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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
Topics: 58 / Replies: 4633
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RE: seat belt in sidecar ??

The bolts will not "pull out" through the sidecar frame. The belts attach at the rear body to frame bolts. L.

13 years ago
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RE: seat belt in sidecar ??

We've installed 60" lap belts from parts stores and also harnesses with submarine strap from specialty stores for disabled passengers who do not have ...

13 years ago
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RE: Velorex Axles

The early 562E models such as yours work well with the 650 XS and XJ Maxims. We have converted dozens of them in the past and sold them as turnkey ri...

13 years ago
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RE: World's worst sidecar make/mount. How not to set-up.

The Hitchhiker is really too light for an Ultra anyway (the single wide is a 145# car). Your early 562 weighs 154#. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: Handling Adjustments ?

Two up on the bike and a light hack load is a formula for disaster.

13 years ago
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RE: using a car tire on the rear wheel.

auto tires will fit easily on 16" bike rims. Other size rims like 15" are sized larger than the auto rims. Some have mounted them successfully, othe...

13 years ago
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RE: Sidecar attachments for Yamaha V Star 1100

We have them. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars nwsidecar@aol.com

13 years ago
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RE: Velorex Axles

The 15mm axled Velorex's have been mounted to bikes as large as the GL1000's for years. I've replaced two for those who have run into a curb in the l...

13 years ago
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RE: Lonnie

Still have the tops with bows on sale and the new windshields are available. eMail me for prices. Lonnie nwsidecar@aol.com

13 years ago
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RE: Custom Made Sidecars

They warned you that you were in the back of the line. You might have waited until you had a tentative completion date before leaving your bike. ...

13 years ago
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RE: Velorex 700 pulling to the Right on 1976 GL1000, Toe-In or Lean-In??

More lean-out will bring it back to neutral steering. Also check sidecar tire wear for toe-in problems. There is a center groove in the Mitas (OEM) ...

13 years ago
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RE: Revised Map page

Good job, Joyce.

13 years ago
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RE: Air Pressure

I usually go for about 28 PSI and I've had all kinds of hacks mounted on all kinds of bikes. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: Shock suggestions for Velorex 562

The air shock doesn't need a compressor. I don't know of any inexpensive shocks except from a cycle salvage outlet. Several will work. Lonnie

13 years ago
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RE: ANYONE TRIED AN AIRSHOCK ON A SIDECAR

The Harleys use Showa front ends, why not their shocks too? Just about anything manufactured these days is a multinational product, assembled with i...

13 years ago
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