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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: A quick question....

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

17 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.

17 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"...

17 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...

17 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...

17 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 ...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

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

17 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...

17 years ago
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RE: Hitchhiker Sidecar

Bob, Just to clarify...the term camber control or tilt adjustor typically means a device thast tilts the whole rig by jacking the sidecar suspensio...

17 years ago
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RE: Hitchhiker Sidecar

Bob, Here is Al's (better known as Fly) info taken from this site: Midwest Region Al "Fly" Butterfield 17211 Heiser Road Berlin C...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

>>.... I've been building things most of my life. Even though, I'm probably a sprout compared to some of the folks here. This will be my biggest...

17 years ago
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RE: How safe is it?

Mark in Idaho wrote: >>With regards to sidecars, if you are cautious and pay attention, it's safe. If you are not cautious and don't pay att...

17 years ago
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RE: What If

Like dsmith mentioned getting into the sport of sidecaring does not have to be as expensive as some lead it to be. So much gets posted on the net abou...

17 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

wes wrote: >I was eyeing the center stand mount for a mounting point for my sidecar. If I can get it off without removing the exhaust I'll use it...

17 years ago
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RE: What If

Mike wrote: >>I think the first thing it would take is for sidecar manufacturers to advertise the fact that they still exist. I can't believe...

17 years ago
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