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Joined: June 14, 2003 5:09 am
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RE: Mounting Bracket Information

The '74 Beemers do not have a full perimeter frame and the best way to mount a sidecar without problems is with special bracketry or a sub-frame. The...

15 years ago
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RE: High=Mileage Tires??

If the front tire and sidecar are only getting this mileage you have an alignment problem. It's normal for a rear tire to wear out at this mileage. ...

15 years ago
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RE: What brand is this????

Don't know. Seems to have a lightweight frame if that's whats showing in the pix. Good looking body, what does the fender look like? Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: Velorex 565 access hood hinge...?

Many folks remove the strut that holds the windshield open since it limits the available opening and makes the sidecar harder to enter and exit. It i...

15 years ago
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RE: Brake system for Friendship III sidecar

The FSIII is also a much wider rig than the singles, adding to the push/pull effect. A soft brake usually indicated that there is still some air in ...

15 years ago
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RE: Ballast

Place soft or secured ballast material behind (or under) the seat. To the rear of the body and to the right side (US) if you can. Movable hard ball...

15 years ago
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RE: How to keep from scratching paint from cover for hack

The OEM Tonneaus are so chintzy I can't imagine one wantinh to use it on a detailed rig with a 2K paint job. L.

15 years ago
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RE: Power Steering?

Live and learn, Mike. Nice to have that fingertip control, Huh? Great price too. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: towing a sidecar

A lot of car dealers and garages used to have servicars with towbars for in town pickup and delivery. I've never seen a sidecar rig used for this wi...

15 years ago
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RE: Wives First Road Trip

If the bike is pulling right, add more leanout not toe-in. Check the sidecar tire after a few miles and see if there is any odd wear indicating scrub...

15 years ago
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RE: Wives First Road Trip

Kep plenty of ballast in her rig, for a while anyway. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: towing a sidecar

Doesn't sound like a great idea with an asymetrical vehicle. Trikes yeah. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: Getting a Gemini Ready for the Road (fixed fotos)

Only 30 feet of wire, Huh? Well you can always add onto it if needed. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: Burned out light on front of Friendship III Sidecar

The Dutch think of everything but EASY. Lonnie

15 years ago
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RE: BMW K1200LT & Sidecar

First you will need to obtain a sub-frame mount set to blend the bike and the sidecar. Lonnie

15 years ago
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