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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4632
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RE: just curious...

I'll be there on Saturday to drop off some prizes but will be heading for the Southeast Desert soon after. Look for the same rig as in my avatar. I'...

17 years ago
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RE: just curious...

The damper is to eliminate headshake. As a secondary feature (problem) they also slow down the steering and require extra effort for low speed turnin...

17 years ago
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RE: '89 R100GS - adding a Ural hack

You'll probably need a steering damper. The steering difficulty can be addressed after you've spent some saddle time with the hack on the side. One ...

17 years ago
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RE: new hacker...

If you are mechanically inclined it should be no problem installing the quick disconnect fittings. Just follow the instructions and be sure to bleed ...

17 years ago
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RE: Darkside 1984 GL 1200

Just because the tire finally went on the rim and passes visual inspection is no indication that the tire bead hasn't been stretched to the point of e...

17 years ago
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RE: Getting in and out

IMHO: The CJ sounds like a much better idea than cutting up the pricey Liberty car. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: Newbie

75# should do it and that's a good spot to place it. lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: new hacker...

FS3 with dog weighs over 300# and being a double wide it has a much wider track than the rig described in the first post of this thread. Also Your G...

17 years ago
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RE: Getting in and out

Your best advice on plausibility of this modification will come from Pete Larsen of Liberty Motors who designed and engineered the unit. I'm sure if...

17 years ago
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RE: Newbie

Good looking rig, Russ. Start with the free books offered on the home page here and practice what you read for starters. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: RE: Welcome to the Forum

Paul, Width is uaually determined by clearances needed for operator, saddlebags or other accessories or controls. The wider the rig the more stabl...

17 years ago
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RE: Sidecar adolescent!

Your sidecar tire will last much longer with 1/2" or less toe-in. Adjust lean-out for neutral steering. Don't forget to place some ballast behind th...

17 years ago
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RE: School me on Easy Rider Sidecars

The Spirit Eagle car shares a similar body to the (Obsolete) Californis Sidecar Co's Companion sidecars but that's all. The Companion was a heavier s...

17 years ago
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RE: H-D reverse

Since Sakuma, Japan is a Champion dealer, I would assume that their reverse unit is also the Champion product. Lonnie

17 years ago
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RE: new hacker...

If two are on the bike with a total of 510#, add the weight of the bike and the sidecar load should be about 1/2 of that total weight. One of these ...

17 years ago
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