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claude #3563
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Joined: March 3, 2003 12:30 pm
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RE: Rogers and Seaman?

gnm wrote: Claude mentions that Harley only builds sidecars out of deference to the police. An interesting theory but rather doubtful since they ...

18 years ago
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RE: Rogers and Seaman?

Ditch wrote: >>The commercial sidecars contributed greatly to the modern movement, and were instrumental in expanding the economy...sadly t...

18 years ago
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RE: Where and how did you get started???

There are a few around crawf. Sure is the exception rather than the rule these days though. I will take you up on the offer someday 🙂

18 years ago
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RE: Where and how did you get started???

My first bike was a Triumph Cub (200cc) back in 1963. I think the paint job made me buy it as it was really nicely done with gold and purple flames on...

18 years ago
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RE: Steering Mods for R1200CLC

Doc, The 1200C/ Steib rig we had that you mention was taken in on trade by Velocity Cycle the BMW Dealernear Harrisburg,Pa. . They came to us to re...

18 years ago
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RE: Car Tires On Kawasaki Nomad Rims?

AKAtheTroll wrote: >>Claude, For someone who doesn't want to debate, he managed to carry on a one man debate. The intent of the thread was a...

18 years ago
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RE: To Rake, or not to Rake . . . .

Originally written by Peter Pan on 2/11/2008 9:47 PM Claude, that are great ideas and easy to do in my machine shop.... The first version need...

18 years ago
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RE: To Rake, or not to Rake . . . .

Other ways to ease steering: * Lower profile front tire (reduces trail) * Sliding fork tubes up farther through trees (reduces trail) * Raising ...

18 years ago
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RE: To Rake, or not to Rake . . . .

Originally written by Uncle Ernie on 2/11/2008 10:24 AM I've been hearing about these triple trees for a long time, but never asked; Does this...

18 years ago
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RE: Car Tires On Kawasaki Nomad Rims?

Hack'n wrote: The argument is in regards to 15" motorcycle wheel rim seats being of a larger diameter than auto rims, making it very hard to...

18 years ago
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RE: To Rake, or not to Rake . . . .

Originally written by gnm109 on 2/11/2008 1:45 AM Yeah, I understand that the Earles-type forks are excellent on sidecars. Unfortunately they aren'...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar on a loop frame Guzzi

Looks like you are pretty much under control Howard. Have fun, practice and keep an eye on things. Hope you post more pictures soon and thinks for th ...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar on a loop frame Guzzi

Howard, Your question is why I prefer to fabricate subframes for most of the rigs we build. The use of a subframe allows the placement of all four ...

18 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Events for 2008

..sidecarist welcome May 16-18, 2008 - New Ulm British and European Motorcycle Rally City: New Ulm, TX Where: New Ulm Firemans Park, TX E...

18 years ago
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RE: "Ad"

Posterboard?...cut - fit- cut - fit - cut - fit...scrap part of it...tape new onto old then - cut- fit- cut -fit etc. Lonnie's rhino liner sounds...

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