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SidecarMike
@sidecar-2
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Joined: February 28, 2003 8:25 pm
Last seen: July 1, 2025 7:36 pm
Topics: 74 / Replies: 1618
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RE: Trike vs Sidecar

Now this is a Trike!

21 years ago
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RE: Trike vs Sidecar

Originally written by LDuck on 10/23/2005 7:19 PM What is it about a trike that you dislike SCMike? Every thing Lenny said, plus the fac...

21 years ago
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RE: Torsion Bar

Originally written by BruceinHouston on 10/23/2005 5:08 PM Greetings. I have for about the last year been looking at torsion bar options for a ...

21 years ago
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RE: Trike vs Sidecar

I've owned both. I still ride sidecar rigs. I'll doubt I'll ever own another trike.

21 years ago
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RE: rig set up

Originally written by hal77079 on 10/18/2005 9:30 PM Rather than use a term like "considerable ballast" I would consider a term "usable" or "acc...

21 years ago
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RE: 562 lopsided

I agree with Bob. If the wheel is straight, the body and frame would also be straight. You've got a problem somewhere.

21 years ago
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RE: question of ballast?

I've always figured it as it would go down the road. (Bike+rider+gear+luggage)=3X(sidecar+passenger+ballast). In answer to your second question, my...

21 years ago
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RE: rig set up

Lonnie, Can you give us an idea of the years of the various models? What year did they switch to the heavier axle? Have they come out with better ...

21 years ago
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RE: Can anyone identify this sidecar?

I've never seen it before, but it really looks good. Maybe that trick could make some other cars actually useable. Thanks for posting it.

21 years ago
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RE: Harley Handling

Something you may not have thought about... My daughter, a grown woman with three young children and a sidecar rig of her own, prefers the sidecar o...

21 years ago
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RE: Torsion Bar

Surprisingly not. I've driven the rig with no weight in the sidecar and not found it to be any stiffer than my Dnepr.

21 years ago
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RE: Torsion Bar

My guess is the coil over would be better, it just wasn't in Jena's budget.

21 years ago
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RE: Torsion Bar

Here's another option,My daughter Jennifer owns Kevin's old CX500/Cal 1 rig with the formerly welded solid axle. She replaced the entire axle assembl...

21 years ago
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RE: Harley sidecar outfits: Are they worth it?

It seems like everybody is getting away from your original question, so I'll give you my impressions. My wife didn't care for the ride of the Harley...

21 years ago
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RE: 750cc

Here in Wisconsin altering the exhaust from stock carries a $175 fine. You might get the chance to spend the money before you want to. :0)

21 years ago
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