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papasmurf
@papasmurf
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Joined: January 11, 2004 10:53 am
Topics: 40 / Replies: 41
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RE: Baby steps?

HI FOLKS: Have taken grandson with us in our sidecar for about 3 1/2 of his 5 years. He LOVES it and usually falls asleep in his car seat[which is...

20 years ago
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RE: Japanese Motorcycle advice needed

You're not all that far from the California Sidecar Factory, located in Arrington, VA [NOT Arlington!]. You may find it worthwhile to pay them a visit...

20 years ago
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RE: Rear brake problem

HI MIKE: The first thing I'd do is try to learn piston diameter in both yours and '83 rear master cylinder. This would tell you that you'd have a me...

20 years ago
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RE: California Sidecar II

HI CARL: If this California Friendship II is really old, [had a new '83 model]it used ball/socket type lower attachments and they are dangerous, as ...

20 years ago
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RE: Taillight source recommendations

My 2 cents: Had California Friendship II for a LONG time and was getting ready to repaint body. Needed new tail/brake light/turn signal. Decided on ...

20 years ago
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RE: beemer outfit

If you ever find a /2 outfit for sale, advertising a Hollandia hack, GRAB IT [if, of course, it's in decent shape]! Had 1959 R69S years back and had t...

20 years ago
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RE: Don't laugh. I'm lookin for specs on sidecars.

HI CHARGER: Texas Sidecar Co. makes scooter hacks and an old-timer in our NE3Wheelers Club in MA, has one on his scooter and loves it! Possibly othe...

20 years ago
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RE: electrical failure

HI LARRY: Am assuming that you'd already wired CYCLE HALF of sidecar wiring harness to BMW before power loss. Check for a main fuse or fuseable link...

20 years ago
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RE: Choice: Hannigan 2+2 or California Sidecar Friendship III ?

DITTO VLAD! GL1500/CSC FSIII BEST of 4 outfits I've owned in past 25+ years of riding rigs! .........papasmurf in NH

20 years ago
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RE: Correct Sidecar GL1000

HI: I ran a CSC Friendship I on my '79 Wing for 20+ years and always liked it! Bike and hack were both black and rig looked pretty sharp! Just ano...

21 years ago
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RE: Replacement Battery

Finally got the new Nascar brand, sealed-type 900 cca[was mistaken on size]pickup truck battery into my hack! Used camper-type battery box with cover,...

21 years ago
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