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Hack__n
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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4633
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RE: Sidecar Rig Pulls to the Right

I set it up with an empty rig on the Harleys with Harley sidecars. With sidecars with suspension I preload the bike and sidecar. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: I bought a sidecar rig.

If you keep the rig, move the upper front mount to the frame down tube. The case guard (Crash bar?) is not designed to be a structural member. It i...

13 years ago
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RE: Leading Link or Raked Triple Trees

You'll like the reduced trail and they are much less expensive than LL's. And you keep the original appearance of the bike. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Rig Pulls to the Right

I find the Harley Glides work better with 1 degree of lean-out. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: Rear brakes/sidecar brakes

Bleed the Rear brake first.

13 years ago
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RE: Velorex hubcap

There are three tabs that snap into the groove in the hub. Just pry it off.

13 years ago
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RE: Mandatory helmet law

The State Patrol and other police agencies are still pressing for a full helmet law in Idaho. Even though there is no adult helmet law, anytime ther...

13 years ago
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RE: Part Number for front cowling lift piston

Must be a FS II the FS I doesn't open up.

13 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Rig Pulls to the Right

The alignment method is much more important than the choice of straightedge implements. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Rig Pulls to the Right

Forget the Harley advice. Set the rig up with at least 1 degree of lean out (not lean in as they recommend). That will take care of it. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar setup

He might have had it on a Sporty or an FX.

13 years ago
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RE: GL1500 with sidecar

Just mount them in reverse rotation for braking traction. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar setup

Take the 562 off and get a sidecar that is large enough to support your motorcycle safely. Even the latest model of Velorex 562 Cruiser or Velorex 5...

13 years ago
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RE: 1st time in 45 years of hacking

Maybe he was concentrating on the road, or didn't have time for small talk. It happens. Lonnie.

13 years ago
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