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roadman48
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Joined: August 6, 2011 10:39 am
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RE: 1982 XJ650 Maxim & Velorex 562, what will I need?

I built an 1981 XJ650/Velorex rig a couple of years ago. I used special brackets similar to those described by Lonnie (he sent me pictures that I use...

11 years ago
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RE: Swamp Fox - please tell me about your 883 Ranger Combo

Hi, I recently added a Texas Ranger sidecar to my 2008 XL883. I still have stock steering but have added Heavy Duty Progressive fork springs and...

11 years ago
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RE: Tires all around

I have a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 with a Velorex 562. I recently put an Avon triple duty on the front, an Avon Mk2 on the rear and a Heindenau on the sideca...

12 years ago
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RE: Velorex Storage Lock

Thanks to all for the input and ideas. I appreciate it. Larry

12 years ago
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RE: Velorex Axles

Thanks for the responses, You pretty much confirm what I had expected. I have an 81 Velorex attached to a Yamaha XJ650. After a lot of adjustment a...

12 years ago
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RE: Traffic lights

In central Ohio, some lights are definitely more sensitive than others. Oddly enough, one that a motorcycle does not trigger is the left turn signal ...

12 years ago
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RE: Adding weight in car

I use a 20 kilo barbell weight and a five gallon collapsable water container. That way I can easily reduce weight by 40 lbs if I add a passenger duri...

12 years ago
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RE: Car tire for Yamaha XJ650

Does anyone know the metric equivalent for 5.00x16 or 5.50x16 or can recommend a specific band? Thanks. Larry

13 years ago
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RE: Car tire for Yamaha XJ650

Thanks Lonnie, I appreciate it. Larry

13 years ago
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RE: Tracking to the Right

Thank you, Lonnie and Jay. I added some lean (probably not quite enough) and it made a difference. I need to replace the fork seals and springs, so ...

14 years ago
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