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Al Olme
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Joined: January 27, 2005 5:47 pm
Topics: 176 / Replies: 1535
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RE: Just got the sidecar

Keeping or removing the side and center stands may be dictated by your mounting system. Many of the best subframes connect where the center stand "us...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar safety

Jay is right! First make sure the rig is set up properly, then learn to handle it without adding an outrigger. If you mount a wheel on the left side...

9 years ago
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RE: Metzeler Block-K Sidecar Tire Up Front

Yes, I run three 3.5x18 Block K's on my classic BMW rig [and carry one as a mounted spare]. It works just fine but remember, the Block K was designed...

9 years ago
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RE: Calling all Steering Geometry Experts

Jan, Moving to a smaller wheel and tire will decrease trail and lower steering effort. I believe that after a short adjustment period the mod wo...

9 years ago
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RE: What brand/model of car is this

I agree with Ace, that looks like a car Vern made. Your next question is probably about contacting the maker and sadly, Vern died last year. Doe...

9 years ago
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RE: New Ural

You might want to post this over at Soviet Steeds to see what they might have to say. Also, it really doesn't seem fair for them to have your engine ...

9 years ago
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RE: Johnny Sweet Sidecars

Dave, Where is Johnny's place? Any chance of doing that either before or after the Sidecars in the Smokies rally?

9 years ago
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RE: BMW RA Rally in Petoskey, MI

Legg's Inn was closed for the season but they will be open during the rally in July!

9 years ago
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RE: BMW RA Rally in Petoskey, MI

Yep, TLMaryann and I are going. In fact, I'm the vendor chair for the event. There will be lots of vendors and probably a few hundred attendees. Da...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecars in the Smokies

Duncan, Yes, we are coming. Room is booked and we're planning to tag on a visit with our daughter after the rally. Maybe in Chapel Hill where sh...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecars in the Smokies

That route looks like a pretty taxing ride but it could be a lot of fun. I agree that the four hour time is pretty optimistic if you figure in rest s...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecars in the Smokies

Ace, How long is that loop? Could you post a link to a Google map?

9 years ago
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RE: Motorvation Formula II open access

I believe that Hannigan offers an electric seat, maybe DMC has one as well. I haven't seen one but I believe that your thoughts about using an electr...

9 years ago
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