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Brstr
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Joined: December 23, 2023 12:16 am
Last seen: September 19, 2025 6:34 am
Topics: 3 / Replies: 505
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RE: I am looking for info on sidecar identification. See photos, thanks!

The basic frame looks set up to be a leaner. The front pivot point higher than the rear. To provide directional input. And only two mounting p...

1 year ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

The thing with salt flats is just that. Flat. How can you run flat out if it's not flat? Pye won't do it. So I'm sticking with the flat earth...

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

Gus says its very frustrating. Even with the Previous engine he was never able to run it flat out. Not enough traction for 1000 plus hp. A Hudson ...

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

Land speed huh. Have nephew that missed out on Lake Gairdner this year because of rain. 36 Hudson Terraplane dynoed at 1100 hp. Him and 2 others o...

2 years ago
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RE: What Type of Steel?

Mild steel is what we called it. Workable, weldable and drillable.

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

The bikes you have are the ones the Monaco was designed for. To be used at a less frenetic pace. Should be very enjoyable so long as you keep f...

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

It's a complete home built suspension set-up using an air dampened air shock from a BMW . Rides nice but doesn't help handling much. Somebody pointe...

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

That's one of them new fangled overhead cam machines. 4 wheel brakes and all. So sophisticated it has 12 volt electrics... including a self starter. E...

2 years ago
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RE: watsonian monaco on a 1960s BSA/triumph 650?

Hmm time for a bit of cat skinning. Which way shall we do it this time. Nice Watsonian. Looks a slightly older version of mine. (It's on a mod...

2 years ago
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RE: EML E2000 trunk lid latch

Have you contacted EML?

2 years ago
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RE: 2011 R1200GSA with Ural tub build - Part 4 up

A 5 inch angle grinder is one of my most used pieces of equipment. A good quality 1mm thick cutting disk used adroitly... is an efficient parter o...

2 years ago
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RE: Tire Wear

I have read an article where the 15 inch motorcycle rim was machined down to 15 inch car size. Another dubious compromise. It may well be fine bu...

2 years ago
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RE: Tire Wear

The specification affecting the safety of a 15 inch car tire being fitted to a motorcycle rim is the diameter difference between a car and a motorcycl...

2 years ago
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RE: Hannigan SP2 in TX

Motorcycle shippers could take the complete rig? Plenty of people know how to change a clutch. A bit far to ship for me though to Australia. LOL...

2 years ago
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