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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: mounts for sidecars

Dauntless only lists the 1500cc and the 2000cc mounts for $625.00. Apparently the 1500 and 1600 mounts are the same. Anyway, I have a 1500 Vulcan b...

16 years ago
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RE: mounts for sidecars

I've got the mounts for the Kaw 1500. Don't know if they are the same. Got right side pix of your mounting positions? Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: Is there any where in Ontario to do thge triple trees

People from all over the US get the mods from Peter Smith. Shipping is not all that expensive and any good bike shop can install the trees if you can...

16 years ago
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RE: how important is the lean

Check the lean with you on the saddle. Then have someone check the lean of the sidecar wheel at the same time. If it is reasonably vertical you are...

16 years ago
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RE: New rig this week . I never had one before

Good advice for both of you is to have steering modifications to reduce trail and make steering a fingertip job instead of a shoulder job. You'll be ...

16 years ago
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RE: Rear shocks

Calculate your new rear tire diameter. Compare it against your original rear tire diameter. Get a heavy bike shock, or check with Progressive Suspen...

16 years ago
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RE: Block type tire question

It's a block tread but it's not a flat tread sidecar block like Avon and Michelin make. Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: Subframe for R75/5 and Velorex 562E differences

Haven't seen a through the toolbox mounting for 15 years. I mount the R's without that method. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars

16 years ago
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RE: Flying the car times 1

Don't know what combo you have but some ballast in the trunk is a good way to keep that third wheel on the ground. A sand tube, lead shot bags or som...

16 years ago
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RE: side car set up

Sounds like electronic ignition module problem (if it has one). Lonnie

16 years ago
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RE: set-up

They use them on KLR's here with the later Tour models. Ballast still helps. I've even seen a couple of 565 Tours on Beemer 1200 GS Adventures. ...

16 years ago
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RE: set-up

Hi Sven, I've found that the vertical eyebolts for the upper struts can compress the sleeves in the frame after some time and they will get some sla...

16 years ago
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RE: set-up

As long as you do not change the sidecar struts length and don't move the motorcycle frame mounts, a well aligned sidecar will go back on without any ...

16 years ago
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RE: Newbie

Toss a sandbag behind the seat for ballast till you get used to it. You'll be glad you did. Download the free books here and read up, then practic...

16 years ago
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