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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4632
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RE: Most difficult sidecar I ever installed.....

Hal, Since the Harley car has a rigid chassis with no swing-arm or spring to take up raod shock the three point suspension system allows for some fl...

18 years ago
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RE: Building a sidecar

1 1/2"x1 1/2"x.120" wall A36 square stock is plenty stout. If you use thicker wall tubing you won't have to ballast as much if any and the extra weigh...

18 years ago
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RE: Motorcycle and sidecar questions and what should I look for?

Huey writes: "Sidecars, just as motorcycles, are generally considered something less than a necessity; a big boy toy. :-)" This assumption is aliv...

18 years ago
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RE: Motorcycle and sidecar questions and what should I look for?

My '08 Harley FXDL/563 Tour rig gets over 36 MPG in town about 42 Highway unless I lean on it. 1500cc,s with FI. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars

18 years ago
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RE: question on dealer price

With the Canadian and US dollars at par you can make your comparison in USD. Use Kelly or NADA retail books for prices. Canadian taxes are quite high...

18 years ago
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RE: Brake Question - Advise sought

For your wife's use I would install a proportioning valve in the system and link the front and rear bike brakes to the front brake lever. Lonnie ...

18 years ago
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RE: A few more Harley sidecar questions

Get the Motor Company's Sidecar manual. There were several changes in the Harley frames and wiring between those years. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Reverse Gear

Yup! Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Harley front mount

Thanks, It has been confirmed to be a VL to Knuck and maybe Pan mount. I have it on eBay so I wanted a true description. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Hack spare location

They look better with the spare and it's mount removed or on the trunk mount if you feel you must carry one. Lonnie

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

Good solution Dave, since the tow bill will be your only investment in the sidecar rig to date. No sweat, no grease, no manicure. Win, Win deal. ...

18 years ago
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RE: realignment problems

What sidecar do you have? Most of the Japanese cruisers will wiggle their noses a bit at a certain speed. Most of this is just a bother at first an...

18 years ago
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RE: Zeus

Duettos are nice too. Also this little gem seen at the Griffith Park Rally. Got (lotsa) bucks? Lonnie Attached files

18 years ago
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RE: Who all has dolled up their sidecar for the 4th of July parades?

Thank you David. We were up in Osoyoos for Canada Day and had a great time helping our friends celebrate BC's 150th Birthday. Lonnie & Judy

18 years ago
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RE: Harley finished at last

Nice piece of work Mate! Very Skookum rig (or is that Fair Dinkum)there? Have you taken the dog out for a shakedown run yet? Lonnie Northwe...

18 years ago
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