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Mark in Idaho
@Mark-in-Idaho
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Joined: September 17, 2005 5:40 pm
Topics: 21 / Replies: 325
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RE: safer sidecar

That's a tall order. Seat belts are a waste of time if you don't have a crumple zone between you and the impact. Air bags are not advised for children...

17 years ago
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RE: Car battery

I replaced my motorcycle battery with a small lawn mower battery from NAPA auto parts. I mounted it inside the saddle bag on my Honda Silverwing. It r...

17 years ago
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RE: Am I nuts?

Of course your crazy, you bought a sidecar. At least thats what my friends tell me. I'd go for it in a heart beat. I think I'd take a tool kit in ca...

18 years ago
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RE: weight for sidecar?

I see at least 3 cans of beer in the photo. The results are obvious.

18 years ago
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RE: "Cargo box" style sidecar

My Dneper is a pretty fair "box". The seat comes right out to fit a small welder and assorted tools. I built a large rack that attaches to the smaller...

18 years ago
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RE: accessories

I suspect that you are going to have to reinvent the wheel here. One point to consider is the chaffing effect of the wicker against the luggage rack...

18 years ago
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RE: accessories

I just did a quick Google search. There are tons of quality baskets available. I doubt you'll find something specific to sidecars. The suit case varie...

18 years ago
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RE: Preventing theft

Lonnie, you've got eyes like an eagle and a mind like a steel tarp.

18 years ago
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RE: Where and how did you get started???

I started off after high school with a $300 Honda Super Hawk. Turned it into a cafe racer when I attended an art collage in the Bay Area. I started bu...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Bra for use on long trips

How about "Rino-Coat" truck bed liner. It looks like glossy undercoating. Not very sexy, but might out last the bike.

18 years ago
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RE: Snow ride to ring out the old year

Nice reality check. Given your penchant for winter back country route finding, why not carry a real shovel. I especially liked the boot packing of the...

18 years ago
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RE: Made the local paper

Liz, I'm afraid my rig has degenerated into a "Rat Bike". The "Grit" the state uses isn't terribly corrosive, but the grime is so pervasive that I c...

18 years ago
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RE: Do leading links have adjustable trail?

The old BMW leading links had two settings for that very purpose.

18 years ago
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RE: Side Pack

How do you adjust toe in and lean out on that one?

18 years ago
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