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

I've had the opportunity to sit down with some pretty sharp engineers. Not only to create things with the help of a CAD program, but also look at how ...

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

Quick update: Bike went to dealership for a rear brake failure that was repaired under warranty. Also had them replace the fork seals (right side s...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

Great Choice! 🤩 Would look pretty stunning mounted to your steed on a set of black Excel Takasago rims (with the yellow lettering, of course)...

3 weeks ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Tool for lubricating the brake cable came in. Tool works well, cable not so much. Holes in the cable sheath alllowed lubricant to leak out before en...

3 weeks ago
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RE: HD classic with Hannigan Astro

Beautiful rig. 👍 HD should be a fun project.

3 weeks ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Yes sir, and even used the correct backing plate grease. Witnessed by the new Shop Foreman between snore fests on her raised princess platform right ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Alaska at Eighty

On the multi day trips I've done, it has been a combination of camping and hotels. Except for the stay on Beale St. in Memphis and in Nashville, both...

3 weeks ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Posted a question on Soviet Steeds to see if anyone knew of a U.S. based vendor for brake parts. May have a lead. Will keep paws crossed to hear bac...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

Yeah, but does it make you want to yell Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! in your Monster Truck announcer voice each time you go in the garage? 😉 Sin...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Looking for a wheel

Maybe the sidecar gods telling you never to travel without at least 170 lbs of your favorite monkeys aboard? 😎 Will be interesting to read...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Annual Car Show

What a cool place to have a sidecar show... errr... Car Show. My buddy took Dana's old '06 Ural to the local car show here, and it got a lot of atte...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Tires not yet tried on big Adventure off tarmac biased rigs?

7,000 miles later the Battlax AX41 installed on the sidecar is worn out. 700 miles: 7,000 miles: This tire has been from Utah to Tennes...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Sidecars coming up for auction

Hi Kim, sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. The link you posted didn't show up. Maybe because it is your first post. I was able to ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

While the frame clamp is being machined, it seemed prudent to inspect the sidecar brake assembly, and clean/lubricate/adjust as needed. Glad I did. ...

3 weeks ago
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