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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: lower mount question

Many of the attachment kits have one 45 degree boss and clamp set and a 70 degree boss and clamp set. These parts can be mixed by an installer not aw...

16 years ago
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RE: lower mount question

It looks like a 90 degree boss and clamp assembly would look better aestheticly but this works. As long as the joint isn't in an actual bind no harm...

16 years ago
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RE: Finding proper car tire.

The rim seat diameters are not the same. The 15" motorcycle rims have a larger diameter than auto rims and extreme pressure may be needed to seat the...

16 years ago
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RE: Advice Needed Velorex 563

We've never matched a 563T with the VTX1800's. They're in the same weight class as a late Harley Dresser and we don't put them on them either. We h...

16 years ago
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RE: Advice Needed Velorex 563

Terry, Sidecar is around 280# with ballast added. L.

16 years ago
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RE: No pull at slow speed, but

Look at the wear pattern on your sidecar tire. If it doesn't show signs of scrubbing either way and is wearing evenly your alignment is OK and the pr...

16 years ago
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RE: Advice Needed Velorex 563

Terry, Around 100# of 3" steel rod stock mounted low and to the rear of the sidecar frame. Mounted solid but easily removable if one wishes. This ...

16 years ago
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RE: ural noob intro and questions

You might order in line fuel filters to place in each carbs gas line. Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: No pull at slow speed, but

Without a tilt system on the sidecar the best way to affect trim adjustment to eliminate right hand pull is with the lean-out angle. Changing the toe...

16 years ago
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RE: No pull at slow speed, but

As your speed increases so does wind resistance. You have to find a compromise lean-out angle that will work for you at the speeds you normally trave...

16 years ago
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RE: quick disconnect...?

"to be specific thats why harley says NO trailers - there is no way to have a trailer and stay under the gcvwr.. just no way. on a hd with a hd sideca...

16 years ago
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RE: First ride, Harley touring/Champion escort

I'm sure an Armac would go on a V-Rod but it would be a much better setup if mid controls and different bars were part of the layout. Those stretche...

16 years ago
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RE: quick disconnect...?

"but all wheels have to have brakes on all vehicles mfg since 71 & the front brake cannot be removed from anything mfg after 1980" In the US ...

16 years ago
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RE: 1100 V-Star

The V-Styars make fine tugs. Here are a couple we've hacked. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars Attached files

16 years ago
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RE: sidecars and bells

My bride of 49+ years has kept me in "Bells of Sarno" for decades. Replaced if a bell or clapper was lost. The last one (Currently hanging from the...

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