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Hack__n
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Joined: June 14, 2003 4:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4633
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RE: Need better way to attach tonneau

These are Dzus fasteners. Any boat or auto upholstery shop should have them. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: New member... question about Harley sidecars

Harley sidecars are not designed to Sportsters. There are aftermarket mfg'rs. who make sidecars with the early body style that are easily mounted to ...

11 years ago
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RE: looking for a complete rig

To my knowledge the FSI and Spirit of America are two entirely different sidecars. One 140# the other about 190#. The one in your ad is an early...

11 years ago
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RE: New to sidecars & new to this forum

Try one of the Vendors listed here for attachment kits. The so called "universal" attachment kits fit nothing. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Change Sputnik Wheel

Most standard sized wheel/axle combos can be accomplished with bearing changes. The other critical measurement is axle length. If too short you have...

11 years ago
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RE: What Did You Do With Your Sidecar Today?

Motorvation makes some pretty sturdy frame clamp ass'ys. I see you used them for your installation. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: alinment

One added thing: The carpenters square method for setting lean-out has been long quoted BUT; sidecar tug wheels vary from say, 12" (Scooter) to big ...

11 years ago
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RE: alinment

To set toe-in: Place one straight edge (I use an 8' length of 1"x1"x.120" square tubing) tightly against the rear wheel ONLY. I put it on 4" blocks ...

11 years ago
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RE: safer whole sale, and now RT

I've dealt with Kevin of SportMax in the past. We had a good working relationship until "Homeland Security" raised it's ugly head and we could no lon...

11 years ago
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RE: Will Grade-2 Make the Grade?

A slight nose down attitude is OK if that does the trick. Another option would be to fabricate longer pad eyes (that form the clevis) and weld th...

11 years ago
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RE: What Did You Do With Your Sidecar Today?

The obvious answers are: Park one rig outside, or pull the "Old switcheroo" with Mum. Somebody will whack the rig sooner or later otherwise. ...

11 years ago
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RE: Will Grade-2 Make the Grade?

With the thread loss you only have 1/2" of solid stock. The thread notches are also weak spots prone to breaking when bent. "When in doubt, mak...

11 years ago
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RE: What Did You Do With Your Sidecar Today?

Harbor Freight has small moving dollies for cheap, sometimes under 10 bucks. I used to make and sell steel ones for $99. each. I used 9 of them in ...

11 years ago
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RE: Texas side-car opinoins ?

I'd go with the Ranger. The Standard is just too small for the Heritage. Either will need ballast added. Lonnie

11 years ago
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