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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
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RE: HD sidecar tire.... HD front or Rear? or auto tire?

hdrghack (Chuck) stated he was getting ,what?, 6-7000 miles with the dunlop. Chuck has been in the sidecar game for many years so I think we can assum...

21 years ago
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RE: SAD NEWS

The following was reported at the ISOK list by Mary Weidel at SCT. This is Meandering Mary out in Portland Oregon. Recently Ed Taylor let me k...

21 years ago
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RE: Triple tree

Both systems are designed to reduce the trail which ,in turn, reduces the steering effort. The leading link front end has been around for many man...

21 years ago
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RE: Extra gastank for rig question

These should be 'live' links , just click on them: Claude

21 years ago
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RE: HD sidecar tire.... HD front or Rear? or auto tire?

I can vouch for the Dunlop 491 s doing a good job for us....but..Ya can't run 'em with no wind inside, BEEN THERE DONE THAT..IT DON'T WORK :=) Clau...

21 years ago
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RE: Extra gastank for rig question

The 'genius' is Harry Tarzian of H.T. Wheels. Harry is a good friend or sidecarring and a master machinist. He can be reached at (814) 349-2414. As...

21 years ago
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RE: SAD NEWS

The following was posted by Felicia Landers at SCT today. Folks, we need to continue to pray for Bill's full recovery and also for the family during t...

21 years ago
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RE: Help in identifying manufacturer and model

I agree with Da Fly. Go for it. Add som eballast ..beef up the shock as/if needed and have fun. Take it easy, read Hal's books and practice in a place...

21 years ago
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RE: SAD NEWS

Lenny, I am sorry I have heard no futher information as of yet. I believe Felicia Landers of Wagner Cycle will probably be informed before anyone. ...

21 years ago
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RE: Help in identifying manufacturer and model

Kevin, Thanks for posting the Hitchiker mounting instructions at SCT. They are quite interesting and I like the look of them. Too bad these sidecar...

21 years ago
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RE: animal passengers

Thanks for that post..great story! From one old goat to another, Claude 🙂

21 years ago
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RE: Brakes on side hack and motorcycle

Jerry R wrote: >>Sometimes the old methods are the best.<< I believe that the 'old'methods you described are by far the b...

21 years ago
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RE: Help in identifying manufacturer and model

Fly, Were there different Hitchhiker models? Down at the Hack'd Reunion the two machines up near the top of the driveway were Hitchhikers. Sorry I ...

21 years ago
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RE: How do I get brakes on the rig?

Lonnie wrote:...>>(snip)..The next step is to acquire a caliper assembly which you deem adequate (I've used GMA products) then fabricate and wel...

21 years ago
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RE: Help in identifying manufacturer and model

But..But.. Fly, you are the hitchhiker guru in my mind. Please don't bust the bubble of my image of you. I think you are just being modest 🙂 Oh, ...

21 years ago
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