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Al Olme
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Joined: January 27, 2005 4:47 pm
Last seen: October 19, 2025 3:32 pm
Topics: 176 / Replies: 1535
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RE: First Sidecar

ncdave - 7/21/2016 1:01 PM Steering head bearings were replaced last summer and I'm comfortable those are tight. <> All the more reas...

10 years ago
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RE: First Sidecar

Before you spend money on a damper, try adjusting the steering head bearings. The rule of thumb is that the bearings should be tight enough that if t...

10 years ago
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RE: Looking into getting my first sidecar

Red, I'm in Minneapolis. If you get over this way we can arrange a ride. You might try Scrambler Cycle www.scramblercycle.com in Cameron, ...

10 years ago
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RE: new ural or new hack?

redsimp said,"Other similar rigs are asking WAY above that. Am I missing something? " One thing that is seldom taken into account is the cost of ...

10 years ago
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RE: What tire for sidecar?

Yes, many folks do. Check the speed and load rating first. Some trailer tires are not rated for highway speeds.

10 years ago
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RE: Parking lot ride

Jay is 100% right about the STEP class, if you can find one. In looking for rigs and if you'd consider a Ural, this looks like a smokin' deal. ...

10 years ago
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RE: Hey

Red Ryder - 7/18/2016 9:15 AM <> I do have a question: What speeds can you go with a sidecar? Are they safe on the highway? Thanks ag...

10 years ago
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RE: Hey

Red, Folks come to sidecaring for a lot of different reasons. You have two of them, a couple of kids that you want to include and difficulty han...

10 years ago
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RE: Hey

Red, Have you looked at the price of the mounts you will need to put the car on a Harley? Mounts for a Harley aren't more expensive than mounts ...

10 years ago
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RE: 1972 TR6/Easy Rider sidecar.

Mr. Childers, Vlad is our good friend and long time MEMBER of the USCA, the club that supports this site so you can use it for free. He is from ...

10 years ago
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RE: ural sidecar to a HD

Joel, Where are you? There might be an experienced person somewhere near you who could help. This isn't just pointed at you Joel but there ...

10 years ago
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RE: new ural or new hack?

Bob's BMW is a premium price for premium service sort of place but certainly worth it. If you go with a new BMW your maintenance will be higher compa...

10 years ago
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RE: new ural or new hack?

Near D.C.... was that Bob's BMW? If so, Bob is a sidecar driver and knows his stuff.

10 years ago
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RE: 2016 USCA Rigs In The Rockies Rally

Dana, Thanks for all your work in putting on the 2016 rally. We all had a good time and enjoyed the great scenery. While I was there I was ...

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