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Joined: August 5, 2023 12:58 pm
Last seen: October 30, 2025 2:00 pm
Topics: 36 / Replies: 1251
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RE: Do I dare drill holes in my sidecar frame?

Flat fencing tube clamps, or just some 1"x 1/8" strap bent to clamp around the pipe. @Brstr has a great idea to localize the weight to the outside ...

1 year ago
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RE: Do I dare drill holes in my sidecar frame?

My $0.02 Weld sleeves in the holes for the bolts to pass through and torque solidly against. With that the impact would be negligible. Otherwise tu...

1 year ago
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RE: New Sidecar guy, old rider, looking at an older rig.

If you haven't already checked out the "library" section on this web site there is some great reading to help you get a solid start. Along with all ...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

I chickened out on drilling holes. Not confident in my "fine" work. 🤣 So I have used a couple of Command strips to hold them in place, whil...

1 year ago
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RE: Riding for the kids

Do you get extra bonus mileage points if you ride through the coffee kiosk drive through? 😎 Side note: I didn't realize you retired. Cong...

1 year ago
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RE: New Sidecar guy, old rider, looking at an older rig.

Right on! It is a definite beauty, and well optioned for longevity, comfort and durability. Congratulations on what will be an awesome rig. My rig...

1 year ago
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RE: Joyce Canfield's Sidecars in the Flint Hills - September 5-8, 2024

Bummer. Would have been great to meet up in person. With this motley crew I'm looking forward to not making the national news. 😉

1 year ago
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RE: Riding for the kids

Very cool! 😎 150 miles without worry of ballast, lean-out angle or toe in. All the sudden one wheel makes a whole lot of sense. Hope t...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Alright! I've just ordered this new throttle lock. It's plastic, and cheaper than the fine aluminum lever purchased last time. It will probably las...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

I'm looking forward to playing with some of this stuff. Google Maps and Waze truly spoil a person. Having to type something in rather than just tal...

1 year ago
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RE: Fuel mileage

Now that you've seen it, stop watching. 🤩 When I first picked up the truck, the first drive included a 50 mile stretch into Oregon that wa...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Removable Radiator Screen science project. Washed the bike a while back, and noticed the oil cooler was almost completed clogged with dehydrated bug g...

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

I've learned to fail the first time, let things sit, and on the second attempt it seems to work. lol

1 year ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Getting ready for Summer Vacation v2.0, and wired in the Zumo XT mount to the bike. Decided to do a switched power, which meant adding a relay and as...

1 year ago
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RE: Tilting Trikes (1) BMW, (1) HD

I think it's a pretty cool concept. Watched a review of the Nikken, where they pushed it through it's paces on a dry and wet track. Would be fun to ...

1 year ago
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