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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Front tire cupping

Sven, With street tread tires the cupping is actually scooped out places in the tread. caused by abrasion. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: For those of you coming to Wisconsin

Good reminder, Mike. Needs to be posted every spring. From my experience the worst times are usually from Dusk till early morning. You guys h...

18 years ago
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RE: Best Side Car?

There is no "Best" sidecar for everyone. Different people have different needs. The "Best" one would be one you can afford, one that looks good to y...

18 years ago
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RE: 1995 KZ1000P + Velorex 563 .... Ballast?

One inexpensive weight is a sand tube (used by pickup owners in the winter). Most building supplies have them for cheap. They are easily folded and w...

18 years ago
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RE: 1995 KZ1000P + Velorex 563 .... Ballast?

Don't understand why Lonnie suggests behind the seat unless it's to allow for a passenger. Try a quick stop going downhill in a left turn and you...

18 years ago
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RE: Front tire cupping

Out of balance condition will also cause cupping. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: 1995 KZ1000P + Velorex 563 .... Ballast?

The 563T weighs 170#. If using soft ballast (won't damage the body if it shifts) place it behind the seat in the trunk. Steel stock if used, works be...

18 years ago
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RE: Wheel Offset

You might consider repositioning the rear lower strut and clamp as shown here if it has a tendency to slip or rotate. Lonnie Attache...

18 years ago
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RE: Need longer lasting tires

The 880 Marathon tire is a great rain tire due to the deep tread design. However the soft rubber compound doesn't wear as well as the 501-502 Dunlop ...

18 years ago
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RE: spring fling thing

Sven, The Bavarian Classic is a model that was sold by URAL, America before the Russian takeback of the Marque. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars (...

18 years ago
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RE: rig for sale

Would'nt want to damage those fingers. Who would adjust the valve gaps in the morning at the motel parking lot? Just kidding, Peas. All Beemers ...

18 years ago
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RE: Dog in Sidecar

"I have a Bouvier des Flandres": I think I had one of those once when I was in the Phillipines during the Korean conflict. As I recall, ...

18 years ago
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RE: toll booth?

Go West, Young man, Go west! Here in the Northwest (two countries), Idaho and the Canuckians) we're first on the ferries and first on the road deto...

18 years ago
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RE: What's so great about Leading Link Front Ends?

That would be "Side Effects" in Kamloops, BC. Lonnie

18 years ago
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RE: Wish me luck!

Good on ya, Barb. Hope you're taking spare gas. Those 650 Yammers don't range too far with a hack alongside. Lonnie

18 years ago
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