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Joined: June 14, 2011 6:09 am
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RE: Left hand hack

Also, you have to set the rigs differently due to the crown of the road being backwards to normal. We only do left side mount sidecars when we are doi...

9 years ago
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RE: Just got the sidecar

In the case of our mounts for the RT, the center stand must come off. We usually leave the side stand on as it is nice should you take the sidecar off...

9 years ago
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RE: Mounting spots on a 1974 BMW

The Velorex stock mounts seldom work well. It is always best to avoid a lot of "universal" type mounts. In general "universal" means it fits nothing u...

9 years ago
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RE: Metzeler Block-K Sidecar Tire Up Front

You might want to also look at Heidenau tires, they make flat profile tires that might be a bit more modern in their make up. I prefer how "round" t...

9 years ago
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RE: New(old) Watsonian....

While we have done the XS1100 we have never tooled for it. We had one come into the shop about 5 years ago that only had 12 miles on it. Yes 12. The o...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar safety

Learning proper riding skills would be a much better idea. I would not think what you are asking about would be a good idea. Read the book "Driving a ...

9 years ago
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RE: DMC on a 1998 Moto Guzzi V11

For street applications we recommend 10 - 15 % of the wheel base of the bike. Jay G DMC sidecars 866-638-1793 www.dmcsidecars.com

9 years ago
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RE: DMC on a 1998 Moto Guzzi V11

You might find it help full to go to our site and watch the second and third video's This link also has some good photo's that might help you Jay G ...

9 years ago
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RE: DMC on a 1998 Moto Guzzi V11

Normally the joints go straight on parallel to the ground. Try rotating the clamp. You may have to cut some off of the boss so that it does not hit th...

9 years ago
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RE: DMC on a 1998 Moto Guzzi V11

Not sure just what the actual question is. So far what you are doing looks good however you really do need to put the wheel on as you will align off o...

9 years ago
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RE: Calling all Steering Geometry Experts

We have built KLR rigs with 18 inch rims all the way round, a smaller wheel in the front will reduce trail some. Jay G DMC sidecars www.dmcsidec...

9 years ago
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RE: Leveling frame? Edited

The tire needs to be vertical. No two ways about this. The axle may not be square to the frame. The proper best way to deal with this is find the pro...

9 years ago
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RE: Guzzi alternator output

The size of the battery does not matter, think of it as a storage tank for electricity. A car battery is larger and as such simply takes longer to fil...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Identifacation

It is a Velorex that has had some custom work done to it. Jay G DMC sidecars www.dmcsidecars.com 866-638-1793

9 years ago
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RE: Removing tub for installation?

The Escort frame does come with three pick up points as do most of ours. The reason for this has to due with getting the best angle for the upper rear...

9 years ago
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