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RE: Choosing the correct shock

gilberth - 7/1/2012 7:47 PM Claude, I'm inclined to agree that there's a zillion variables and there's no one size fits all shock. Besides s...

14 years ago
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RE: Choosing the correct shock

Shock choice is a hard question as there are ay least a zillion variables invloved. I could tell you that we typically use a 120/170 spring rate shoc...

14 years ago
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RE: Leaf Springs

One could use a leaf spring connected to a swingam and do okay but I don't see any up side to it over the use of a coil over shock or maybe a torsion ...

14 years ago
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RE: Nevada require motorcycle license for sidecar?

"Short of calling the DMV, all my internet research is contradictory, inquiring whether I need a motorcycle license to operate a sidecar motorcycle in...

14 years ago
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RE: How to make Steering easier

bgillespie - 6/1/2012 9:56 PM I think I am going to get the Triple trees raked. I called the company you suggested and it is supposed to reduce ...

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RE: How to make Steering easier

bgillespie - 6/1/2012 1:02 PM I have a Honda 450A with a Tomco sidecar. It has the original handlebars set up on the sidecar with a rod going o...

14 years ago
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RE: HANNIGAN GTL sidecar

By all means the Hannigan GTL is a great sidecar for the GL1800. In fact the GL1800 is one great sidecar puller!! You can mount a car tire on the stoc...

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RE: question

Johnny, The burgandy one is the one I sold for a friend that I mentioned to you at SCT. .

14 years ago
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RE: triple trees vs neck cups

If shopping for trees or whatever to reduce trail it is a good idea to make sure the product is okay by the maker for sidecar usage. There are trees o...

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RE: Handlebars Shaking!

Moving the front wheel forward is what reduces trail.

14 years ago
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RE: Handlebars Shaking!

Toe in adjustments may very well curtail a slow speed annoying head shake as Jay mentioned. Other things that may help is to play with tire pressures...

14 years ago
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RE: CSM Trail Reducer for 1200 GS and GSA

Hello JR hope all is well with you and Avenelle. We could possibly do a triple tree conversion or a leading link for the KLR. The Burgman? Would need...

14 years ago
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RE: 41 through the Everglades safe for bikers?

Go for it. Just keep your eyes open. This is important all the time but especially at night or when riding into the sun. Some critters can come up ont...

14 years ago
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RE: Fork problems

You may want to try the spacers etc first as cost is minimal. But....due to the age of the bike you may still end up doing the springs. My own /5 was ...

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