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Joined: June 14, 2003 4:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4633
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RE: I have to ask......Lean out

Things seem to be getting overly complicated here. Bottom line is: Adequate lean-out for the rig to have neutral steering at an even speed on a st...

11 years ago
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RE: I have to ask......Lean out

The US version of the Velorex manual has a few flaws. For instance: The placement of the lower strut at 90 degrees allows the sliding clamp to rotat...

11 years ago
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RE: I have to ask......Lean out

There is no one size fits all when it comes to lean-out. There are too many deciding factors. The pilots weight, the load expected in the sidecar, r...

11 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Brake System

I've used Bridgestone and Hankook size 195/55/16 tires on my 2010 FLHX tug with no clearance issues.. They last about twice as long as the Harley Dun...

11 years ago
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RE: Sidecar just installed

Both front and rear brakes should be used for safest stopping. You know the rig will pull to the left if you have a sidecar brake without a compensa...

11 years ago
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RE: Sidecar just installed

A bit more bike lean out should take care of the tendency to pull to the right if you have 3/4" toe-in. You must compromise if you don't have the ab...

11 years ago
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RE: WTB Mounts

Have you tried the motor company?

11 years ago
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RE: Cruisers for tugs

Here's an '84 CB650C with all Velorex mounts. Worked great. If placed correctly (not as shown in the Velorex handbook) the rear sliding mount doesn...

11 years ago
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RE: Question on mounting a scooter sidecar on a small cc motorbike

Maybe something like this? Subframe & some Velorex mounts. Lonnie Attached files

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

Add a little dust and sand and those nose "bras" shimmy around and make good sandpaper to dull the paint finish. Found that out years ago with Judy'...

11 years ago
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RE: Down to 3 options for a tug

I'd probably go with the Shadow but either way, here's what either Marque might look like with a Velorex. Lonnie Attached files

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

AJ, Sidecar mirrors are for the monkey to look at. Distance and vibration would make them somewhat useless for the pilot. My old MGTD had front f...

11 years ago
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RE: Is there such a thing as a starter sidecar rig?

Get a trial ride if possible, perhaps at a Rally or from an individual. The best starter rig would be an affordable, ready to drive, used one. Don'...

11 years ago
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RE: motorvation form II

If you find that you need a steering damper to control excessive wheel wobble, the best mounting position is at 90 degrees from the fork angle. This w...

11 years ago
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RE: SIDECAR WANTED, for Triumph America or Kaw 1500 Drifter

We've mounted 562C and 563T Velorex's on many Triumph Bonnevilles and Scramblers with good results and happy pilots. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars

11 years ago
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