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jaydmc
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Joined: June 14, 2011 6:09 am
Topics: 73 / Replies: 1698
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RE: MDA camps needing sidecarists

We have gone to these camps with sidecars. It is always rewarding to do so. If you can do it I would. If I get another rig built I will try and make t...

14 years ago
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RE: parts?

There is more to it then how heavy a bike is, How high the weight is also makes a difference and even how heavy the rider is and if they will ever hav...

14 years ago
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RE: parts?

Not true, I like Velorex sidecars and have owned one on an MZ sliverstar gespanne. They are great little sidecars for little bikes. We also mount from...

14 years ago
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RE: parts?

I would not consider this to be a safe match up. The Velorex sidecar is way to light duty for a bike as large as yours, while people have gotten away ...

14 years ago
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RE: Stearing Dampner

For what it is worth, We try never to have more then a 6 week wait for our sidecars. In spring this year it went to 8 weeks, right now we are running ...

14 years ago
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RE: Stearing Dampner

If the bike has good solid mounts by playing with the alignment we find that the Harley's have little to no head shake. If set up wrong or with poorly...

14 years ago
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RE: Velorex 700/Susuki 800cc Volusia

A sub frame would be very good idea on this bike. We make a sub frame mount for the 800 Volusia and can make it for Velorex aplication. You will of co...

14 years ago
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RE: Reason not to buy a Ural?

There is a post going on at www.advrider.com with the same title closing in on 1000 posts if you want more input. Jay G DMC sidecars www.dmcside...

14 years ago
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RE: Finally! I'm hot on the trail now....

Yes we can supply mounts for your BMW by converting it to a 4 point mount however your BMW does not have all that great of brakes, I ran an R100/7 rig...

14 years ago
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RE: Guzzi newbie

Yes, and having the rig wider, the ballist can also be out further from the bike and as such rig width makes a big difference. Physics is physics Ja...

14 years ago
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RE: Guzzi newbie

The width does make a huge difference. If the wheel and tire are out further they, they have more weight further out and as such help hold the entire ...

14 years ago
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RE: Guzzi newbie

One way to check if you have enough weight is to stand on the left foot peg while off the bike and lean back. The sidecar should not come up easy. I...

14 years ago
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RE: Guzzi newbie

Some things to keep in mind. With the ballist are you going to over load the suspesion and axle on the sidecar? How much ballist is needed also depe...

14 years ago
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RE: Mount placement help

As the sub frames you designed are very stout and attach well to the main frame of the bike they should work well for you. Our production mounts the l...

14 years ago
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RE: need a lense I think I'm screwed....

You pretty much have to change lights. These lights were made by peterson but have not been made in about 20 years. Most that you find at truck stops ...

14 years ago
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