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claude #3563
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RE: First SideCar (URAL)

Originally written by Hack'n on 7/20/2007 11:37 AM Unlike the Jawa and Dnepr, the URAL uses a bellcrank and rods to actuate the sidecar brake. ...

19 years ago
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RE: 1980 MOTORVAT ROADSTER

Originally written by solo1 on 7/20/2007 7:50 PM Doug Bingham advised me not to add a sidecar brake. I didn't and he was right. The rig stops ...

19 years ago
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RE: Seeking Opinions on SC Suspension Mod

Originally written by outfit on 7/18/2007 5:56 PM The reason I put a damper on, was because I changed the sidecar wheel from a 13inch Mini wheel...

19 years ago
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RE: T.I.L.T. unit

Soon to be icon, gnm109, wrote: >>>I'm contemplating building a lean unit for my HD. Perhaps someday they will refer to me as an "icon". LO...

19 years ago
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RE: Add on Fuel Tank

Bob wrote: >>snip....I have 9.5 gals now , with 32 MPG...around 280 mile range, but my 67 yr old butt dont last that long..usually I stop at a...

19 years ago
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RE: T.I.L.T. unit

gnm109 wrote: >>I have never ridden a sidecar-equipped motorcycle with a tilt mechanism. I have, however sat on one. A friend has a 1987 Harle...

19 years ago
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RE: Seeking Opinions on SC Suspension Mod

Originally written by gtoddvp on 7/16/2007 1:23 PM Claude, I contacted Motorvation and there is really no adjustment. What Gary told me was t...

19 years ago
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RE: The misery is over, now for some questions.

If it hadles well for you and tire wear is not an issue (keep and eye on that) just ride it and have fun. 'Professionals' seting up a rig is good b...

19 years ago
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RE: Harley Rig Tilt Unit

Originally written by biggin on 7/13/2007 12:35 PM Anyone know of any type of tilt unit for a Harley rig. Electric or manual. I'm doing way more...

19 years ago
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RE: Adjustments/mods for very high speeds?

Greg, I really don't think you'll find it to be that big of a deal.

19 years ago
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RE: For learning purposes... What do you use for ballast?

I have no doubt it is a fun rig. That is what all this is about anyhow.

19 years ago
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RE: For learning purposes... What do you use for ballast?

Originally written by Mark in Idaho on 7/12/2007 9:54 AM I bought my rig already set up with a 15 inches of lead (leed, not led) on my sidecar w...

19 years ago
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RE: For learning purposes... What do you use for ballast?

Use whatever ballast will make a given rig handle well for a given driver. It should be stable in right handers witin the feel of the driver. It needs...

19 years ago
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RE: HEAD SHAKE

peterm pan wrote: >>All sidecars tend to shake at very low speeds 20-30km Its a physical effect you can read about in the translation of the...

19 years ago
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RE: *&%^ Mounting the rig to another bike

Keep us posted Dave. Keep in mind a couple of things though. A three point hitch and a sidecar are not one and the same. Yes, sidecars can be detac...

19 years ago
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