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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: tire for sidecar offroad

I agree with Vernon. This is one application where good traction can work against you. I hooked up a brake on my sidecar wheel and found that it helpe...

18 years ago
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RE: Velorex 700 Replacement Windshield

Ray, What temperature did you use to bend Lexan? I over heated some and it bubbled up.

18 years ago
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RE: Wind Blast

Pops56, Maybe put the wings on the sidecar windshield?

18 years ago
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RE: Add on Fuel Tank

I didn't realize that this would be such an incendiary thread. I failed to state that the zip ties were a temporary solution while I developed my id...

18 years ago
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RE: Add on Fuel Tank

Al, Your post has caused me to stop and review my modifications. I did in fact consider the safety issue. The spare tank is a work in progress. ...

18 years ago
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RE: Add on Fuel Tank

I used heavy duty "Zip Ties" with a bungi cord back up. That way I don't have a lot of time invested when I change my mind and move to plan "B".

18 years ago
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RE: What causes "wobble"... AKA "tank slap"...

I live in Bellevue, which an hour South of the Sawtooth mountains. I'm a little busy right now, but if your in the neighborhood, I'd love to visit.

18 years ago
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RE: Air condition for Escort sidecar?

Sounds like a 3 wheel cage.

18 years ago
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RE: What causes "wobble"... AKA "tank slap"...

Ara, I also didn't realise how close you were. I'm only 2 1/2 hours from Boise in the Sun Valley area. Did you look up Lonnie while you were there?

18 years ago
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RE: Well, I bought a Ural...

Welcome to the world of sidecars. The sidecar's quirks and peculiarities are a reflection of the it's owner. Heh heh Nice color scheme.

18 years ago
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RE: New to forum Sidecars

Here is something that does not get much discussion that I noticed when I was just learning. Muscle tone and muscle memory. When I started up the ...

18 years ago
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RE: Car tire on the front ??

My rig has a lot of lead on the sidecar wheel. 15 inches. This causes the front tire to loose traction before the rear tire in left hand turns. I moun...

18 years ago
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RE: Todays Barn Find Side Car I.D.

I like the prop driven sidecar body. There is a way to adjust the toe in that I hadn't thought of. Increase the prop RPM's

18 years ago
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RE: A GPS for Dave's sidecar rig

If you want the roads less traveled without getting lost,put in your way points after pre-planning your trip using Google Earth.

18 years ago
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RE: just bought complete rig. HELP

Just a little clarification. The important thing to remember about the sidecar weight distribution is not so much where the wife rides, but rather wha...

18 years ago
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