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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: I'm starting to build my second own rig, 1958 Pannonia TLF and DIY car

Igor, Hack'n does get into one's blood and each one keeps getting better. Keep up the good work, Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Reason not to buy a Ural?

Dealer and factory support for parts and warranty concerns still remain as problems for URAL owners. Another fine European bike, Moto Guzzi, has the ...

14 years ago
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RE: Photo Tag

One of my favorite roads and a little nearby town. Lonnie Attached files

14 years ago
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RE: Reason not to buy a Ural?

If you are mechanically adept, want to tour at 50 mph and don't mind working on the shoulder of the road every once in a while a URAL would be a good ...

14 years ago
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RE: How to make Steering easier

Modified triple trees will reduce the steering effort. Check with Side Effects Sidecars for availbility of trees or mods for your trees. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Triglide trees

Do you need dampers? I don't with my Liberty trees. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Volkswagen strut

Get your trees from Pete along with the sidecar, you'll be glad you did. No damper will be needede=. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: Harley Reverse

It takes longer to remove and remount the hack than it does to install the Mamba reverse. With a solo bike it's remove the pipes, side cover of the ...

14 years ago
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RE: Harley Reverse

I used to use the limey model that Champion sells but I didn't like the idea of the "glue on" fit or cutting off the transmission shaft. If things ge...

14 years ago
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RE: Volkswagen strut

If connected to the front fork the best mounting position for the damper is at 90 degrees from the fork angle. This will minimumize any tendency to b...

14 years ago
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RE: 1100 V Star Classic 2007--good tug?

Lots of power, triple brakes, shaft drive, big bike feel, they make great tugs. I've set up lots of them. Lonnie

14 years ago
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RE: 2000 Harley electra glide rough rider

The lateral pressures on the forks no doubt affect the life of some of the front fork components and the extra weight shifts will work the shocks more...

14 years ago
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RE: 2000 Harley electra glide rough rider

An asymetrical sidecar outfit is a whole different animal than your solo bike. Two track vehicles don't bank in turns, so no more light push on the b...

14 years ago
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RE: xj 650 with a sidecar?

I'm afraid you are in a tough position due to the fact there may be only vetted approval of sidecars from manufacturers who sell approved sidecar comb...

14 years ago
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RE: Move to a more modern tug?

I didn't notice a steering difficulty with the wide bars, but I would definitely have reduced trail if I owned one with a hack. And they are gas hogs...

14 years ago
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