Skip to content
Ben Franklin
@ben-franklin
Prominent Member
Joined: September 21, 2022 1:37 pm
Last seen: June 7, 2026 6:36 am
Topics: 16 / Replies: 321
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight sporty build)

Sounds like it will hold together. I bet the light weight is nice in the rocky stuff. Steering dampers are nice in the rocks, as well. I like the m...

7 months ago
Reply
RE: New member in Phoenix

  @ckaseman hey Cory, welcome!   If you want to test ride an Africa Twin hack rig, it could be arranged.   What side of tow...

8 months ago
Reply
RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

@mick-boon the Chicken Fried steak was more a quantity over quality sort of thing, but I was pretty hungry, so it worked out ok.

8 months ago
Reply
RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

@scott-h yep, the views were spectacular, and a little stargazing was part of the evening!  

8 months ago
Reply
RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Weather cooled off a little in Skunk Hollow, so decided to run up to Young and see what the recent Monsoons had done to the AZ BDR...First 20 miles or...

8 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h Hey Scott, really nice to see this rig coming together! Looks like it has FUN written all over it! Here is what i have been wasting some r...

8 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Looking good, Scott!   Regarding FM's comments on air shock vs. Coil over location. Gave it a little thought. Air shock behaves like a pro...

8 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h JB Weld "Steel Stick" is your friend! {custom1}:smile2: linky

8 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h JB Weld "Steel Stick" is your friend! {custom1}:smile2: linky

8 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@miles-ladue Mr. Miles, I can assure you that BBTSG absolutely hates mosquitoes. Her primary driver is not particularly fond of them, either! ...

9 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h Scott, looks robust enough for the application. I really like that you didn't cost yourself any ground clearance!   That will be a ...

9 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Hey Scott, which notcher is that; how much is "inexpensive?" 🤑

9 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h Had not seen that. Good for them. I felt like their connection to the steering head tube left a little to be desired, but hey, what do I kn...

9 months ago
Reply
RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

@scott-h Hey Scott, For what it is worth, my experimentation with reducing flex in the coupling of the sidecar to the bike has led me to believe tha...

9 months ago
Page 4 / 23