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Chris S
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Joined: September 30, 2024 9:44 am
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@ben-franklin I was contemplating adding a sidecar to my AT…but I’m just going to sell it instead. That setup does look great though.

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue sending PM, good sir! Edit: maybe not; the site doesn't do anything when I click on "private message." I will e-mail you.

1 year ago
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1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

Oh, another thing. I don't think I mentioned that the rear tire is dark sided...should I still stick to your recommendation of inflating the rear tire...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue Sir, what type of final gear oil do you use?

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue Sounds like you need to add an Africa Twin w/DCT to your collection haha!

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue haha! I do know what an RDL seat is...many folks in the Africa Twin forums talk about them, just about everyone praises them. I will have...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue Yeah, I do feel like the asking price of this setup is well worth it, given the year and miles on the GW. Since the service history...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue lol! The bike came with two Corbin seats. gotta ask, why though?

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

@miles-ladue I love the DCT in my Africa Twin; it really is amazing. And you are correct: a DCT Goldwing with a sidecar would be my absolute dream com...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

haha, those are quite the credentials you have! I am aware the Goldwing is a silent killer when it comes to performance and is a bike that can easily ...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

I am definitely leaning toward leaving the wrap on and just hoping that the flames are an overlay that I can "easily" remove. If they aren't, I am goi...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

This is all great advice; I appreciate the wisdom brought upon me. I have been watching youtube videos about sidecars, and yep, everyone does say they...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

I actually LOVE the yellow wrap, but I don't understand the flames. I suppose it must be a generational thing, given the original owner was in his 80s...

1 year ago
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RE: What to check for when purchasing a motorcycle with a sidecar?

haha! i'd love to know your solution for the TPMS light on! if I couldn't fix it, I was just going to disable the TPMS system and maybe run some after...

1 year ago
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