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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: New to Sidecar

Do not connect the sidecar mounts to the swing-arm or case guards. I'd suggest throwing a 60# sand tube in the trunk for ballast. That will bring y...

17 years ago
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RE: Hardtails

You might replace the rear shocks with struts for a while and see how much you enjoy the hardtail ride before cutting the frame on the XS. See attac...

17 years ago
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RE: Hardtails

They wanted an old school Bobber with Evo power and dependability. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: Hardtails

That's the young couple standing behind the rig. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: Hardtails

Here's an '03 Evo chopper rig I set up for a young couple's honeymoon trip. Lonnie Attached files

17 years ago
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RE: Harley V-Rod as sidecar tug ?

Claude, Those are pretty good examples if a guy wanted to do it on the cheap. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: Problems with a triple tree?

Some bikes with raked trees are almost unmanageable without the sidecar and some will do OK. The quickened steering will act like a sportbike at bes...

17 years ago
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RE: Mounting pictures

A 36 steel stock is quite strong enough and easily welded with mig or stick. Just use material of adequate dimensions. Chrome moly is more difficult...

17 years ago
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RE: Harley V-Rod as sidecar tug ?

Set up right the V-Rod should be a great tug. A sub-frame would most likely have to be a one off fabrication. I was going to convert one when they ...

17 years ago
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RE: Darkside 1984 GL 1200

Expect around 6K+ rear tire with a hack. You'll still get good mileage on the front. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: My CB750 Rebuild

Fine looking rig! Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: Driving in the Rain and Cold

We don't get much pesky rain here in Boise. Mostly sunny here even when it snows. Lonnie Attached files

17 years ago
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RE: Driving in the Rain and Cold

You mean it's not arid there like it is in the Puget Sound area? lol Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: electric lean

Since I opt to use my gearbox more and don't depend entirely on my brakes for decelleration I've had no complaints with any of my Electra-Glide combos...

17 years ago
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