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Joined: March 3, 2003 1:30 pm
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RE: Leanout

Lonnie wrote: "Tracking and sidecar tire wear patterns are the best indicator of proper alignment of the rig regardless of the numbers." That is the b...

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RE: Leanout

keyssidecar wrote: Not exactly what Bob Darden of Texas Sidecars explained to me the other day..... he says not enough toe in is usually the cause of ...

20 years ago
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RE: Leanout

Jerry, When you lowered the bike the lean out was increased when you were on it. When the heavier guy was on it it was okay for him but not for you. ...

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RE: Flying the Chair

Words are written to convey the thoughts of the author to the student. If the thoughts are correct and the student 'hears' them correctly the mission ...

20 years ago
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RE: Some links to European Sidecars manufacturers

I cross posted the links to SCT. Hope it was okay to do so. Links to SCT is below.

20 years ago
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RE: Another Newby Question

Yes you can roll it off ... try to set up the ramps so they are not very steep is best. You can block up the lower ends of the ramps if need be. (Some...

20 years ago
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RE: Flying the Chair

Glad to see you jump in here Dave. Those two are not the only ones who crashed I know a couple of folks as well. Both thought they were doing the rig...

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RE: Flying the Chair

We should say the sidecar comes up when we turn toward the sidecar. Our UK, OZ friends and others have the chair on the left.Hough's book is full of g...

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RE: Dual-sport ground clearance question

Didier (twin twin), When we installed your swaybar, and Ara's as well, we had discussed the addition of some skid bars and possibly a skid plate b...

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RE: new ht wheels

Mike, Well heck if you are in the area again and it ain't snowin you better stop by and bring your fishin gear!! 🙂 Glad you liked the wheel and I ho...

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RE: Velorex 562 Brake

On bikes with rear disc brakes most times the cable can be rigged up to hook onto the brake pedal itself so when the pedal is pushed down the cable is...

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RE: Flying the Chair

Wayne, You wrote:" Let's face it, I approach this with a little nervousness as the bike will revert to countersteering when on two wheels. " Please ju...

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RE: torsion suspension

VW torsion springs from the front of a bug can be used but most are a little wider than needed. A little grinding on the edge will work. Don't allow i...

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RE: New member, new rig.

John wrote:"Do forward controls affect sidecar handling anymore than riding solo, i.e. harder to shift weight or stand up on the pegs, etc?" Many side...

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