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SidehackRalf
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Joined: October 10, 2004 3:25 pm
Last seen: January 11, 2025 2:44 pm
Topics: 3 / Replies: 124
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RE: MONTANA HACK DRIVERS?

Hi Spudy It was good to meet you in Coeur d'Alene. I seldom get down through Helena and then it seems I'm in a hurry to get someplace. One time a ...

13 years ago
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RE: Riding bike solo even with triple tree modification?

I rode my Gold Wing the other year when I had the chair off to replace the rear tire. I wouldn't recommend riding it that way. As has been said you ha...

14 years ago
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RE: Dogs in sidecars

Hi Tom, so sorry to hear about Henry but it looks like you've got a real "Buddy" there in Pete. We'll be eager to meet him. Ralph and Peggy

14 years ago
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RE: 5 deg.Raked Tree

I have a GL1500/Champion Escort and have E-Z Steer, I think 6 degree. I have similar steering as Mike. It is so quick to react especially at freeway s...

14 years ago
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RE: Hello everyone! Need some advice

With our Gold Wing 1500/Champion Escort last summer towing the 600 lb. camper and wife, little dog in sidecar we pulled onto I-5 in Washington headed ...

15 years ago
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RE: Year of Champion Escort

Mine has a label like Lloyd's. The serial no. is 01677. I was under the impression it was about a 1996 but I'm the 2nd owner. The trunk lid hinges are...

15 years ago
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RE: Will this tire work? Friendship III Sidecar tire

Billy Bob 169 I think with the wider tire and taller, I was running the tilt pretty low and then with a passenger it rubbed more than usual. Later, ...

15 years ago
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RE: Will this tire work? Friendship III Sidecar tire

On my Champion Escort, I couldn't find a 145 so put on a 155. After about 2,000 miles I happened to look on the inside and there was a quarter inch gr...

15 years ago
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RE: what got you started with sidecars

I bought an old Harley panhead 1951 74 in the year 1959 for $650. It was attached to a steel Harley sidecar and at the time wasn't too impressed with ...

15 years ago
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RE: New riding buddy? Meet Henry.

Hi Tom. He's a great looking pup! We are anxious to meet him and see you again. Probably next summer. I think our Mindy will like him too. Here's an i...

15 years ago
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RE: Archie

Tom, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Archie. I'm glad we got to share in his last ride together from John Day. Ralph, Peggy and Mindy

15 years ago
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RE: A wheel problem

Hi Will. The hub on my Escort is the same as a trailer 4 bolt hub. I don't have a rotor on my rig but a friend gave me a pair of hubs with rotors from...

15 years ago
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RE: Unusual Wear on Sidecar Tire

Yes, Lonnie it is scrubbing from left to right. Not a lot but when you run your hand over it you can notice it. The very inside strip of tread is worn...

15 years ago
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RE: hitch

Shadow, you gave me an idea. Maybe I could cut the bolts off and use thinner nuts that would miss the swingarm or maybe come through from the back sid...

16 years ago
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