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FlyingMonkeys
@miles-ladue
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Joined: December 28, 2022 3:57 pm
Last seen: October 12, 2025 2:31 pm
Topics: 48 / Replies: 1501
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RE: Torque for pinch bolts on Triple clamps GL1500 6 degree + rake

The pinch bolts are either 6mm or most likely 8mm, and @marsman has forced me...forced me I say....to acquiesce to his mindset, and agree....torque...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

We 3...the Tres Amigos....are now in Scott City, Kansas. That's Dana @DirtyDr, and John @spat, and myself. We will be arriving at the Joyce Canf...

1 year ago
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RE: Torque for pinch bolts on Triple clamps GL1500 6 degree + rake

@marsman, I am from the same genus as Bruce @brstr.....in fact I gave away my 3 Snap On metric torque wrenches to a fellow sidecarist, because I ...

1 year ago
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RE: New Sidecar guy, old rider, looking at an older rig.

Neil.......oh, Neil....... Those wheels are EML wheels, and NOT Stoker wheels, or Stroker wheels. On the current tires, despite the 13 year...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

Scott, in case you can make it, I have an extra queen bed available in my room at the Best Western Inn, in Scott City, Kansas, for tomorro...

1 year ago
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RE: Membership

There should be no doubt that the Membership person will allow you to renew, rather than start all over again. They can find your membership number. O...

1 year ago
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RE: New Sidecar guy, old rider, looking at an older rig.

Neil, those air pressures you posted above are WRONG. The Sidecar tire should be a minimum of 25 psi, or all the way up to 35 psi, depending on what...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

Made it to Delta, Colorado, now only 20 miles from Dana's house in Hotchkiss. Will hook up with him tomorrow morning. Today was a 570 miles rid...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Thane, the short answer is YES. But the longer explanation must be given in person, this Friday.

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

Calvin, I strongly suggest that you get to Urgent Care, as that photo appears to show a dislocated ankle. Edit: On careful examination, that must be...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

Can not LIKE the post above, where the Caretaker of Sidecar Willie is whining that he stubbed his toe. Calvin, that is the great thing about...

1 year ago
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RE: Welcome to the new server!

Yes, Bruce.....I agree with you on that. I have suggested that they remove the red/orange thumbs down. It's not necessary, or needed. If a p...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

You guys enjoy your drinks, whilst I try to cool down a bit. Was 102* ambient air temperature for the last two hours of riding. 615 miles tod...

1 year ago
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