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Hack__n
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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: building your own sidecar

Many have built their own hack. Start by downloading some of Hal Kendall's books from this site and do a bunch of reading regarding basic sidecar ...

14 years ago
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RE: got the aluminum tag!

5.00 X 16" or 5.50x 16" tires will fit on the pre 2009 ElectraGlide wheels. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Steib 200 on a VTX 13?

At 132# it is a super lightweight designed for lightweight motorcycles. It wouldn't be the best freeway rig. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Tires on a rig

Maybe there's a Yamaha (or other) 16" wheel that will slip into your swingarm. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: What is it worth?

This early 562E model came stripped. No luggage rack and no bumper. It would be a good fit for something not over 500CC without mods. The late mod...

14 years ago
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RE: Tires on a rig

15" motorcycle rims and 15" automobile rims are different size. Mount an auto tire at your (and the mounters) risk of personal injury or worse. The ...

14 years ago
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RE: Twitchy rig..

Also check the wheel rim for concentricity. Many earlier wheels weren't round and the welded ends weren't well lined up. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: master thesis on sidecar rigs - I need your help

No present leaner Mfg'rs. in the US. Equalean went by the wayside the same time most other sidecar makers in the US did around 1982/1983 due to the ...

14 years ago
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RE: Help with Partner sidecar made by California SideCar

Like the Cozy S/Cs the difference between the scooter and bike models was the wheel and fender size You have to disassemble to check the suspension ...

14 years ago
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RE: Help with Partner sidecar made by California SideCar

You probably have an old California Commutor. A scooter sidecar discontinued in the early 1980s. Just check out the suspension for wear. Lonnie...

14 years ago
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RE: Goldwing GL1500SE & Champion Escort width ?

You can only get an approximation. Some will, some won't. It depends upon the way the rig is set up. Wide track or narrow track. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: The Down Payment

That's about the only way I could use the Champion reverse with a 5 speed Harley box. It won't hurt a thing as long as the neutral light is on. Just...

14 years ago
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RE: Opinions on a complete rig

Doug, Can you email a pic or two of where the mount should be? Lonnie nwsidecar@aol.com

14 years ago
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RE: What car for bigger passenger?

The Spyder has a 17" wide seat and np wiggle room. Two full sized adults on the bike and 100# of load is unsafe. Lonnie

14 years ago
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