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panhead_kicker
@panhead_kicker
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Joined: September 2, 2012 5:58 am
Last seen: November 22, 2025 12:43 pm
Topics: 6 / Replies: 62
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RE: Shipping a sidecar from PA to ME

I recently used Motoshippers.com to send sidecar only from Denver to Indianapolis. Enclosed trailer, took a week or two. Guy owns his own business, do...

4 days ago
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RE: Harley sidecar step 88490-88A

@not-bob Spot on. He gives a good look at it. But as noted, this was not OEM.

6 days ago
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RE: Harley sidecar step 88490-88A

@miles-ladue Very similar to my guesses. Except I’m betting the u-bolt holes are a little smaller, maybe 3/8. Anyhow that u-bolt is available, so t...

6 days ago
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RE: Harley sidecar step 88490-88A

If anyone does own one, please post the width and thickness of the steel bar that forms the arm. I’d take a semi accurate measurement of the arms len...

7 days ago
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RE: Easy Peasy

@mick-boon I use one of those on top my lift, to get one wheel or the other free.

1 week ago
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RE: 38th Hoosier Beemer Rally

@miles-ladue Thanks! I knew someone would edumacate this poor Hoosier. {custom1}:lol8: 🍻 I'll have to alert my beemer buddy about th...

2 weeks ago
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RE: 38th Hoosier Beemer Rally

Pardon my ignorance; I have a question. Why is the Hoosier rally in the Buckeye state? After 37 , you ran out of scenic sites? 🤔 😜

2 weeks ago
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RE: New sidecar is on its way

Thanks. I wish I could agree with you about the "thinker" part! I ignored the signs, and didn't ask for enough pictures... But yes, will move forwa...

3 weeks ago
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RE: New sidecar is on its way

I just read that in 94, Harley replaced the leaf spring packs with single blades. Supposedly outperforms old assemblies and lowered the ride height a ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Harley sidecar handling.

ā€œDad, I just turn up the radio when my car makes that noiseā€ 😱 When I was a pup, I ran dual straight fishtails on my panhead. Set off car al...

3 weeks ago
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RE: New sidecar is on its way

Sidecar arrives tonight! All of the brackets required are supposed to be included, except for one that was special and produced for only two years, 19...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Harley sidecar handling.

Harley uses a compensator sprocket on the motor shaft to smooth out the drivetrain pulses. At least I think they still do... Once you get past 2000 o...

3 weeks ago
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RE: New sidecar is on its way

Yes will give me something to do this winter! I've now got the factory service manual that describes attachment and adjustment for my ride. My bike's ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: New sidecar is on its way

@mick-boon 5k. 1 bracket missing to complete attachment. I remember giving $1500 about 10 years ago for the current hack on my 69...  

4 weeks ago
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