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draperg1
@draperg1
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Joined: March 24, 2012 3:17 am
Last seen: September 15, 2025 8:14 am
Topics: 17 / Replies: 142
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RE: Two Wheels to Side Car

I ride both and switch almost on a weekly basis. In a years time I normally put about 12-14k miles sometimes a little more on the solo and sometimes m...

9 years ago
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RE: BMWMOA Membership

G W Bill Draper - USCA 7744 - BMWMOA 74909

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecars in the Smokies

Great rally! Great facility! AND of course great people and rigs ... 3rd trip, plan to be there next year!!!!! 🙂

9 years ago
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RE: insurance

I wonder if the name has anything to do with Bart Markel of motorcycle racing fame?

10 years ago
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RE: Almost complete

Beautiful! 😉

10 years ago
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RE: Do you use your rig for day to day family transportation?

I put more miles on my rig and bike combined than my truck, however I do try to pick my days. I'll do hot and cold within reason (18 degrees today if ...

10 years ago
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RE: aux gas tank

I live in Martinsville, VA on the southside, due north of Greensboro, NC about 45 mi, 13 mi from NC line. How bout you? I have the tank mounted in a t...

10 years ago
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RE: aux gas tank

For your gas tank try tourtank.com. They have many sizes. They also sell non baffled models (less expensive) under name coyote products. On a rig slos...

10 years ago
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RE: how many still ride 2 Wheels?

I still ride both. I use my rig when traveling with the boss monkey 100% of the time. She got use to it and much prefers the comfort and protection. I...

10 years ago
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RE: Monaco Windscreen

You could use 1/8th inch lexan it would be much more durable but it is best to cut with a band saw and sand down to final size with a belt sander. I h...

10 years ago
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RE: Hannigan heritage sidecar

Several years ago (2008) Hannigan sent me specifications and pictures of one off mounts they made for a 1500 Drifter. At the time I had a 1500 Vulcan ...

10 years ago
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RE: Linear actuator - rebuild info needed

when mine gave out I found Hannigan's price was cheaper than a new one that needed modifing

10 years ago
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RE: who has a Hannigan ?

Have a Hannigan Astro Sport on a BMW R1100R that we are very pleased with. Have made a custom top as we felt the stock top was too confining. Also h...

10 years ago
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RE: Will Grade-2 Make the Grade?

BOSS Monkey! You got that right! 🙂

10 years ago
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RE: steering mod

The only one I knew of other than the leading link is the front end change hannigan does that widens hosack front to accept a mini cooper wheel. I lov...

10 years ago
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