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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: What kind of sidecar do I have?

>>>So those are my lower mounts and my uppers are two u brackets. I'm not sure if they are supposed to mount directly to the frame or if I sh...

19 years ago
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RE: What kind of sidecar do I have?

I don't see it Bob. See attached pictures. Wheel looks like Harley or off a Terraplane. Not sure how it would hold up with rigid suspension? Thought...

19 years ago
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RE: Looking for ease of steering

>>>>>So I guess I'll go with wider handle bars, jeeze if I can find some! Anyone have any experience with this? Brake and throttle line...

19 years ago
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RE: What kind of sidecar do I have?

Story, You have an early california sidecar torsion suspension there. It may be seized and not work any longer. If you look close there are small F...

19 years ago
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RE: Tire size HELP,mumbel roar snort 🙁

Originally written by Hack'n on 12/23/2007 1:19 PM 145R13 should be your tire size. The next 2 numbers indicate the heigth to width ratio of the...

19 years ago
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RE: Tire size HELP,mumbel roar snort 🙁

There are probably many tires that will fit onm you rrim. Go to a local tire store and see what you can get that is close to your size dimensionally o...

19 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Tire Question

Originally written by Shadow1100T on 12/23/2007 2:42 AM Thanks for the reply Lonnie, I appreciate it, The tire has a even slope with the wear ...

19 years ago
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RE: What kind of sidecar do I have?

See attached Attached files

19 years ago
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RE: Lean advice

Basic truths: Lean it away from sidecar to reduce pull towards sidecar and visa versa. Check toe in after lean is adjusted. If tire wear is e...

19 years ago
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RE: Lean advice

You mentioned the rig was a R100/Squire. What size car tires are you running? Can we assume this is not a HPS type rig with very wide tires on it? So...

19 years ago
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RE: About to buy a Spyder Sight Unsceen

One thing about stability. sebjones stated a stability issue with the spyder on his Dresser but also stated he wanted it tucked in tight to the bike. ...

19 years ago
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RE: About to buy a Spyder Sight Unsceen

You won't go wrong with Motorvation. Mary and staff are top shelf folks and their reputation for caring about their customers and having great custome...

19 years ago
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RE: Built My Own

Daveg, Don't feel bad about it looking like a John Deere. Here is a mockup of a project we are into. Nose and fender are off a John Deer Gator. (No...

19 years ago
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RE: Improving the ride in a palma

gEORGE, I am sure you know this but I would feel guilty to not bring it up. All the conections on these sidecars are brazed and not conventiona...

19 years ago
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RE: Friendship I upgrade

We replace the original 'torsion bar' area with a specially machined spindle and provide a reworked swingarm attached to a newly manufatured hub. T...

19 years ago
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