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RE: Newbie in awe; Moving rig w/trailer

Copied from a post by Joyce Canfield USCA President: Click on the link below to read Hal Kendall's work. It's a big file, so be patient. If you h...

18 years ago
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RE: VW Steering Dampner

Originally written by SidecarMike on 7/26/2008 1:28 PM Only one I ever had that needed a damper was a GL1200 Goldwing. The Hitchhiker body had ...

18 years ago
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RE: Hacking an SV650

Could be a neat project! Subframe required for sure. Below is a pic of a subframe. This is one we did for V Strom but it probably would be similar.

18 years ago
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RE: Nana has made her last trip.

So sorry to hear of your loss Sven. Remember the good times my friend.

18 years ago
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RE: Spirit of America + GL1000 ?

You could change the mounts, add some ballast, change to another wheel and beef up the suspension and get it to work. While at it possibly widen the b...

18 years ago
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RE: Recent Sidecarist

Excellent post about the asrchives! 🙂

18 years ago
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RE: Recent Sidecarist

HANK, I agree that it is beneficial for all sidecarists to learn what does what as far as setup goes. The so called experts may hit a setup pretty ...

18 years ago
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RE: Helmet Security

Did see one helmet that had a hole cut in it that allowed it to be put over the handgrip...kind of a helmet law protest thing but it was effective.

18 years ago
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RE: Helmet Security

I think the best place for a helmet, jacket etc is either in a saddelbag, trunk or in the sidecar covered up. Two things that we have seen come to min...

18 years ago
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RE: Stoyer hack

Uncle E is right...various models of Stoyes were made. Google 'Stoye sidecar' and you will find some info.

18 years ago
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RE: Vetter Terraplane

It will do well with live bodies also..your choice of course. They are a great sidecar.Well built and designed with a good following even after...

18 years ago
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RE: Ballast?

Originally written by Hack'n on 6/16/2008 12:29 AM Unless you are blocking up the bike to the same heigth as the scale so it isn't leaning away f...

18 years ago
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RE: Motorvation Spyder Toe Adjust

Pete asked: >>Will increased lean out increase or decrease toe-in?<< Dependant upon lower mount placements toe in can decrease, inc...

18 years ago
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RE: More noob questions

Originally written by Hack'n on 6/24/2008 4:52 PM Thanks, Bob. It's good to know that someone else here can make a miskate besides me. lol ...

18 years ago
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RE: Motorvation Spyder Toe Adjust

If the toe in is acceptable after checking it (Use just the rear tire to set your straight edge on) you might try checking the sidecar shock and jacki...

18 years ago
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