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Hack__n
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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4633
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RE: A hack of unknown origins.

Maybe it was originally a leaner. In that case it would only use two mounts . Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: sidecar

California Sidecar Company made the Commutor just for scooters. They went out of production in 2000-2001 since they weren't all that popular (nor we...

16 years ago
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RE: I can't drive 55...

The double nickel years were a fiasco and like the present gasohol debacle didn't help mileage or pollution. In the Northwest we are a long ways from...

16 years ago
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RE: broken mount

I think your failure was due tostress on the ungusseted 90 degree butt joint. The weld has held up but the weakness lies in the heat affected zone on...

16 years ago
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RE: motorvation spyder used value

Check NADA or Kelley Blue books. Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: f650 + Velorex a good match?

Like all BMWs since 60's the F650 is lacking in frame access points for sidecar mounting. sub-frame mount assembly will be needed to mount a sideca...

16 years ago
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RE: U.S. Sidecar Safety Standards?

Sidecars in the US are classified as an accessory, not a vehicle. The usual manufacturers liability statutes do apply so their are some things that ...

16 years ago
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RE: SEEKING ASSISTANCE for new s/c rig owner in KY

If the gentleman is able to do his own rigging or has help, I'm sure our good friend Claude can walk him through it. Or will align it for him, Eh, C...

16 years ago
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RE: need advice building frienship 1 windscreen

I drill the holes in plastic with a burr, or reverse if using a drill bit. If the edge catches on a drill bit it will split the plastic or start a cr...

16 years ago
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RE: Heim Joints? Bottom mounts? And Lead? HELP please

Eric, 5/8" Heim Joints are quite sufficient and more affordable. Why are you using these on the upper struts? They are used at the lower mou...

16 years ago
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RE: How old is everyone?

Put some ballast in the rear of the car and be wary of those right hand turns. Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: HARLEY TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION PULLEY

Stock clutch is the same for sidecar rigs. There are after market replacements if you feel the need. Many change transmission sprockets or go from ...

16 years ago
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RE: How old is everyone?

JR, You're G rated. Lonnie (Geezer)

16 years ago
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RE: electric lean

There are lots of vendors for linear activators (screw jacks) on the net. Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: Velorex Universal Mounting Issues

Russ, I got the 12mm threaded eyebolt from Perry's Motorcycles in Fort Worth, TX. mount the sidecar end of your lower mount like tihs. Lonnie...

16 years ago
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