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Brstr
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Joined: December 23, 2023 12:16 am
Last seen: August 2, 2026 8:56 pm
Topics: 4 / Replies: 643
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RE: One of the things I like about motorcycles...

Two wheels was always fun. But the design was perfected when an engine was added. Carnarvon to Nanutarra roadhouse is 366 klm. Did it on my th...

2 years ago
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RE: 2011 R1200GSA with Ural tub build - Part 6 up (6/14)

I do believe I missed this completely. Mine apologies. That said the hinged front Ural tub was done by guy in the Eastern States somewhere. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Sputnik, disc brake, KLR Mounts $3100

I often wonder how hard it would be to import one then flip it to the other side. Always like the look of those sidecars.

2 years ago
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RE: Highway speed

Had to chuckle with/ at FM. I have 4 road registered vehicles at the moment. And that's close to 3 too many give or take one. Road "speeds" Moto...

2 years ago
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RE: 1968 Watsonian tandem sidecar - $3,495 (Blaine, MN)

Mine was originally configured like that but was converted to a single seat with a boot lid. ( trunk ) Also rubber and aluminium trim makes it look ...

2 years ago
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RE: Triple tree options for 1500 Goldwing?

It was Bill who made mine for the 650 Strom.. Did the job very nicely. Same Bill? Don't know. Ask Dave Fran.

2 years ago
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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...

2 years 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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