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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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RE: New(old) Watsonian....

The Jackal has the right "look" for the Watsonian Monza . . .

9 years ago
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RE: Hacks In The Innauguration

I seem to recall talking to Pete Larsen at Liberty Sidecars in Seattle last year and him saying that he was filling some giant order for sidecars for ...

9 years ago
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RE: Preferred Shipper?

I like Haulbikes.com. They don't require you to empty out the rig, you don't have to drain the fuel, the battery can stay connected, you can leave th...

9 years ago
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RE: Car Tire on mule for sidecar....

The top two diagrams are the moto rim, the bottom two are the car rim. The upper right shows how a moto tire bead fits into the rim perfectly (right ...

9 years ago
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RE: Car Tire on mule for sidecar....

I agree with Michaelh. The diameter of your 15" rim is about 1/10" too big to fit a 15" car tire. If you wanted to try it, you can buy...

9 years ago
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RE: tires

CCjon--well said, sir. I understand your decision. Did you drive that donut to Hotchkiss?

9 years ago
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RE: Getting ready to pull the trigger....

On servicing the right side, I'm getting used to draping myself over the seat and working upside down. If that doesn't work, it's really not too hard...

9 years ago
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RE: tires

Al--my opinion about temporary spare tires ["donuts"] is not based on theory or experience. Theories are nice, but I prefer facts. And exp...

9 years ago
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RE: tires

Car tires on your rig? Front--no. Not on a skinny 19-inch rim. Rear--you can buy a temporary spare like CCjon suggests, but why? An ME888 is safer...

9 years ago
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RE: tires

Don--when you say the front is 2.15x19, that's the size of the rim, right? And is it tubeless? Based on a "yes" to both those questions, you should ...

9 years ago
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RE: Sidecar hydraulic brakes

When trying to pump fresh fluid through, many strokes on the brake pedal produce only a trickle of fluid at the caliper end. Sure sounds like the br...

10 years ago
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