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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
Topics: 56 / Replies: 2425
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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, ...

17 years ago
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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...

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

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

17 years ago
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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, ...

17 years ago
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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...

17 years ago
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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 ...

17 years ago
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RE: Looking for 1st sidecar

Originally written by Hack'n on 3/30/2009 11:42 PM I've had a few XJ650s with URAL sidecars run on and off road and the only brake ever used was...

17 years ago
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RE: Another aluminum painting question

You may want to consider powdercoating it. Call around...price may be much less than you think. If you know someone who is going to send out somethin...

17 years ago
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RE: Did I get the cart before the horse

The Chang sidecar should do okay. The rig will be stable in right handers.

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Got a kick out of the 'trapped bolt' 🙂 Good to see i am not the only one who has a 'duh' from time to time. Wes, if you can get away from the flu...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Originally written by Wngnut on 3/21/2009 3:06 PM I have a little 110 volt mig that I like to use. I just don't think it burns hot enough for wh...

17 years ago
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RE: Leaner/Rigid convertible rig?

Originally written by Wngnut on 3/15/2009 5:01 PM How do you align a leaner? Just toe it in a little and it's set? Just curious:o) Thanks, ...

17 years ago
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RE: Camber affect on sidecar tracking and steering?

DAVE WROTE: >For street use, it seem that the camber force would tend to push the hack to the left (on US style rigs). Is this a useful thing to ...

17 years ago
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