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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: New rig today

The manual says 1 degree lean in. They work better on most roads if the lean out is 1 degree positive. Especially with a passenger. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Looking for a Classic Sidecar for new Triumph

I've mounted 563 Velorexs on several Bonnys. They're a good match . Lonnie Cook Northwest Sidecars,llc Boise, Idaho nwsidecar@aol.com 20...

14 years ago
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RE: steering damper

The longest VW damper has about 7 1/4" total extension. Later ones are 6 3/4"

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

I think the total switch to fiberglass was after the last panhead model. 1966 The (Banana style) fiberglass bodies went till they stopped productio...

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

Andreas. The Harley sidecars have come standard with a drum brake until 1998 ( 95th Anniversary) when they started using a disc brake as standa...

14 years ago
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RE: Latest issue of "Sidecarist?"

Mine were waiting in the mailbox when we got back from the Nat'l. Rally today. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Help - sidecar rig pulls to the right

If you increase the lean-out (a turn or so) be sure to recheck your toe-in unless both lower sidecar mounts are the same height from the ground. ...

14 years ago
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RE: Bike tire pressure

About 2 more psi in the rear only will do it if you are running an OEM bike tire. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: steering damper

A strut mount is often used. A damper doesn't impose a large side load on them. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: 500/r16 radial tire

My Street Glide has a 16" rear wheel that is 6" wide. I'm running a 195/55/R16 Hankook on it. The front wheel and sidecar wheel are narrow 17" whee...

14 years ago
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RE: steering damper

The best angle for a fork mounted damper is as close to 90 degrees as possible to avoid "bump steering". That is when your forks depress or raise up ...

14 years ago
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RE: Anyone in Southern Alberta-Lethbridge?

We'll be at the Coeur d' Alene Rally (for a bit) on the 21st of July. That is our 51st Anniversary. Lonnie & Judy Cook Northwest Sidecars ...

14 years ago
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RE: How to make Steering easier

Try www.sidecars.ca, or info@sidecars.ca Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Ural ball mounts/ Guzzi loop mounts

I have a new set of URAL weld on ball mounts. Lonnie Northwest Ssidecar nwsidecar@aol.com 208-629-8409

14 years ago
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