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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Wngnut on 4/13/2009 10:54 PM I'm planing on 4 gussets. One in each corner. I'll probably weld them onto the top of the tub...

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RE: Pulls right ALL the time

Originally written by Hack'n on 4/14/2009 11:56 AM Some rigid mounted sidecars without suspension allow for some flex within the sidecar chassis...

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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Hack'n on 4/12/2009 8:49 PM I think you might consider some frame reinforcing to keep from it racking and flexing. Lo...

17 years ago
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RE: Pulls right ALL the time

Lunitic wrote: >>Very bothersome that there is such radical inconsistency being recomended to readers here as to what constitutes proper mount...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Glad to hear your thumb is okay. I Cut tendons in mine a couple of years ago...not a good thing. Those tools don't even slow down for human meat. Ke...

17 years ago
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RE: Sidecar brake or no ..???

A sidecar is an accessory and accessories do not need brakes. Wow, did I say that ...LOL.

17 years ago
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RE: Fitting a CJ to a 77 BMW R100S

Maybe wait and see what arrives? You can do your own subframe ,many have. Main thing is to pick up as many attachement points as possible , get the ...

17 years ago
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RE: Pulls right ALL the time

You may want to recheck the toe in after changing the lean out. Many rigs will have atoe in change when lean out is adjusted. This will nto be detecte...

17 years ago
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RE: Fitting a CJ to a 77 BMW R100S

You will be much better off with a subframe. Subframes add strength and also will allow you to place the mounts so the rig is easier to adjust. I a...

17 years ago
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RE: Rake and Trail

Originally written by SinisterNerd on 4/5/2009 9:13 PM Jorg, That's a Great rig. I really like the style. Lonnie and everyone else, ...

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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Hack'n on 4/1/2009 6:59 PM Mark, By the way, the 6011 is 1/8" rod. Goes for $125.00 a box but having a rich wife I...

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RE: Sidecar brake or no ..???

Agree with Mike, not huge on sidecar brakes at all.

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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Hack'n on 4/1/2009 12:23 PM "We seldom use stick welding any longer but it is still a great option." Yeah, ...

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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Hack'n on 4/1/2009 11:22 AM For stick welding I use 6013 with my buzz box. Less spatter and the weld lays down better tha...

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RE: Street Glide w/sidecar

Lonnie wrote: >>Harley dealers have little experience with sidecars so they need to go by whatever theiir book says.<< And by all ...

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