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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Sidecars on the road

They probably had made reservations at the KOA. It seems they had planned their trip well. I doubt that it was a snub. Lonnie Many like to d...

18 years ago
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RE: VW Steering Dampner

If you also found the speed of extension and contraction at the same # of push and pull pressure as the V-dub damper, maybe the Motor Company has pull...

18 years ago
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RE: VW Steering Dampner

All Evo and later Harleys with factory sidecars have the V-Dub style of damper installed. The case is the same as the VW but with different valving....

18 years ago
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RE: Spirit of America + GL1000 ?

Definitely not a good combo. 140# sidecar. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: VW Steering Dampner

The V-Dub unit will definitely slow your steering down and add some resistance to your steering. I won't use one unless headshake is uncontrollable. ...

18 years ago
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RE: More WA law changes

We're fast becoming a Socialist nation here. Both houses controlled by the Socialist Democratics and working on getting the third leg up in November. ...

18 years ago
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RE: VW Steering Dampner

There are two different lengths of stroke. One has a little over 6" the other is over 7". As I recall the earlier model beetles used the longer stro...

18 years ago
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RE: More WA law changes

You must live in Lincoln County. I passed through there on the 3rd of this month on the way home from Canada and picked up a $144.00 ticket about 10...

18 years ago
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RE: Moving motorcycle & sidecar in a trailer - newbie questions

The seats are not available. You might try looking at boat seats for a folding seat. Or earlier compact car seats. Racing seats are inexpensive but n...

18 years ago
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RE: Moving motorcycle & sidecar in a trailer - newbie questions

Sidecar is a 560 Velorex model. The car should not lean in to the bike. You will find aligning instructions and info at the Velorex, USA site. You hav...

18 years ago
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RE: Velorex 560 - Shock?

Front fender bolt and body side bolts.

18 years ago
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RE: Velorex 560 - Shock?

Push down sharply to depress the suspension a few times. The car should return to normal stance without bouncing. Just down and up. If it seems to ke...

18 years ago
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RE: bmw earl fork onto R100

I won't be much help here, I'm afraid. I'd put the early LL's on eBay or a Beemer site and use the money for mods on the R100 triple trees from Peter...

18 years ago
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RE: bmw earl fork onto R100

Karl, How about a shot or two of the hack side of the outfit? Inquiring minds want to see. Ride safe, Lonnie Northwest Sidecars

18 years ago
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RE: Moving motorcycle & sidecar in a trailer - newbie questions

Post pix of the sidecar and the serial # of the Jawa unit. Maybe we can come close to the year of manufacture and model. If the ID plate is present a...

18 years ago
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