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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Ballast?

Unless you are blocking up the bike to the same heigth as the scale so it isn't leaning away from the sidecar, you are getting a light reading on the ...

18 years ago
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RE: friendship 1 suspension now that it is apart

Sorry Crawf, No basement and no CSC spec sheets. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Rear MC tire front

Yup, It's no longer needed for pulling traction and it might increase the braking traction. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars

18 years ago
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RE: friendship 1 suspension now that it is apart

Roller bearings for the swing and tapered rollers (Timken) for the hub are the best load handlers in my estimation. They are the upgrade. With a littl...

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

For a sidecar tug with your desires a 750cc or larger would suffice. Larger would handle the sidecar better for freeway usage without strain. I don'...

18 years ago
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RE: Few More Newbie Questions

The moles corner well but the two best cornering (without drifting) vehicles I've ever seen in action are: The Mini Cooper and I believe the other w...

18 years ago
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RE: Washington Ferries Discriminate Against 3-Wheeled Motorcyclists.

There is a lot of dicsrimination and bias in the Vehicle laws regarding motorcycles in general. Not only in Washington but at all levels in the US. ...

18 years ago
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RE: Why the WA 3 wheeler license?

Go into the Legislative Watch archives and you will find a whole lot of input on this law. Have a comfortable chair, it may take a while. Lo...

18 years ago
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RE: Quick Advice on Leading Link

Adding leading links or raked triple trees is like adding power steering. It may take a little saddle time to get used to the quickness and the tenden...

18 years ago
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RE: tuning Motorvation suspension

If the Formula II has electric lean, that's quite different than the Spyder. Wheel placement, auto wheel/tire vs cycle, track width, all make the Sp...

18 years ago
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RE: Laws Governing Custom Sidecars

If installing a sidecar, Do not weld it on to the scooter/bike. Too many torsionial stresses are present that will ultimately crack the metal pan, o...

18 years ago
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RE: safe way to get rid of tank slap???

Tightening up the head bearings enough to remove front end "flop" is good but too much cinching up will spall the bearings and races quickly. This is ...

18 years ago
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RE: tempted to take your rights as a motorcyclist for granted

I just saw the 5:30 news. 12" of snow fell in the Washington Cascades. Now that's spring weather!

18 years ago
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RE: tempted to take your rights as a motorcyclist for granted

"You're already a burden! :)" ?????????? I think it's time to back off this one Mark and move on to other subjects. Have a good summer ...

18 years ago
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RE: tempted to take your rights as a motorcyclist for granted

No public burden problem here. I'm older and have better insurance. (Quoted from "Fried Green Tomatoes") Lonnie

18 years ago
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