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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: DMC on a 1998 Moto Guzzi V11

We used to fabricate these sidecar dollies 25 years ago and sell them for $99.00. Two heights, 13.5 for URAL and high cars and 7 1/2" for Velorex and...

9 years ago
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RE: American Easy Rider/Spirit of America Tire quesion

Very few of the old 15mm Velorex axles had a problem with bending. They were made of tough steel. Many were attached to early and heavily overloade...

9 years ago
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RE: C10 with Sidecar???

The heavy corrosion on the rim shows a need for sealer or a tire with inner tube or there will be air leakage. Lonnnie

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Identifacation

This is an early Velorex 562/03 (562E). Highly modified now but started out with the 15mm axle. Lonnie NWSC Ret'd.

9 years ago
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RE: Leveling frame? Edited

It's not unusual for the swingarm to be out of plumb with the frame. I've seen it a lot through the years with both high end and entry level sidecars...

9 years ago
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RE: Noob 1st sidecar barn find 71 CL350 and Bingham Mark II

For toe in measurements, use only the rear tire as it is usually a different size than the front and it doesn't move laterally in relation to the bike...

9 years ago
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RE: 1999 BMW R1100GS

Lots of power, plenty of adventure accessories, Looks like a winner from here. Lonnie NWSC Ret'd.

9 years ago
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RE: Removing tub for installation?

We've done it both ways. Tub off works a bit easier since nothing cramps your access and aligning is a bit easier. Lonnie NWSC, Ret'd.

9 years ago
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RE: These bolts okay to use?

8.8 metric are at Lowe's. Theyr're often used for Grade 5 or 8 SAE. Lonnie

9 years ago
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RE: tires

Rear tire wear is normally about half of rear. Sounds like you have a good choice already. Lonnie

9 years ago
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RE: HD Cast Iron Sidecar Ballast fit a 2003 HD Sidecar?

These are for the outside spring pack only. Lonnie NWSC, Ret'd.

9 years ago
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RE: Hacks In The Innauguration

Win some, Lose some. Just like the last election. All you can do is give it your best shot and hope for a level playing field. Many times the outcom...

9 years ago
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RE: Looking for starter sidecar

Excellent choice for a first rig combo. Good power, good match and bulletproof tug. Low maintenance, good parts and service availability. Lonnie...

9 years ago
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RE: Hacks In The Innauguration

They were Harley Motor Co.TLE's. The Liberty cars are much nicer and have full suspension, unlike the rigid mounted Harley cars. Apparently less ex...

9 years ago
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RE: Hack in the snow

These are oldies from the 1998 Bonehead Enduro. An annual Vintage bike run out of Snoqualmie, Washington to as far up into the snow as any of the ri...

9 years ago
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