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Joined: August 5, 2023 12:58 pm
Last seen: September 24, 2026 1:12 pm
Topics: 41 / Replies: 1239
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

OMG! You even have Tinted Fowler flaps! Man, now I'm really envious. 🤩 🤩

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Just heard back from the FAA, on my request for IFR rating. It was declined because, while I have all the instrumentation, lights etc. required, I do...

2 years ago
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RE: New Sidecar guy, old rider, looking at an older rig.

A Hodaka Wombat was my first bike. Back then I didn't know the difference between safety wire and bailing wire. I spent many days on the side of the...

2 years ago
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RE: Blacklist?

"meaculpa". Oh boy, I've been there - done that! 🤣 Good catch. 👍

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Brain freeze from so much ice cream, frozen Yogurt and way too many Cadillac Margaritas has eliminated any neural link between the brain, and any othe...

2 years ago
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RE: BMW R1100 GS Based Rig Project

Well the Bernoulli Smooth-a-Laminators did not work well enough to be worth keeping on the bike. At least in this shape. First thing I noticed was the...

2 years ago
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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 ...

2 years 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...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years 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. 😉

2 years 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...

2 years ago
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