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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
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RE: Sidecar Brake Again

Good post Clemens. I think the description you gave of your panic BRAKING situation was good. I hope that others will see the dynamics of what happens...

21 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Brake Again

The idea of hooking the sidecar brake up seperately is a good one for many folks. It allows it to be used sepreately getting into right handers and al...

21 years ago
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RE: sidecar brakes

Bill, I think I failed to comment on your pics when you posted them at SCT..or maybe it was in the chat room there? Anyhow looks like a winner to m...

21 years ago
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RE: SAD NEWS

Posted at SCT today By Felicia Landes of Wagner Cycle: From: "felicia" Date: Sat Dec 11, 2004 9:27 am Subject: Bill Shirk update . . fro...

21 years ago
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RE: Extra gastank for rig question

Yes, there are quite a few options when going to an auxillary fuel tank. The feasability of each design may be dictated by the fuel system already at ...

21 years ago
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RE: Choosing a car

You can also download the excellent books by USCA Co Founder Hal Kendall right here at sidecar.com for free. Hal has donated this material with the so...

21 years ago
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RE: Fork angle question

Trail is measured by running an imaginary line down through the steering head to ground level. Then another, vertical, line is run from the center of ...

21 years ago
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RE: Riding question for all

My experience is that either/or is okay as long as it is okay withthe group you are riding with. I like to ride in the rear if possible but it is no b...

21 years ago
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RE: Trying to find replacement tires

click here: Norm..you reading this? Do you have a better link? Claude

21 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Brake Again

Personaly in driving sidecars for 20 plus year I have never owned a rig with a sidecar brake. I have ridden them and helped install a few but never ha...

21 years ago
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RE: tires for a rig

'Wearing flat' is what motorcycle tires will do on a sidecar outfit. Key work is 'wearing' and they do it quicker than on a solo machine. Mnay have fo...

21 years ago
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RE: sidecar brake needs

I do agree with Lonnie (Hack'n) as usual. One thought though would be to go ahead and try it with the front brakes you have and the stock front forks....

21 years ago
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RE: DIY RIG BUILDING

Okay it sounded from your post that you were building a leaner type rig. If you are building a conventional rig and wish to use the ball and collet co...

21 years ago
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RE: Any near misses with birds, bees, animals or so forth?

Used to wear goggles a lot when riding. When I would take them off I had had bugs get in them from time to time. One night a bug got in during a stop ...

21 years ago
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RE: Any near misses with birds, bees, animals or so forth?

Have seen a few bear while riding but never hit one. Had two cubs on our front posrch this past summer. Claude..in central Pa. Come to the ISO...

21 years ago
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