Skip to content
SidehackRalf
@SidehackRalf
Estimable Member
Joined: October 10, 2004 3:25 pm
Last seen: January 11, 2025 2:44 pm
Topics: 3 / Replies: 124
Reply
RE: Rear Shock Oil Change

Don't know about the Shadow. Gold Wing has ATF in right side that is replaceable. Of course, it is a air shock so it can be stiffened up that way. The...

18 years ago
Reply
RE: Raked Triple Tree on HD - Just WOW!

Ted, at the risk of getting flamed, I have a Maxxis on the rear now. Only have about 1,000 miles so far on it. E3 Dunlaps in the past have only gone a...

18 years ago
Reply
RE: Best Insurance

Ted, I used to have Markland and then my agent switched to Progressive. I never had a claim with Markland but the rates were low. About a week after I...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Raked Triple Tree on HD - Just WOW!

I really do appreciate the input of you veteran sidecarists. I learn a lot from every post. I was noticing more rear tire wear on the right side {hack...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Raked Triple Tree on HD - Just WOW!

Well, my wife used to get tired riding on the back seat if it was a long day. Maybe my idea of a average day and hers were different. Anyhow she likes...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Raked Triple Tree on HD - Just WOW!

Joe, everything you said I have to agree 100%. I also just installed a 6 degree EZ-Steer and threw away the steering damper and like you I had gone to...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: ? What are you

I could ride about anything I wanted to but really like the Gold Wing. Used to think only Harley would do. I drive my sidehack and ride my 750 Yamaha ...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: GL1000 / Terraplane Width

I have a 6x10 and it has a 5 ft. door. I tried a friend's 7x14 and it only had a 6 ft. door. So I think I will need a 8x trailer to get the needed wid...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Next step, changing the trail

I run Progressive Springs in my 89 GL1500 and they recommend 15 wt. It seems to do ok with that. I just installed Champion's EZ-Steer on the forks and...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Reverse gear

I had a 1949 45 Harley that had a bad transmission when I got it in the 60's and the only one I could find was a servi-car trany with 3 speed and reve...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: What Bikes Have You Owned?

1947 Knucklehead 61 cu.in. Harley 1949 45 cu.in. Harley 1951 Panhead 74 Harley w/sidecar 1949 Panhead 61 converted to 74 Harley w/same sidecar f...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Ez Steer

Mike, I have a 89 GL1500 w/Champion Escort. Like you say, mine steers quite hard with the damper on. When I take it off it has a little wobble until 2...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Camp Trailer with GL1500 an Escort Sidecar

I have a GL1500 and Escort Sidecar and pull a Roll-A-Home. It sets up in about 1 minute (very similar to the Leisure Lite) except the bed is all made ...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Velorex 565 on Honda Goldwing

Hi, BJ I had a 1984 and 1985 GL1200. I hard wired the 84 because the connector was all burned up when I discovered it. The stator was still good. It...

19 years ago
Reply
RE: Question About Sidecars

Hi, Mike I have a GL1500 with Champion Escort. It's a good fit for the big Hondas. I got it to use to ocassionally haul grandkids around. I like t...

20 years ago
Page 8 / 9