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Sidcar
@Sidcar
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Joined: September 22, 2012 2:01 pm
Topics: 11 / Replies: 72
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RE: Brake servo

Nice set up Phelonius but my sidecar is on the left which rather ruins that idea. Believe it or not although I've been riding outfits for over forty y...

13 years ago
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RE: Brake servo

Do these updated brake pads have name? My brake lines are in good condition, I've changed the fluid, renewed the seals in the rear master cylinder, ca...

13 years ago
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RE: Austone 175R16 CT on rear wheel GL1500

Thanks for this info. I tried to take my 1500 GL / Watsonian outfit out in the snow Sunday and it was useless, no grip at all with the standard solo r...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

My experience of Beetle heaters is that you have two choices, warm air but choke on the fumes or fresh air and freeze. It's not going to be easy but I...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

Over the years I've seen some weird and wonderful ideas appear in the bike press for heating a sidecar including running the exhaust pipe through the ...

13 years ago
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RE: Steering Stabilizer?

Now there you have me. I've never had to fit one and although I've seen outfits with them on I never asked what fittings were used. Have a look at t...

13 years ago
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RE: Steering Stabilizer?

A steering damper for a VW Beetle, the original Beetle that is, is a popular choice and should be easily available. Sid

13 years ago
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RE: Steering Stabilizer?

Daft question perhaps but I take it you need a stabiliser? If the bars don't shake I wouldn't bother. I had a BSA and Squire outfit that steered per...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

I'm definitely going to fit a 12v socket and buy one of those 150w heaters. Not just to try out in the sidecar but to de-frost the windscreen. When th...

13 years ago
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RE: Leading links or triple trees

Trees arrived and fitted, what a difference! Steering lovely and light, no wobble whatsoever. Customs and Excise stung me with fees and import dut...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

The Oxford sidecar appears to have a box section under the front seat so, providing the Wing water pump can cope with the extra load, I hope to fit a ...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

I used to run pair of heated gloves off a 12v car battery when riding my old BSA outfit. The battery lasted about 30 mins but I don't know what power...

13 years ago
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RE: sidecar heater

I'm already running heated handlebar grips so I don't know if I could run a 150w heater as well. The heaters are on eBay for a tenner so the easiest t...

13 years ago
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