lunch and then back home.
Poor baby is resting in the garage while the insurance company tries to figure out what to do.
Says a lot about the strength of EML frames and connections that the rig is still drivable.
Duncan
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Quote from smitty901 on December 14, 2020, 4:29 pmQuote from 2FLTC on December 14, 2020, 7:37 amHere is one of my sidecars.
That is cool.
Quote from 2FLTC on December 14, 2020, 7:37 amHere is one of my sidecars.
That is cool.
Quote from CCjon on December 14, 2020, 4:30 pmDuncan, so sorry to hear about the rig taking a beating, but am glad you are okay. Have admired that rig from afar, and inspected up close. Is a beautiful set up.
Did the sidecar take all the impact? Any damage to the front forks?
Duncan, so sorry to hear about the rig taking a beating, but am glad you are okay. Have admired that rig from afar, and inspected up close. Is a beautiful set up.
Did the sidecar take all the impact? Any damage to the front forks?
Quote from SwampFox on December 15, 2020, 7:31 amSure glad you were not injured Duncan. Best of luck with the repairs.
Sure glad you were not injured Duncan. Best of luck with the repairs.
Quote from Deleted user on December 15, 2020, 8:15 amMorning Duncan,
Glade you made it home. I'm volunteering at Carillon Park in Wright Brothers tomorrow 9-1. If you need anyone to stop by and kick tires. Or whatever.
Dave USCA president
937-554-1817
Dave@szkud.net
Morning Duncan,
Glade you made it home. I'm volunteering at Carillon Park in Wright Brothers tomorrow 9-1. If you need anyone to stop by and kick tires. Or whatever.
Dave USCA president
937-554-1817
Quote from dholaday on December 16, 2020, 3:24 pmCCjon: As far as I can tell sidecar took most of the impact - M/C forks and frame seem to be ok but I haven't had it thoroughly inspected yet. Left side pannier and mounts took a bit of a beating and muffler is toast - especially after we used a crowbar to pry it off the rear wheel. 😁
Swampfox: I did end up with a broken rib [doctor: "Take tylenol and suck it up - you'll feel better in a few weeks"], a few assorted sprains and bruises, and a severely damaged ego. Time has solved all but the ego problem.
Dave: Today was filled with household chores - hope we can get together later.
BTW, I owe a big thanks to the other folks from the Greater Cincinnati BMW Club who were on the ride - they managed to get me and the rig up on the road and made sure I got home ok.
Thanks
Duncan
CCjon: As far as I can tell sidecar took most of the impact - M/C forks and frame seem to be ok but I haven't had it thoroughly inspected yet. Left side pannier and mounts took a bit of a beating and muffler is toast - especially after we used a crowbar to pry it off the rear wheel. 😁
Swampfox: I did end up with a broken rib [doctor: "Take tylenol and suck it up - you'll feel better in a few weeks"], a few assorted sprains and bruises, and a severely damaged ego. Time has solved all but the ego problem.
Dave: Today was filled with household chores - hope we can get together later.
BTW, I owe a big thanks to the other folks from the Greater Cincinnati BMW Club who were on the ride - they managed to get me and the rig up on the road and made sure I got home ok.
Thanks
Duncan
Quote from Steve on January 8, 2021, 8:05 pmMy DMC Tomahawk SE on my Indian Chief. My Australian Shepherds, Montana and Cherokee have thousands of miles of riding. DMC builds a beautiful, quality sidecar.
My DMC Tomahawk SE on my Indian Chief. My Australian Shepherds, Montana and Cherokee have thousands of miles of riding. DMC builds a beautiful, quality sidecar.
Uploaded files:Quote from Big Tom on January 8, 2021, 8:35 pmNice looking rig. I especially like the idea of the door. Saves the doggies from a jump.
Nice looking rig. I especially like the idea of the door. Saves the doggies from a jump.
Quote from panhead_kicker on January 15, 2021, 7:36 pmMe and my brother heading out on my 1969 ElectraGlide
Me and my brother heading out on my 1969 ElectraGlide
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Quote from Jack McGinnis on January 16, 2021, 9:15 amLucy in sleeper hack, Lucy in Guzzi, Lucy in Triumph, Lucy in BMW
Lucy in sleeper hack, Lucy in Guzzi, Lucy in Triumph, Lucy in BMW
Uploaded files:Quote from Jack McGinnis on January 16, 2021, 9:17 amLucy in sleeper hack
Lucy in sleeper hack
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