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Joined: June 14, 2003 4:09 am
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RE: Aluminum Vs Fiberglass

" Any sidecar built prior to the 60s and even some today are metal. " Really? Unless you meant it, better proofread a bit before you post.

11 years ago
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RE: What Did You Do With Your Sidecar Today?

Sensor? Never heard of that. I set up lean out angle with a magnetic protractor (angle gauge). Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Suspension or no suspension on the sidecar - thoughts

I've used the 250# torsional suspension on sidecars. Remember, half of the sidecar weight is on the bike. Lonnie NWSC

11 years ago
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RE: Suspension or no suspension on the sidecar - thoughts

As an example: The Liberty sidecar duplicates the Harley in appearance but rides like a dream with coil over shock suspension and sprung body. Where...

11 years ago
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RE: Turning Force required

These are minor changes which can ease nose wiggle somewhat. LL's, altered trees and such accomplish more radical changes in the trail. The rake is...

11 years ago
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RE: Turning Force required

I've used this method several times. The only thing you have to look out for is interference when bottomed out. One can also raise the rear with sh...

11 years ago
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RE: Turning Force required

A solo bike being a single track vehicle turns quite easily. A slight push on the handlebar and it will bank into a turn. Stock bikes have extended ...

11 years ago
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RE: Cycle World mag

Probably a URAL.

11 years ago
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RE: Slipping slide mount

40cm is quite a lot of lead. 8" to 10" would ease steering and tire wear. I've spot welded many OEM Velorex sliding rear clamps in the last 25 y...

11 years ago
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RE: Slipping slide mount

I notice tape under the front oddly angled clamp. Is the rear lower mounting clamp a paint to paint connection? Or is there tape there too? I woul...

11 years ago
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RE: Assembling a Hack

Those Harbor Freight lifts are somewhat spooky. I replaced my neighbor's safety stop (conduit) tube with a 3/4" solid cold rolled steel bar. It bent...

11 years ago
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RE: Aluminum Vs Fiberglass

Your best bet for fiberglass repair is a boat shop. They do a lot of fiberglass repair work. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Mounting Sidecar on Triumph Rocket

Wonder if the guy in the pix was the pilot, or the monkey. If he was the monkey the bike to car weight ratio would be about right.

11 years ago
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