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Phelonius
@Phelonius
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Joined: March 6, 2008 7:15 am
Topics: 54 / Replies: 599
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RE: new 2012 s40 w/sidecar

I ran an S-40 with a velorex 562 for over three years and 35 thousand miles. Handled very well, got 45 mpg most of the time. Carried me and my g...

13 years ago
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RE: Adding weight in car

Peter Pan asked, "Means Phelonius has enough young ladies waiting for to get a ride!?. (What is a wahine?) " Means Phelonius has enough young...

13 years ago
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RE: liberty or motorvation spider ?

The spider is also noticeably smaller than the liberty. For a full sized Harley, I would recommend the Liberty.

13 years ago
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RE: Adding weight in car

My first choice is a wahine, but if you need the weight and don't have one of those, try this. Weld a flat piece of 1/4 inch steel plate under th...

13 years ago
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RE: first attempt at a real ride 2day

Three degrees lean out is a big bunch. Are you sure your other measurements are correct? I have never used more than one and a half on any of the ...

13 years ago
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RE: Newbie to Sidecar

Good on ya! I hope you learn to pilot the hack safely. Try to find instruction in your area, it will go a long way in keeping you safe.

13 years ago
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RE: HARD TO STEER

Hack'n - 4/6/2013 10:44 AM Wouldn't that be "Reduced trail modification"? Yea, I got dyslectic for a minute.

13 years ago
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RE: HARD TO STEER

Have you tried having the sidecar passenger help you steer? Maybe you need the increased trail modification.

13 years ago
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RE: spring is here ,ride safe .

Sorry about all the folks who fall victim to inattentive drivers, Cell phones, inside the car conversations, dropped cigarette, spilled booze, etc. ...

13 years ago
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RE: flying the chair questions

By the way in Washington State it is not illegal to fly the chair. I was making an acute corner ( greater than 90 degrees) onto a side street in P...

13 years ago
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RE: flying the chair questions

You can take left turns faster but if you ever get the rear wheel off the ground it is all over. But takes much more to do that then fly the chair. ...

13 years ago
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RE: flying the chair questions

You are correct unless you are in England, Australia, or New Zealand. Since they drive on the other side of the road, they also mount their hacks ...

13 years ago
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RE: flying the chair questions

At the time of the triple endo I was mounted on a 77 Yamaha 650 with a Bingham hack. It was a good handling rig when I was sober. On that occasion I...

13 years ago
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RE: flying the chair questions

Okay thinking back over 45 years of sidecar riding, I should mention one very dangerous aspect of flying the chair. As you gain skill and confidenc...

13 years ago
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RE: Easter Bunny pulled over by CHP

The leo is probably a fan of Elmer Fudd.

13 years ago
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