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Steve Ives
Steve Ives
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Joined: December 27, 2023 9:11 pm
Last seen: April 6, 2026 9:07 am
Topics: 42 / Replies: 291
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Without doubt, Mr Sam measures up for sure.

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

i can cut a piece of plastic if i need to, one step at a time. It all depends what i can get into place without messing with cable lengths. My supervi...

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

@miles-ladue As yet i have not spent a dime =)

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

@sidecarusa The risers i just got are for a BMW1300GS with angled handlebar slots so they do not fit. When you say older BMWs were you thinking of an...

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Interesting footnote; i was playing around with the position of my handlebars and backrest and i realized that the cables etc on the handlebars now ha...

2 years ago
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RE: JOKING HERE!! I don't want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member!

Who else realizes that 2.000 donut holes is a big fat zero grin!

2 years ago
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RE: JOKING HERE!! I don't want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member!

So Mr Miles does this mean you are taking a little side trip to flint hills?

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Do what you like a new damper would fix it easily but personally i am good with the balance in my hands which i consider accurate and not one sided. A...

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Well time to wrap up my little adventure. I did remove the damper from one end and tied it up. it works better without one as Jon suggested; my hands ...

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Jon I see the chrome covers are missing from the sidelights on the fairing 3 on each side can you pop them in an envelope for me, thanks

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Thanks Jon. Yes i will be removing the damper or at least undoing the wheel side and tying it back.

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Cal Too twitchy no not at all but in comparison to 'normal' its way better, at first it takes getting used to. The trees take away the need to muscle ...

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

@brstr Get a quote first it might save surprises =)

2 years ago
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RE: Texas sidecar expedition take 2

Just got home guys i did the return trip in one day. The trees do make a difference the steering is much lighter it will twitch at the slightest movem...

2 years ago
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