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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Counterbalancing

Sand wouldn't weigh enough. Lead would need sling type hangers as PVC can shatter. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: Trailer hitch on a California Friendship 3?

I have a new proportioning valve for sale. $50. plus$5.95 priority mailing. As pictured. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars, LLC 208-629-8409 nws...

15 years ago
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RE: Trailer hitch on a California Friendship 3?

I believe Vlad was referring to the tongue of the trailer being to one side, not an inside rail hitch. I have made hitches for the sidecar that use t...

15 years ago
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RE: Trailer hitch on a California Friendship 3?

Having the tongue pull from one side would cause handling problems. L.

15 years ago
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RE: Help Needed with 2011 Sportster & Sidecar rig.

Are you guys using "Screamin Eagle" fork oil too? It helps reduce front end dive. L.

15 years ago
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RE: Counterbalancing

One could build a box from 1/4"x4"x4" angle iron , fill it with old wheel weights and bolt it inside of the rear frame tubee of the chassis under the ...

15 years ago
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RE: new rider experience

Take it easy, partner. Give yourself more saddle time. 15 over posted can get you in real trouble if you get too overconfidant. A reduced radius tur...

15 years ago
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RE: Synthetic oil change for GL1500

I use all Amsoil synthetic on my rigs. Greater heat and wear protection and longer life. L.

15 years ago
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RE: Darkside changeover

High performance sport radial. 195/55/R16 Not too many brands offer this size. Cost is about $200.00 less than the Harley 180 Dunlop and it will las...

15 years ago
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RE: Help Needed with 2011 Sportster & Sidecar rig.

Proper sized schedule 80 pvc spacers work well. Not just a "drop in" job since the fork springs are under compression and you will need to compress t...

15 years ago
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RE: Counterbalancing

If using weights, place them outboard and to the rear of the axle of the car to keep from dipping the nose in the pavement during a left turn stop. ...

15 years ago
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RE: Rear tire off set

I have run offset front wheels with no bad effects on sidecar rigs in the past. All you would be out if it was problematical would be the labor (and...

15 years ago
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RE: Advice for new rig rider.

Try the B figure. A good test is to turn the bars to the right. Step onto the left peg/footboard holding the grips and pull away from the bike to t...

15 years ago
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RE: Crazy idea? Intruder VS1400 and sputnik - swing/flex mount

5" clearance rig is possible but naturally will be limited. No off-roading and maybe slowing down on some tight turns. Most lower mounts here are u...

15 years ago
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RE: Counterbalancing

A 1'x2' piece of 1/2" plate weighs about 40#. You could get all your needed ballast by using a metal deck on the frame. L.

15 years ago
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