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Joined: August 4, 2012 8:31 am
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RE: Tire Brand Question

Update. I went with a Kenna 657 100/90X18 on the front. Supposed to be a 6 ply tire and one other fellow liked them on his goldwing rig. So worth a ...

8 years ago
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RE: Slug spacers in front forks, Goldwing

A little late to the party. I have found that linear springs are the way to go. You can get the spring rate according to the weight of the bike and ...

8 years ago
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RE: Steering damper sucess

I originally had mine mounted similar to yours but found the damper was too stiff ( using too much travel of the piston and the steering wouldn't go ...

8 years ago
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RE: Calling Jay at DMC

I would think that rotating that piece down will affect the level and toe in of the rig. In other words it will lift the front of the car.

8 years ago
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RE: Sidecar weight question

An example of my empty weights. Rig is a 1995 BMW R100RT with a Kenna sidecar. These weights are empty with no gas tank & seat ( working on bike ...

8 years ago
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RE: Steering damper sucess

Gray Rider - 12/18/2017 9:05 AM I'm a new member, old rider, but new to sidecars. Recently bought an old 1983 GL1100 Interstate with a Hitchhike...

8 years ago
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RE: Would It Help Or Hurt

I would just use the starter motor. Save the kick start for when you have battery problems. On carb bikes it will start via kick start with a low ba...

8 years ago
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RE: Rear shock too soft Yamaha FZ1 2005 + sidecar

I would go aftermarket, and with one that is sprung for your total load. Not much point on putting another bike shock onto your rig. My experience is...

8 years ago
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RE: BMW GS Clutch life/gearing

I'm not sure about this, but can't you just buy the gear set and have it installed, shimmed etc in the bikes original housing. Might make it a bit che...

8 years ago
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RE: trailer hitch

The hitch is mounted on the inside ( between the bike & the car ) lower frame rail of the sidecar. I know on mine it already has the receiver por...

8 years ago
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RE: Maintenance Update

My fuel mileage went up as well when I lowered the gearing. In my case with the taller gearing I imagine what was happening was that I would twist th...

8 years ago
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RE: Newbie seeking advice from experienced sidecarists

Best of luck with whatever you end up with and as always, ride/drive what you want.

8 years ago
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RE: Newbie seeking advice from experienced sidecarists

I got into sidecars this summer, 2017.. My wife always said that she would never ride in a sidecar.. I have another bike that she likes to on the ba...

8 years ago
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RE: Pulling a camping trailer

The weak area on any of the BMW's has been the final drive area, at least that is where the problems seem to crop up. I think the rest of the bike is...

8 years ago
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RE: weight for empty sidecar

I have about 30 lbs of weight in the empty sidecar. The sidecar & bike are set up for riding with a passenger, but I find that this weight is jus...

8 years ago
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