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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
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RE: I am thinking about a sidecar but would like some info.

I started to write something for this thread but after reading all of the posts I felt there is little to be added.(And everyone said 'thank goodness'...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

>>Claude, The Sportster Hugger and some of the FX Lo-Riders used an 11 1/2" shock that will fit the pre-Cruiser Velorex. One will need to use ...

20 years ago
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RE: KLR650 with offroad sidecar, on the street

The KLR rig Jay is offering if pictured on the homepage right now at SCT, home of the Internet Sidecar Owners Klub. Click on link below to get ther...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

Thanks fro th einfo Lonnie. I knew there were mods made to the newer models but was not sure what they were. The 565 should prove to be a nice sidecar...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

>>My wife doesn't want to sit in the sidecar, for sure, she's 255 lbs!<< Yes you will havre a challenge getting this rig to handle safel...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

Before I converted mine over to a torsion bar suspension I had found a shock in a pile of parts at the local Harley Shop that was able to be made to f...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

Sounds like you are on the right track with the ballast etc. You may want to keep an eye on the sidecar suspension as the rig may want to heel over pr...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar mounts for Nomad

Michel, Honestly, what Jay is saying is good advice. Over the years we who have been around this stuff have seen it over and over again where someo...

20 years ago
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RE: Gas Prices - Take Control

Someone said the COST or a barrel of oil is 7 dollars and now they are going for 70 bucks. Also the profits PROFITS! of the oil companies is soaring i...

20 years ago
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RE: Need your opinion

east windsor ct stacy goff hosersbg@aol.com

20 years ago
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RE: sidecar handeling

Bob wrote: >>if it's pulling to the left constantly, you need to decrease the lean out, or else the toe-in is not in far enough.<< ...

20 years ago
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RE: sidecar handeling

Yes, install some ballast. The place to put it is as close to the sidecar wheel as possible and to the rear. Do not put it in the nose as it may just ...

20 years ago
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RE: Training Course in New England

Here are two sites you may want to post a question at about when there may be a training session:

20 years ago
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RE: sidecar handeling

Good eugene. Be sure to enter the right hander at a speed you presently feel comfortable with. Then when you can see through the turn that all is clea...

20 years ago
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RE: Need your opinion

John, As far as stacy goes...the 'she' you mentioned is a 'he'. He ain't too big though so maybe your mistake ain't that big a deal...LOL. Stacy......

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