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FlyingMonkeys
@miles-ladue
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Joined: December 28, 2022 2:57 pm
Last seen: January 12, 2026 9:09 pm
Topics: 53 / Replies: 1694
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Home is the weary traveler. I want to thank Steve Ives for being such a kind and generous host, and allowing me to befriend his new dog, Cy.

1 hour ago
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RE: Clanking Noise From Front

Also, Jim.... have you tried to contact Mike Paull at LBS-USA? Or, contact Chuck Loftin in Eugene, Oregon....as he builds THE BEST Leading Link fron...

11 hours ago
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RE: Clanking Noise From Front

Jim, don't believe everything the dealer tells you. Do as @2FLTC suggested....or as I will suggest.... REMOVE the brake pads from the front calipers, ...

11 hours ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Thane, the Utopia backrest on Steve's new to him Sidecar rig is basically the same as what is on your '06 Wing w/Champion Daytona 2+2 Sidecar rig, wit...

2 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Yesterday we assembled the new temporary shelter to house his original Sidecar rig..... today I installed the Utopia backrest onto the RDL seat on the...

2 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

No, actually my stops were a shorter duration than you accounted for. You had .6 mph too high . My actual riding speed was 71.8 mph In the days ...

4 days ago
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RE: Sidecar Laws and Regulations compliation

Kevin @Cozy1, once you get to know me, you will understand that I am really an "okay " guy, so....take this as meant politely: There is no word "com...

4 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Thane, I have to tell you....King Cy l is a really great dog....I mean....REALLY GREAT DOG. Steve is very fortunate to have found the perfect compan...

4 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

So far @2FLTC is the closest.... only off by .6 mph. Today's Sidecar drive was.... eventful..... let's use that word. I anticipated rain, so I d...

4 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

You, young Englishman, do NOT win the life-size STROOPWAFFLE. And, there really is a mathematical formula for calculating this.  

5 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Tomorrow's ride will be a more reasonable 468 miles, anticipated to take 7 hours, which means....with 3 stops along the way, it will take me closer to...

5 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Steve, one one tank full I got 32 mpg. That's not usually what I get when in "Miles mode"....which is usually between 27 to 30 mpg. But I was thin...

5 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

Today's Sidecar drive....593 miles in exactly 10 hours, and that time includes the 5 fuel stops. Fuel stop in F L O R I D A Fuel stop in Alabama...

5 days ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Brian, if it's any consolation....I did have to replace one 20 amp fuse today, on my 2015 Honda Goldwing. Other than that, it runs perfectly. {bl...

6 days ago
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RE: Shipping a Sidecar Rig to Europe

I'll just plant this right here....waiting for pictures tomorrow morning, before I take off on a....580 miles drive....through 4 states. Tallahasse...

6 days ago
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