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Joined: August 5, 2023 12:58 pm
Last seen: October 27, 2025 9:49 am
Topics: 36 / Replies: 1249
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Test ride #2 in the books. Happy with the progress. 42 miles to get a good overall feel and see if this is worth the effort (spoiler alert... it is! ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

I've been wondering the same thing for the past year. 🤔 Evidently Royal dogs of Scottish descent require a dry and protected perch on rainy...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Laredo, Espana

Oh great. Go ahead... crush my fantasies... All the sudden visiting during a total solar eclipse makes more sense. 😉    

2 weeks ago
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RE: Where Have You Gone With Your Sidecar Rig ???

Around the block for the first quick test ride before more showers come in.

2 weeks ago
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RE: Introduce Yourself!

Wow! What a beautiful rig. 🤩 Glad you are putting it to good use. I'm a big fan of Triumph and Watsonian. What a great pairing. ὄ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Honda Africa Twin-DCT based Cargo sidecar rig build...

Right On! Nice to see this on the surgery table. 🤩

2 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Where the air shock is mounted, is not a solution I approve. Cast Hub, 3/8" bolt, and the shock suspended aft of an important Heim joint. That Motorv...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Any south florida sidecar mechanics?

Hi Ronnie, You might try calling the folks at Florida Sidecar Products. I don't think they are a repair shop, but they may have good info on a shop ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

We are off the jack stands. Wheel lead set. Lean angle set. Toe-in set. All fasteners properly torqued. Along with the setup jig, I should...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Almost there... Lower struts are final mounted, and bolts properly torqued. Getting things aligned is like balancing a ball on a pool stick whi...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Laredo, Espana

If you come back August 12, 2026 you'll get to see a total solar eclipse. 😎

3 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Thanks Miles. Your thought sounds correct to me as well. This is the way it was put together at Motorvation... I think (not convinced of that). ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Mating Jig built & leveled. Triumph and sidecar set to loaded sag, and leveled/aligned on the jig. Forward mount temporarily installed...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Isle of Man TT race is on my bucket list. 🤩 Suspension Done For Now (DNF). Wheel balanced and installed. Fender back on. Lunch being eate...

3 weeks ago
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