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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
Topics: 56 / Replies: 2425
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RE: Torsion Bar

As far as Sgt. Brown's post goes I did my first torsion bar suspension on a sidecar in the early eighties. Worked well and have done a lot of them sin...

20 years ago
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RE: R80RT, looking to add a sidecar....

Ron, I have a Formula II that I may sell (have another offer on it pending right now) but it is not a flip front. Could be converted to one but som...

20 years ago
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RE: R80RT, looking to add a sidecar....

Consider theoptions cl;osely. Vernon, as usual, pretty much naile dit. Platforms can be made to work and can be made to work well under various condit...

20 years ago
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RE: Need some opinions Texas vs. Velorex sidecars

At 140 pounds it will be on the light side. Call Texas Sidecar and Trike and talk to Bob Darden. He is a good guy and has a lot of experience in mount...

20 years ago
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RE: Need to connect brakes on Velorex 562 to GS550

VLAD, Some hook the cable thing onto the foot brake lever. Need some brackets etc to hold it. Personnly I would not worry with it but that is just ...

20 years ago
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RE: Doo Dah

It is listed here:

20 years ago
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RE: Berryessa Picnic/Rally

Don, I will post your event at SCT..see link below. Would also suggest you post it at hack'd.com. Chris and Bruce Stephens have put together quite a...

20 years ago
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RE: Pull to right

When the word triangulation is mentione we mean that the strusts should ideally be placed so that they cannot move fore and af nor up or down because ...

20 years ago
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RE: Pull to right

If the settings changed while riding I would wonder if the mounts actually flex at some point when underway. In other words it is possible that even t...

20 years ago
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RE: How Much is it Worth?

So many times it seems liek the chrome etc may help a bike sell but seldom increase the amount it may sell for. Situations vary though.

20 years ago
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RE: Trim

A trim device can be installed. Having a bike tire has exactly zero meaning on that. Wish i still lived in Florida I could fix you up in a day. Yes, y...

20 years ago
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RE: AXLE UPGRADE FOR VELOREX HACK

I have done quite a few here on the east coast and it DOES make it a new sidecar. I use a torsion bar suspension which also gives you a built in tilt ...

20 years ago
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RE: R80RT, looking to add a sidecar....

Jay wrote: >>Some of the places that say you do not need a brake I suspect do not know how to hook up a brake.<< Maybe some 🙂

20 years ago
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RE: R80RT, looking to add a sidecar....

A sidecar similar to what you pictured can be utilized for the street if it is setup and constructed properly. You will have to be weight concious of ...

20 years ago
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RE: On the road

Very nice looking match. The new velorex is impressive and this is the first time I have seen one mounted. Good job.

20 years ago
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