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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Home built sidecar

The 10" wheel lead sounds OK. I usually set up around 12" frame to frame. That leaves plenty of space for the pilot and saddlebags if used. It a...

18 years ago
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RE: Suggestions for Newbie -- '58 Velorex going on a BMW airhead

You are lucky to have the windshield brackets. Hard to find items. New windshields are available and some of the later mounting bits will retrofit b...

18 years ago
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RE: Differences between Chang and Dnepr?

Scrinch, Quality control wise your '05 URAL is head and shoulders above either the Dnepr or the Chang. The '05 URALs benefitted with over ten years...

18 years ago
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RE: Leaner/Rigid convertible rig?

It appears that using a single front upper mount will put some heavy stresses on the bike frame. Expressly if you are using the rig for pavement use....

18 years ago
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RE: Steering dampers?

I've done a lot of 883 and 1200 conversions using Velorex's. I've never needed to add a damper to a Sporty/Velo rig. If you are getting wobble fro...

18 years ago
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RE: More Email

To quote TW: "In my opinion, (qualifier there) his best bet would be to create his own official looking document that would serve to satisfy the bur...

18 years ago
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RE: car hub or trailer hub to go inplace of spoked wheel?

Try a 4 or 5 lug trailer hub on it (if it's 1" in diameter) and go from there. Or exchange the axle for a 1" SAE stub axle then add the hub and whate...

18 years ago
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RE: Putting together a rig

The CB750 will be a good tug for the Dnepr car. Much better choice than a Russian 750. Look for some decent rear shocks as they are very lacking in...

18 years ago
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RE: EZ STEER TRIPLE TREE

Since most Harley dealers don't have a clue when it comes to sidehack rigs. Take a sidecar class if one is available near you. If not you might downl...

18 years ago
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RE: Ever see this?

Airplane drop tanks used to be quite popular (and cheap) after WWII for conversions similar to this. Hard to find anything cheap anymore though. L...

18 years ago
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RE: sidecar installation help in chicagoland

Order Harley-Davidson service manual #99485-08 if it involves year models between 1999 and 2008. It shows what fits what and installation kits for d...

18 years ago
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RE: The mods are done

Gusset and placement is fine. The welding itself.......................... I would suggest a welding class or a lot more practice. Sorry, You...

18 years ago
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RE: Rear car tire on tug

4) Vintage Triumph riders after the sun goes down. (Applies to other vintage Brit bike riders also) Norton included. Good old Lucas electrics (and ...

18 years ago
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RE: Mount for Friendship III to a GL1800?

Check with Jay at Dauntless Mtrs. They're listed here. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Rear car tire on tug

Per geek_law: "People who run with car tires on the rear are called "darksiders." I ride with no problems whatsoever. Check out the link above, its ...

18 years ago
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