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claude #3563
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RE: articulated frames

John, Yes there are various typoes of leaners, so to speak. These types of rigs are worlds apart from a conventional RIGIDLY MOUNTED sidecar rig in...

20 years ago
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RE: Coker Tire FWIW

Jim wrote: >>I have been running various Michelin radials from Coker on my EML wheels since 1992. No problems.<< I hope I did not...

20 years ago
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RE: rear wheel

In years past many would replace stock spokes with heavier ones for sidecar use. Has anyone hear had this done? Spokes do need to be checked either...

20 years ago
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RE: 15 inch sidecar rear wheel for HD

I think you are talking about Harry Tarzian, H.T.Wheels, Rebersburg, Pa. (814) 349-2414

20 years ago
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RE: HD boat. HELP

In addition to Pete Larson's Liberty Sidecars there is L & W Body shop in Duncannon, Pa. and Quite a few european places

20 years ago
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RE: Double or Single Upper Struts

Originally written by bmwzenrider on 11/5/2006 12:20 PM Originally written by Mark in Idaho on 11/5/2006 9:42 AM Maybe something like 2 tr...

20 years ago
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RE: To Brake or Not To Brake...

There are many things that happen when a sidecar wheel has a brake on it..intergrated or not. It is important to know what your rig will do under al...

20 years ago
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RE: To Brake or Not To Brake...

Another couple of things to keep in mind as far as sidecar brakes go. Braking of th esidecar wheel will be inconsistant due to varied loads in the si...

20 years ago
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RE: To Brake or Not To Brake...

The key to good brakimg whether with a sidecar brake or without one is PRACTICE!! When people are totally startled by how their rig reacts in a situa...

20 years ago
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RE: Double or Single Upper Struts

And strut or mount failure can create a potentially dangerous situation. If a rig has a single upper strut that fails in any way can be disasterous. ...

20 years ago
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RE: Double or Single Upper Struts

I would go with four mounts. More mounts if done properly mean more 'shared' load .... structurally there is no negatives to this . The only reaso...

20 years ago
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RE: To Brake or Not To Brake...

Try it without it until you get used to it and then make a decision. I have run with and without brakes on the sidecar and am still not a huge fan of ...

20 years ago
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RE: Coker Tire FWIW

Ernie, The tires we are talking about are good road tires in smaller sizes than are readily avaable in most places. The 135s are made by Michelin a...

20 years ago
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RE: Coker Tire FWIW

Tim, Calling Coker Tire may be a good idea on that. There is also information to be found on the net. If you are thinking about putting a 15" ca...

20 years ago
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RE: What you Ride-

Joyce asked me to post this in light of this discussion. It was printed in the last issue of Hack'd Magazine. >>>> Sterotypes, ca...

20 years ago
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