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Hack__n
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Joined: June 14, 2003 4:09 am
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RE: Tire wear

Yup, I'd consider a auto 5.00x16 or narrower tire if it fits under the fender. If this wear is from excess toe-in, I imagine the rear bike tire is...

11 years ago
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RE: Tire wear

Rounded motorcycle tires will always wear out the center on a sidecar. Center wear only with a flat tread auto tire is due to over inflation.

11 years ago
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RE: Looking at buying used BMW 650 with sidecar

With the trailer fender, small wheel on Timken hub and the frame finish, I identify it as an early (70's) Bingham. Doug used a 560 Jawa/Velorex body...

11 years ago
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RE: Tire wear

Check the edges of the worn tire tread. One side will usually have a feather edge and the other side will have a rounded edge. If the outer sid...

11 years ago
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RE: watsonian cambridge 1987

They list for$4.399. Drop me an email for my price. Lonnie nwsidecar@aol.com

11 years ago
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RE: watsonian cambridge 1987

Cambridge: Overall length- 91" Compartment width- 31" Total width- 42" Hip room- 30" Leg room- 39" Seat height-19" Trunk space- 6cuft ...

11 years ago
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RE: velorex 562 mounting on a 1997 883 sportster

Pre 2005 Velorexs all have 15mm axles. Your 883 weighs twice what the sidecar suspension was designed for. You need to upgrade the suspension j...

11 years ago
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RE: velorex 562 mounting on a 1997 883 sportster

BTW, Have you upgraded the suspension? The early Velorex models with the 15mm axles were designed to support 300# 350cc Jawas and MZs. Check m...

11 years ago
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RE: Need information on two sidecars

Some LL forks have two shock and axle positions. One for solo riding and one for sidecar usage. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Designing a roll bar

That's a hefty one but the single back bar would do it in this case. Lonnie

11 years ago
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RE: Need information on two sidecars

The Watsonian was imported by SideStrider, Inc. in Van Nuys, CA by Doug Bingham. That shop is now closed but Doug may still be the importing agent f...

11 years ago
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RE: Designing a roll bar

That one is a little bit better. In order to be really functional the back bars need to be as high as possible with good triangulation. Lonn...

11 years ago
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RE: Can anyone identify the sidecar I've got?

The mounts are CSC but the visible small diameter frame tube with an eyebolt hole in it tells me that it could be an American Eagle, or Spirit of Amer...

11 years ago
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RE: velorex 562 mounting on a 1997 883 sportster

Usually there isn't much head shake with this combo. It's typical to have a slight amount at low speeds with a hack rig unless the steering has been ...

11 years ago
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RE: sidecar recommendation wanted

I've mounted dozens of early Velorex 562 models (with upgraded suspension) and later model Velorex 562 Cruiser, 563 Tour sidecars to the /5, /6 and /7...

11 years ago
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