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Al Olme
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Joined: January 27, 2005 5:47 pm
Last seen: October 19, 2025 4:32 pm
Topics: 176 / Replies: 1528
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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: 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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RE: Hacks In The Innauguration

Hoping that folks will let this die without having to stomp it out as Admin. We generally allow quite a bit of slack because we feel that less manage...

9 years ago
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RE: Hacks In The Innauguration

I can see where this might be headed and I want to put all parties on notice that we will not have a war here. Please keep to the original topic, not...

9 years ago
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RE: How high on the bike frame for attaching car

On rough roads many sidecars feel "twitchy". Remember that since you are now a two track vehicle you get input from more than one direction on rough ...

9 years ago
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