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SidehackRalf
@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: hitch

That's probably the best way to remedy the situation because the rig stops really well without the camper hooked up. I started to go the trailer brake...

16 years ago
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RE: hitch

Thanks Mike for the idea of what metal to use. I pull a camper that is 48 inches wide and to get it even with the left saddlebag I had my local welder...

16 years ago
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RE: My 900 mile weekend on the Rocket III (with the Sidecar)

Hi Spencer, I really enjoyed seeing you and your family at the Chelan rally. Great pictures. I was wondering how you fit the whole family in/on the ...

16 years ago
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RE: How old is everyone?

70! If I'd known I would live this long, I'd have taken better care of me-self. Not complaining though. Got my first motorcycle at 16 and I am st...

16 years ago
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RE: If you really want one there's always a way

Shadow, that guy with the snowmobile hood on a Ski-Boose is Ed and he lives in Seeley Lake, Montana. I met him at Stevenson and stopped by to see him ...

16 years ago
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RE: Steering Modifications for Rig

I have an 89 GL1500/Champion Escort with E-Z steer and it works great. With my old friend Artheritis in my right hand, I steer with my left a lot of t...

17 years ago
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RE: Onward into the fog...on a sidecar of course! (Blog)

Hi LL I just skimmed the surface of your blog. Looks great! I am the Montana guy riding the sidecar rig you have a picture of at Chicken. I am not a...

17 years ago
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RE: Never let any one else drive your rig

When I bought my first rig, I had to ride it down an alley with a gravel surface with potholes. Every time the sidecar wheel would drop into a hole I ...

17 years ago
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RE: Steering damping

Wayne, I just got back from a trip to Alaska and there was a lot of uneven and broken pavement to deal with. I have bad arthritis in my right hand and...

17 years ago
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RE: Heavy frontend

I have the GL1500/Champion Escort with Progressive springs in front as well as the rear and the 6 degree rake kit. I happened to find the rake kit use...

17 years ago
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RE: Meet-up in Montana!

One time a lot of years ago I was trying to get to the in-laws farm east of Conrad, Montana and it got later than I realized and the stations in all t...

17 years ago
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RE: Meet-up in Montana!

Hi, Barb If you come through Libby on Hwy. 2 give me a call and we'll have a cup at Henry's restaurant. I'll probably be working during the week ...

17 years ago
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RE: Dunlop 145 SR13 Radial Tire

I think next time I'll try to find the 145. I am running about 26 lbs. and it seems a little rough on bumps. I have the Progressive spring/shock and h...

17 years ago
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RE: Dunlop 145 SR13 Radial Tire

Shadow 1100, also watch for the tollerance between the shock bolt and tire when the tilt is in the lowest position. I ran mine about 400 miles before ...

17 years ago
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RE: safer sidecar

I installed a seat belt in the Escort for the grandkids mostly to keep them put in the seat. It has been my experience that most other cage drivers ar...

18 years ago
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