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Joined: June 14, 2003 4:09 am
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RE: cycle wheels parallel but offset..

Be sure to measure toe-in using the rear bike wheel only, as most bikes use a smaller front wheel. The rear wheel doesn't turn, nor does the sidecar ...

11 years ago
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RE: Overloading Velorex 562?

Usually the sidecar will only bottom out often and have a tendency to wallow in left turns if overloaded. Continued combination of overload and rough...

11 years ago
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RE: Convert bike tire to car tire

The 880's are great tires for rain, but the deep tread pattern is deceptive. They have very soft tread rubber and don't last nearly as long as the Du...

11 years ago
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RE: speed wobble

The /5, /6 and /7 Beemers always need steering dampers due to trail and narrow handlebars. On some you can't go 15 feet without a tank slapper. Che...

11 years ago
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RE: Early Velorex Shock Dimensions?

Claude, Like a lot of things these days. I have to forget something in order to store any new input. At 83 My RAM is kinda kaput. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Early Velorex Shock Dimensions?

Wow! I can't believe one of the many owners of a pre 2004 Velorex (15mm axled) with the original non-adjustable shock hasn't answered this request. ...

11 years ago
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RE: Electric motorcycle

The cost of eventual battery replacement is terribly expensive. As most manufacturers quotes on distance are probably comparable to the "EPA MPG rat...

11 years ago
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RE: fitting suppliers

Quote: "I'll never understand why all the sidecar manufacturers don't use his system". The diversity is what makes sidecars so interesting. It wou...

11 years ago
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RE: speed wobble

You should keep at least one hand on the bars at all times with any sidecar rig. Some suggestions: With a single wide car your toe-in should be ab...

11 years ago
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RE: 2015 Monumental USCA Rally

Kinda fun looking down at all those glaciers. Attached files

11 years ago
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RE: Identification needed on new purchase

WD40, let it soak, rap a few times with a dead blow hammer. sometimes works if not too corroded. Otherwise I find heating with a torch, rapping with ...

11 years ago
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RE: Another project. 2013 Junak 121, Velorex tub and custom frame

Quite a custom restoration project, Igor. Most would have chucked that abused body. The light bike frame offers a bit of a sub-frame challenge, bu...

11 years ago
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RE: fitting suppliers

Most sidecar manufacturer offer bike side mounts.

11 years ago
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RE: Trying to decide

Twowheelgal " Here is the picture of the F650GS. I do not know what kind of sidecar it is or who mounted it." The sidecar is a Velorex 563 Tour. ...

11 years ago
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RE: Steering aide questions

Trail reduction is the best steering aid. Leading links, "raked' triple trees, and leading legs are some of the methods used to reduce steering effor...

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