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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 1:30 pm
Topics: 56 / Replies: 2417
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RE: Tire experiences..??

Yes, I have blown out tires and have had flats on solo bikes and sidecar rigs. The sidecar rig certainly is the better choice in all cases. It is o...

18 years ago
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RE: 2007 Harley Ultra Sidecar

Originally written by sidecarbrit on 11/12/2008 7:52 PM I think I will look out for a stailess washer-17/32 x 1-1/2 x 9/64in, and replace the ru...

18 years ago
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RE: H-D Setup

Originally written by Jane1450 on 11/13/2008 10:16 AM Thanks guys, you've been a great help, I'm learning the local dealership's advice and guid...

18 years ago
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RE: H-D Setup

gnm wrote: >>The HD sidecar manual explains the answer to your question with a diagram. With a setting of 1 degree in, the sidecar will be eit...

18 years ago
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RE: My new rig

Very nice rig!! Welcome to the wacky world of sidecars 🙂

18 years ago
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RE: H-D Setup

It comes down to pretty much this: If you want it to go left lean it out more and if you want to go right lean it in more. Guidelines are good but ...

18 years ago
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18 years ago
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RE: A quick question....

What bike and sidecar combination do you have and how many miles were on the tire you changed?

18 years ago
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RE: K1200LT OWNERS

Yes a subframe is a must!! Centerstand may or may not be retained dependant upon subframe design.

18 years ago
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RE: Permanent Ballast

Another way to 'overcome' some of the stability issues assocaited with lighter sidecars is to increase the track width. We go for a minum of 48"...

18 years ago
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RE: Permanent Ballast

Basically adding ballast is just making a light sidecar heavier. Nothing wrong with that if it is well thought out. The stock 562 velorex was said...

18 years ago
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RE: Rigid Mounting Hack...

Originally written by outfit on 10/25/2008 8:45 PM Did'nt EML used to use rigid mount's for the top two, leaving the bottom two adjustable? Sa...

18 years ago
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RE: What If

Originally written by Uncle Ernie on 10/29/2008 8:55 PM I'm still waiting for a 2 wheeled sidecar... Hey Ernie..click on attachment below ...

18 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Some more examples of subframes if i can get them to post Attached files

18 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Wes, below is a picture of a subframe for a Suzuki we did quite a while back. It is common to do subframes in more than one piece. Connections of subf...

18 years ago
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