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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
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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 ...

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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...

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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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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Wngnut on 5/30/2009 1:24 AM It's not much at all. I wonder if it's because The body wasn't on it yet? I'm sure it was toed...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Here is a video on shackles. The anti-inversion part of it probably isn't relevent.

17 years ago
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RE: Trunk Latches

Lonnie wrote: >>I had friends who waxed their Black primered rods.<< With a mix of oil and kerosene ? Not too shabby a look really...

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RE: Reading tire wear patterns

Check your toe in and possibly reduce it some to see if it helps. Usaually tire wear can be attributed to toe in being too much. Wearing on the right ...

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RE: How much tire tread is safe?

Originally written by Fly on 5/11/2009 9:11 AM i have been turning wrenches 54 yrs. been riding 53 yrs. enjoy both but try not to do the 2 at th...

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