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Al Olme2
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Joined: August 17, 2017 2:51 pm
Last seen: April 15, 2024 1:41 pm
Topics: 40 / Replies: 299
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RE: Some Recommended Tasks To Perform

I'm seeing the same message. Where is the icon to post a pic? What does the "P" at the left bottom of the page do? BTW. instant messaging worked...

1 month ago
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RE: vintage bmw sidecar rig tire

Gregory, Running a 3:50x18 tire would be fine on the sidecar, if you can find a tire in that size with a suitable profile. I have an older BMW /2 w...

2 years ago
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RE: Car tire on front wheel?

Dave, Adding a car tire in front will give you heaver steering. I'd only do it if you have a fully modified front end with leading link and reduced...

2 years ago
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RE: New Guy: Clay in SW WI

You might contact Midwest sidecar (712) 253-8898. They are located in Sibley, IA and Gary Greene [former builder at Motorvation] works there. They A...

2 years ago
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RE: Do I Have to Become a Motorcycle Mechanic?

Mike, you might want to tell us what city you're in. Maybe someone near you knows of a good mechanic that is willing to work on sidecars. Good Luck...

2 years ago
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RE: Shoulder Surgery is done

Claude Stanley used those heavy duty tarp bungees from the windward side of the handlebars to some point on the bike to help with staying straight. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Weight Distribution???

There's a lot of good stuff in Hal's books but it's not all perfectly true. Be careful and test before adopting his recommendations. It turns out tha...

2 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Weight Distribution???

Jan wrote; "We are taught that 10-12% sidecar wheel lead is recommended based on studies and experience; now the accepted standard for a street rig. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Weight Distribution???

John, Love all the machine turning!

2 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Weight Distribution???

Having done some research and actual weighing of rigs, there is no "correct" distribution. Before you start you have to determine a "normal" load and...

2 years ago
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RE: Steib Side car I want 🙁

Blue Moon Cycle, John Landstrom, 770-241-5158 has them for sale. $6,900 plus tax and freight. S. Meyer in Germany sells Steib through Ebay under the...

2 years ago
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RE: Wanted Type Ural sidecar

Try John Landstrom at Blue Moon Cycle in Norcross, GA. He sometimes has used sidecars for sale. He is a dealer for new Steib repops and might bet a ...

2 years ago
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RE: dark side tires

James, My EML rig [with a leading link] uses car tires all around. There's no issue when you're moving at even a pretty slow speed. BUT, at a stand...

2 years ago
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RE: EASY STEER THOUGHTS

Ace, If you increase to the 6 version your steering will be lighter and that's usually good. BUT, it will also be "quicker" and maybe it will feel a...

2 years ago
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