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@panhead_kicker
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Joined: September 2, 2012 6:58 am
Last seen: June 21, 2026 9:06 am
Topics: 6 / Replies: 88
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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 months 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.

7 months 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...

8 months 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? 🤔 😜

8 months 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...

8 months 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 ...

8 months ago
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RE: Harley sidecar handling.

“Dad, I just turn up the radio when my car makes that noise” 😱 When I was a pup, I ran dual straight fishtails on my panhead. Set off car al...

8 months 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...

8 months 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...

8 months 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 ...

8 months 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...  

8 months ago
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RE: Harley sidecar handling.

@joe-norris Sounds awesome Joe! I've got a '64 pan, but its kick only, of course and no sidecar. Try to dig up a picture of you and the panhead ...

8 months ago
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RE: What might have been.

I thought the bike was pretty sharp, styled after the 1969 ElectraGlide. Of course I am biased! Those new sidecar frames show up on Ebay for under 180...

8 months ago
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