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cycleman
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Joined: August 4, 2012 8:31 am
Topics: 3 / Replies: 43
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RE: Advice Needed From BMW Sidecar Enthusiasts

My rig is nothing like yours, but they all have some common traits. You want the bike suspension to match the sidecar suspension. The sidecars normal...

4 years ago
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RE: I'd love your help

If you are sure you want a sidecar, you might be better off with selling your bike and picking up a properly put together rig. Or used HD sidecars ar...

5 years ago
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RE: 2019 US sidecar Rally

Thanks. Actually she called me something worse from time to time.

5 years ago
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RE: Tires

No experience with either tire but I have heard pretty good comments on the Avon one you mention. I'm in the same boat as I run MC tires on my rig an...

5 years ago
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RE: 2019 US sidecar Rally

A dumb question for sure. I registered back in May 2019 for the rally and all I have is the PayPal receipt for Rally Fees. I take it that is all I n...

5 years ago
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RE: Looking for advice to put a hack on a 2001 Bonneville

On most bikes unless they are manufactured to have a sidecar attached to them, work best with some kind of sub frame for the bike, for the lower mount...

5 years ago
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RE: Front tire

The wider tire on the front will increase steering effort. May not be what you would want on an unmodified front end. If you go smaller make sure it s...

5 years ago
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RE: 2006 R1200RT Tire

I don't have a R1200RT, but run motorcycle tires on my airhead rig. In my view what you want is one of the newer tires with the harder center tread p...

5 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Brake question.

I have a sidecar brake on my rig and wouldn't be without it. More braking and better straight line stops. It is intergrated with the front brakes, so ...

5 years ago
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RE: thumping noise from sidecar

Don't forget a shock rubber. If they are worn and loose you can get some weird noises. Not sure of the suspension, swingarm type can have some pl...

6 years ago
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RE: OK. All Is On The Mend

Really nice looking rig.

6 years ago
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RE: Goldwing RPMs with sidecar?

If the engine is working, ie: going up hills, pushing a head wind, then you want to keep the revs up. Not sure of where the power band or what the to...

6 years ago
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RE: Sidecar for 1974 BMW R75/6

I have a Kenna single attached to my 95 R100RT. I run with the 37/11 rear end. The stock rear end 33/11 is geared too high for sidecar use, especiall...

6 years ago
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RE: Winter progress....

Good job on the rig. I've been looking at the Brooklands windscreen as well, trying to get something with a lower profile than the stock windshield on...

6 years ago
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