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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: Shinko tires.

I used a Shinko 120/70R 17 on the front of my current rig for about 3000 mi and was afraid to go on a 1500 mile trip. I then changed to a Metzler Lase...

12 years ago
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RE: New guy

Welcome to the sidecar world. I built my first rig after over 30 years of riding and racing the two wheel variety. Now after 12 years of rigs my 2 whe...

12 years ago
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RE: Sidecar ID

Looks great! Color match and design are spot on. I would not worry too much about parts. With a little help from a machinist most anything can be prod...

12 years ago
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RE: New Rig Rider

Great looking rig! Like the white, really makes the rig stand out. Plus it is the most noticeable color. The class will be well worth your time, in th...

12 years ago
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RE: sportster flasher

All the more reason to just paint and black out inside of right signal lens. Bill D

12 years ago
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RE: Change the title line on The Sidecarist???

I agree, change the font but keep the name! Not a fan of the circus font as it makes me think of somthing frivolous. The organization is much more tha...

12 years ago
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RE: sportster flasher

Another fix is to leave the bulbs in and black out the lens on the bikes right side. Did this on my Vulcan rig and it worked perfectly. They still wor...

12 years ago
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RE: To EZ-Steer or not?

The steering modification on my current rig is so good it has reduced the electric camber control to load leveling only. Might add that after much te...

12 years ago
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RE: auxillary battery

I am thankful I know a little more about sidecars in general than battery storage systems. That is why this forum is great, we can all help out with o...

12 years ago
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RE: auxillary battery

Thanks for the reply Michaelh. That was actually a concern I had from the beginning. Think I will install the cables and let it ride, I can always buy...

12 years ago
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RE: auxillary battery

Thanks for your input. Have been planning all along to replace the bike battery when it gave up the ghost as I did in my other rigs. But,seeing as the...

12 years ago
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RE: Needing info from the experienced

Of the four rigs I have owned two of the chairs were Hannigan models. I really like their quality and my wife likes the ease of entry and storage. As ...

12 years ago
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RE: New sidecar outfit

Bob, thanks for the reply! I live in Martinsville, VA but went to school at App State many moons ago so I am very familiar with your part of the count...

12 years ago
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