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RE: '89 R100GS - adding a Ural hack

Probably, most likely, will have a little headshake at lower speeds. You may or may not find that an objection. Also, the 21" front tire will bre...

17 years ago
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RE: new hacker...

Installing the sidecar brake will not help your weight bias situation but I am sure you know that. Did the parts ever come in even if not on time? ...

17 years ago
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RE: Darkside 1984 GL 1200

Originally written by Wngnut on 6/18/2009 1:32 PM I have a 15" Bug rim. I'll measure both the wheels and see how much difference there is. I've ...

17 years ago
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RE: Getting in and out

CJs , stock or otherwise, look cool on Harleys. Chromeing the body support springs looks cool. Switching over to a Harley wheel and fender also really...

17 years ago
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RE: Darkside 1984 GL 1200

>>>Just because the tire finally went on the rim and passes visual inspection is no indication that the tire bead hasn't been stretched to th...

17 years ago
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RE: Darkside 1984 GL 1200

15" can be an issue. This has been beat to death on this forum. The 15" cycle rims are larger in diameter than they coudl be for the 15"...

17 years ago
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RE: Newbie

Russ, Here is a link to the books provided by Hal Kendall that Lonnie mentioned: Also in looking at your location we are about 3 1/2 hours ea...

17 years ago
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RE: Getting in and out

I agree that calling Pete Larson(Liberty Sidecars) is probably the best bet up front. If you want to contact Merle Wolfe(L&W Body) ...the li...

17 years ago
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RE: new hacker...

It all comes down to two things related to safety. 1) Balancing the weight bias of the rig. Put two people on the bike where one weighs 140 and ...

17 years ago
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RE: Sidecar suspension inadequate causing it to pull right

Sounds like Lonnie's deal is a good way to go. We, and others,have modified a lot of older Velorex sidecars by plating the frame, changing to a tor...

17 years ago
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RE: How much tire tread is safe?

Originally written by Doug Hasert on 6/9/2009 11:35 AM Lonnie, I get 10-12000 miles on a GL1100 with Watsonian sidecars. Had a Cambridge, Palma ...

17 years ago
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RE: leaf springs...?

I have heard of some going back to the older multiple leaf springs for the harley body insead of the later single leaf setup. Have also seen more ...

17 years ago
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RE: School me on Easy Rider Sidecars

If you research Spirit Eagle or Spirit of America sidecars I think you will find a dead ringer for them. They were also manufactured under the name of...

17 years ago
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