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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: Wind Blast

I noticed the blast from my Dneper windshield. Fortunately it folds down or is easily removed. The wind blast goes away when the windshield goes away....

18 years ago
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RE: loud horns??

In my college years I used a deep sea fishing weight loosely wired to my handlebars riding in the Bay area. For some reason I never felt the need to u...

18 years ago
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RE: Reverse gear

Sorry about the smart a-- reply. Until you get the reverse figured out, maybe you could build an inclined parking ramp in your garage just to make bac...

18 years ago
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RE: Reverse gear

$20 cable winch when I forget to plan ahead

18 years ago
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RE: Wheel Bearing Tool?

I got good results making a pin wrench using the shank of a broken drill bit. I brazed and air cooled the tool which should anneal the drill steel. I ...

18 years ago
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RE: Installing SC Mounts On MC Not A Bed Of Roses

If you are the least bit squeamish about your tool making ability, by all means wait out the shipping time. I would never recommend "cobbling" anythin...

18 years ago
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RE: squeaky noise in left turns..

I broke the factory aluminum fork brace on my Honda. I replaced it with a steel one. Lots of side load on the system.

18 years ago
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RE: Installing SC Mounts On MC Not A Bed Of Roses

It helps to be resourceful living in Idaho. You can't just go down to the store and buy what you need unless you are willing to wait out the shipping ...

18 years ago
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RE: Installing SC Mounts On MC Not A Bed Of Roses

The same advice applies in reverse. You just need to be even more careful because you are now grinding the tapered cutting edge. Be sure to grind each...

18 years ago
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RE: Installing SC Mounts On MC Not A Bed Of Roses

I run into the tap issue all the time. If you have a bench grinder, you can carefully grind off the tapered portion and you now have a bottom tap.

18 years ago
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RE: High Speed Rated Sidecar Tire

I replaced my sidecar wheel with a Honda 16 inch aluminum rim. I am currently running a Kenda 100-90 dual sport tire. It doesn't have very aggressive ...

18 years ago
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RE: BMW K1200 LT Wheelchair Sidecar

I saw one listed on that famous auction site for $6000. All set up for a wheel chair, but not likely good for freeway speeds. #320097516142

18 years ago
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RE: left turns

I've experienced similar slippage on my Honda GL650/Dneper. I tried reducing the trail which helped steering in general, but not the chatter in the le...

18 years ago
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RE: Another Tire Question?

Any time I change anything on my rig, I recheck the sidecar alignment, including new tires. I've made up some semi permanent angle iron rail for this ...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Info Please

Be warned, it'll take longer to get where you're going than on 2 or 4 wheels. You will find your self looking for the long twisty ways instead of the ...

18 years ago
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