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Joined: March 3, 2003 1:30 pm
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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...

18 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...

18 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...

18 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...

18 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...

18 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...

18 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...

18 years ago
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RE: Home built sidecar

Wes wrote: >>>I might build a kind of sub frame? that attaches to the bike.<< EXCELLENT IDEA!!Even though many setups can be mad...

18 years ago
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RE: What If

Dang it Bill you have me drooling over that Gootzie again!

18 years ago
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RE: Front mounts-now with the pictures

Email them to me if you wish(one at a time in jpeg format)and I will try and post them for you. cstanley@sunlink.net

18 years ago
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RE: change gearing with sidecar?

Some have converted belt drives to chain drives to allow easier final drive gearing. The chains do better if run on gravel roads also. Lower profile...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Setup Questions

Originally written by stsfred on 10/2/2008 11:25 PM Decided to dig into the the set-up on the tow in tonight instead of waiting, I ended up arou...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Setup Questions

Originally written by stsfred on 10/2/2008 10:14 AM Claude, After measuring the set-up last night and thinking about the last 300 mile trip...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Setup Questions

I think you are running when underway with some toe out.

18 years ago
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