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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: My New Rig

Merry Christmas! Love the new rig so I thought I would send you a picture of mine from a couple of years ago. It is still running strong! Best wishes...

12 years ago
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RE: new rear drive

I changed the final drive on my R1100R/Hannigan Astro Sport to a unit from an R850R (3:36 ratio) and it made a huge difference. At 60 mph I am turning...

12 years ago
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RE: New Member Introduction

Just goes to show we are grown kids-may we never change. I have always heard a daddy (or granddaddy) is a grownup that did not forget how to play! Hav...

12 years ago
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RE: New Member Introduction

Welcome to the non symmetrical world! I think you will find it very rewarding and quite a journey. After racing and riding bikes since I was a teenage...

12 years ago
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RE: New sidecar outfit

Noticed in your post you said you have a freedom cruiser. What does that look like? Also you are from NC. Where is Boiling Springs. I am in VA but on ...

12 years ago
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RE: New sidecar outfit

What does a freedom cruiser weigh/look like?

12 years ago
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RE: New sidecar outfit

I got 28-33 with my Vulcan 1500/hannigan classic depending on speed, load etc. and with the use of ethanol equalizer which added about 5mpg at interst...

12 years ago
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RE: Part Number for front cowling lift piston

Cannot tell how long it is in the picture, but I have bought a number of gas filled pistons of various lengths from auto parts stores over the years. ...

12 years ago
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RE: RE: new top for astro sport - final version

Thanks Bill, now if I can only get the other rig sold, I am running out of room!

12 years ago
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RE: RE: new top for astro sport - final version

Not so much the weather but the sun. Trying to protect herself from further skin cancer issues. What is nice she still rides despite knee replacement ...

12 years ago
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RE: trailer set up....

The closer the hitch ball to the drive wheel is the key. With this in mind I personally do not want the width of the trailer out past the track of the...

12 years ago
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RE: trailer set up....

Since it is a solid mount do not think it makes a difference, only the relationship of the hitch to the rear wheel since it is the drive point.

12 years ago
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RE: trailer set up....

I agree, a & c are essentially the same.

12 years ago
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RE: trailer set up....

I do pull a camper at times with my hack. It would probably pull better directly behind the bike as in B however as Pfestus said it would probably be ...

12 years ago
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RE: RE: new top for astro sport - final version

They did make a top for this model in the form of a bubble shield with a top, but it was very confining. I do not think they make this model anymore a...

12 years ago
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