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RE: sidecarist- Quickly?

Whatever you do, don't tell us what kind of rig you're trying to rebuild, or what's wrong with it, or whether the article was written by Lonnie Cook f...

9 years ago
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RE: BLOG post for 500 mile ride to Glacier National Park

Hey, Lonnie, good on ya! Keep up the work! But do us all a favor and try not to kill yourself doing the 48x10. Half that would be fine. And I don...

9 years ago
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RE: To B(ias), or not to B(ias). That is my question!

There are, of course, stiffer radial tires and squirmier bias tires, but the general consensus is with a heavy rig like yours you will be happier with...

9 years ago
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RE: Where do I start?

There's a school in Plympton MA if that's near you that does not require you to bring your own, but it's a combined sidecar/trike class so you need to...

9 years ago
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RE: Motorcycle/Trike shipping/transport

I've used Haulbikes three times in the last 10 years. Excellent, as long as you are not in a hurry. They pick up your bike the next time their truck...

9 years ago
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RE: Car versus motorcycle rear tire

YaY! (2-1/2 inches! OMG.)

10 years ago
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RE: Car versus motorcycle rear tire

Dana is right--the Metzeler ME888 Marathon Ultra does come in a 130/70-18 both "B" and "R" and it's an outstanding tire. Both for grip and longevity....

10 years ago
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RE: Car versus motorcycle rear tire

Whoa! 42 in a Pilot Road 2 front? That's a lot of air! So I guess we can rule out underinflation. LOL But seriously, 36-38 should be all you ne...

10 years ago
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RE: Car versus motorcycle rear tire

No, that's not it. As long as it's tracking straight as you say, I'd grab my compressor and bump the front up to 36 lbs, the rear to 32 lbs, and I do...

10 years ago
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RE: Avon trike frnt tire on sidecar rig

Tourist - 2/21/2016 11:08 AM I put an Avon "Trike" tire on my outfit this past November. I have a GL1800 with a CSC FSIII. Running a Michilan Run-Flat...

10 years ago
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RE: Preferred Tug... V-Twin or 4 cyl.

The Honda has both pipes right next to the passenger's head. Some passengers might hate that. But if well-muffled, or you don't plan to ride much wi...

10 years ago
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RE: Preferred Tug... V-Twin or 4 cyl.

Jay makes some excellent points. For me, before I even consider a tug, it has to have the right ergonomics for my body. If the bike doesn't fit, no ...

10 years ago
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RE: Avon trike frnt tire on sidecar rig

I assume you're talking about the Avon Front Cobra Trike AV71 130/80-R18? Can't comment on the tire, other than to say that I wouldn't think a radial...

10 years ago
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RE: 2015 Monumental USCA Rally

George, this thread is all about the 2015 Rally. 2015! The thread for the 2016 rally is here -- 2016 USCA Rigs In The Rockies Rally Revolution ...

10 years ago
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RE: Riding the great divide (usa)

Extreme10, I rode the CDT in my BMW 1150GS rig from Banff to Jackson WY three years ago. Very doable as long as you avoid Fleecer. Ride Report Link ...

10 years ago
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