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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 1:30 pm
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RE: Who is who in sidecars made in India

Thhe sidecars coming from Safer Wholesale are not Inders any longer. We just dealt with two and they bith had small square tubing frames, very light ...

8 years ago
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RE: Can it change the alignment

LEAN OUT is a static adjustment where the bike is leaned out away from the sidecar. TILT is when the sidecar suspension is raised or lowere ...and/ o...

8 years ago
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RE: Alignment

Tighteningthe steering haed beings tighter than you would for a solo rig is a good thing to help curtail a headshake, If you have tapered roller bea...

8 years ago
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RE: Weight distribution

Ballast is nothing more than adding weight to a sidecar that seems too light. If the structure of the sidecar itself is up to the task there is no sin...

8 years ago
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RE: Watsonian 10 inch Sidecar Tire

Not a bad idea to get two at a time. Note that some have converted to a 12" wheel and tire which is much more common.

8 years ago
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RE: safer whole sale, and now RT

I just posted a video on my facebook about this . They are now making their own 'sidecars' made which almost make the previous ones look good. Feel fr...

8 years ago
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RE: 2017 National Rally

Looking forward to making this one. LOL

9 years ago
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RE: using a caravan mover as a reverse.

Have not been able to find a USA distributor for the caravan movers....but. great idea for sure. We have done reverse setups using a winch motor and t...

9 years ago
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RE: Rear tire perference ~ Moto Guzzi California

With the 15" tires the car tire bead is smaller than it should be to go on a 15" cycle rim. This has created issues for some and in the past has cause...

9 years ago
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RE: Trailer Tire Conversion

We have done a few of Lonnie's type of conversions and they do well. One of them we put a fender skirt on the stock steel fender and it looked pretty ...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Wheels

We much prefer 1" axles. One manufacturer who used to use 3/4" on a popular sidecar model has swithched to 1". I know one couple who had one of the 3/...

9 years ago
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RE: Rear tire perference ~ Moto Guzzi California

Al also mentioned bead design differences related to car vs bike rims. This is true but has never been an issue as he also mentioned. Some make a bi...

9 years ago
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RE: Rear tire perference ~ Moto Guzzi California

As far as bead diameter goes it is onaly the 15" tires that can be a real issue. Other sizes are no prpblem and actually some 15" cycle wheels seem to...

9 years ago
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RE: added weight

Good points on ballast. It is good to find a safe spot to practice. When you practice take out the ballast as it will allow you to learn more quicker ...

9 years ago
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RE: best triumph for a tug

We have done many of the small bore triumphs and they do well. Have a Scrambler myself and am happy with it. Have been all over the northeast with it...

9 years ago
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