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FlyingMonkeys
@miles-ladue
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Joined: December 28, 2022 2:57 pm
Last seen: November 4, 2025 12:35 am
Topics: 49 / Replies: 1552
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Well, I do it the hard way, and it is not fun. Because the tire is already mounted to the wheel, which means the bead of the tire is already seated......

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Scott, if you want it....I have a box of the lead stick on wheel weights, all are 1/4 ounce.... probably a 5 pound box, and I can bring it to the Flin...

1 year ago
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RE: Did I trash my new BT-46?

See......I told you.....if it was me, I would have used that damaged tire, because what I could see in the pictures was that the bead sealing surface ...

1 year ago
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RE: Did I trash my new BT-46?

Yes, a Bridgestone BT-46 motorcycle REAR tire, in a 130/70-18, which I believe that they only sell the BT-46 in a 130/70-18 that is a REAR tire. I ...

1 year ago
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RE: Did I trash my new BT-46?

To be frank with you, Calvin..."I" would run that tire, because the damage to the tire that I see in the pictures is NOT at the sealing location. The ...

1 year ago
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RE: Did I trash my new BT-46?

Calvin, I wish I could help you, I truly do, but not being there, nor having my hands on it, all I can do is offer opinions. This is an...

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

Steve, if you are setting up the Taj Mahal of camping tents at the Flint Hills Sidecar Rally, please allow any volunteers to assist you, as it may mak...

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

Interesting....and not in a good way. DirtyDR, we already have plans in place to spend Wednesday night at the Best Western hotel in Scott City, Kans...

1 year ago
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RE: Happy 70th Birthday to Chuck....54vintage

Yes, Bill in Virginia is 74 today.... Happy Birthday to him too. In sidecar years....70 is the new 50's {custom1}:smile2:

1 year ago
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RE: God laughed

Sadly, it is not within a couple hundred miles of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is 203 miles....so if you are willing to go that extra 3 miles..................

1 year ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Steve, I have no doubt that you are already aware....being the most intelligent hominid in the Buffalo, Kansas area...that once you install handlebar ...

1 year ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

If anyone had asked me, I would have suggested......to buy ROX handlebar risers from Amazon. Just make sure that you actually measure your handle...

1 year ago
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RE: WANTED: PHOTOS FROM IUKA RALLY

[/quote] Scott said: That would be pretty epic! 😎 Bruce @brstr Make sure you are a few feet west of Miles when you two start the trip...

1 year ago
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RE: Maintenance Tips

Here is yet another simple tip.....specifically for sidecars: Almost every sidecar has a manufacturers plate, and ID plate, screwed in, or riveted i...

1 year ago
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