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SidecarMike
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Joined: February 28, 2003 8:25 pm
Last seen: July 1, 2025 7:36 pm
Topics: 74 / Replies: 1622
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RE: repainting cost?

davitaia - 7/23/2011 11:49 PM Hi guys, I am thinking to repaint my Valkerie and sidecar. What is reasonable price? Have never repainted bike, so have ...

14 years ago
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RE: Another compatability Question Harley&California

sturgis1982 - Calif's web site (PDF) lists pn #'s for every part: ...Thanks, DPH A problem with this list is that it is old. When I called them, th...

14 years ago
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RE: Tug for Friendship III

billy_bob169 - 7/15/2011 9:58 AM My uncle is a harley nut, and he said, "Why not an electra glide?". Have not checked with Jay yet to see if...

14 years ago
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RE: Crazy idea? Intruder VS1400 and sputnik - swing/flex mount

A while back a guy named Tim something did a Valkyrie leaner with a Velorex 562. It would have very little ground clearance. I remember his front mo...

14 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Trailer

SidecarMike - 12/20/2010 2:18 PM I have one similar to Al's, but mine has a flip down tailgate. When Al and I compared features last June, I thought ...

14 years ago
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RE: HomeMade SideCar

If you don't have Wingnuts abilities or patience, you can start out with one of Jay's Kenna frames. build a body to meet your needs.

14 years ago
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RE: Is your rig your only ride?

bill_powell - 5/23/2011 7:57 AM Lee, I took that photo on 'bath day' last Fall. ...and I drove a 1991 Miata M Edition for a few years. Really great ca...

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RE: Tug for Friendship III

Discuss that with Jay. Both he and Gary at Motorvation convinced me to buy a 1500 instead of an 1800 Goldwing for a tug. Not because of the aluminum...

14 years ago
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RE: Steering effort

Talk to people who own each. I have a Powertrak setup from California Sidecar, which is the raked triple tree added to extended forks to bring the ri...

14 years ago
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RE: Leaning/Lifting

Welcome Craig and Brenda! You are in for a great experience. My kids started early in sidecars. My daughter has already owned one and my son is loo...

14 years ago
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RE: Leaning/Lifting

I dare say that combination will be hard to lift. That's just the way I like them. Just the same, practice in an empty parking lot somewhere. Just...

14 years ago
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RE: Motorvation Spyder Owners...

Al Olme - 6/20/2011 9:29 PM Since you're in Chicago, why not take a day trip out to Sibley, Iowa and visit with Mary Sontage and her team. Try out a ...

14 years ago
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RE: 5 deg.Raked Tree

SwampFox - 6/17/2011 7:49 AM Lloyd - 6/17/2011 12:38 AM 91 GL1500 with a Escort sidecar.... same way that Sidecarmike does, it is too light steering, ...

14 years ago
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RE: 5 deg.Raked Tree

May I throw a wrench into the mix? Have you ever ridden a bike with it installed? My Goldwing is the first one I've had with a modified fork, though ...

14 years ago
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RE: Your Wish is Granted...

I currently ride a 1996 Aspencade with a California Friendship 3 sidecar I would love to have my Valkyrie/ Ural rig back, but wouldn't give up th...

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