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RE: Rear Tire for Goldwing/Hannigan rig

Don't go to a big chain that sells lots of new tires. Find a place that sells used tires as its MAIN business. Tell them you're paying cash and don't...

8 years ago
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RE: Car tire for the front of my Valkyrie

I agree--stick with a moto tire. But, there's not many choices in 150/80-17. However, if you are willing to drop down to a 150/70-17 (will reduce you...

8 years ago
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RE: sidecar brake pads

The most helpful people I've found are the folks at cyclebrakes.com 1-800-805-2118. I had the same problem as you. I e-mailed them a pic of my old p...

8 years ago
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RE: Extremely fast tread wear

A tire like that should last 20,000 miles on just about any sidecar. You got a problem with your rig.

8 years ago
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RE: BMW GS tire ??

You don't say what year GS, but based on the 110 tire size I'm assuming it's a 2005-13 pre-waterboxer. If you want to go a little different route, t...

8 years ago
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RE: 99 K12LT

What, Josh didn't know? LOL

8 years ago
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RE: Rear Tire for Goldwing/Hannigan rig

I wouldn't run a classic car tire if you can find a modern tire that will work with your rim. Classic tires are generally not intended for high milea...

8 years ago
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RE: car tread tires for my XV-1700 silverado?

I wouldn't bother trying to find a car tire for the front wheel. It won't improve performance and fitment is difficult. For the rear wheel, sure, a ...

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

For the bike or for the car? If bike, fork springs or shock springs?

9 years ago
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RE: Rear car tire size for my GL1500 tug

With a self-supporting run-flat tire, I don't think the tire is always wider. The sidewall is thicker, yes, but not necessarily wider. Take a look at ...

9 years ago
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RE: Wiring and lighting

Buckaroo--you say you want a switched light in the trunk. The normal techno jargon when wiring bikes and boats and whatnot is that each electrical cir...

9 years ago
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RE: Sena intercom

There's no squelch. Her mike is picking up the engine noises because her head is right next to the motor. The wind noise is caused by wind. You can...

9 years ago
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RE: ducati scrambler

nomack - 3/2/2017 1:44 AM Looks good. Is that wood grain vinyl wrap on the body side? I've seen this rig in person. The fuel tank and the car were...

9 years ago
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RE: another tire question

I'm pretty well-educated when it comes to tires, but I'd never offer an opinion without knowing what bike and car you had, what size rims, sizes of yo...

9 years ago
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RE: New rig on the road

Stripes. Such a personal thing. You paint the sidecar to match the bike, then you step back, and you say"Well, it's nice, but it's a little plain. ...

9 years ago
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