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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: 1618
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RE: Sidecar brake or no ..???

Originally written by timo482 on 4/3/2009 2:12 PM in the us where the real issue will be is this: if it was mfg with a brake and its not th...

17 years ago
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RE: Sidecar brake or no ..???

My feelings are that it's a nice thing to have, but not nice enough to pay extra for. It's a $1200 option on my Formula II! I would prefer the previ...

17 years ago
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RE: Expert Help in Seatte?

I had the same combination, assembled with a mounting kit from www.dauntlessmotors.com They are in Washington State, but I'm not sure how close they a...

17 years ago
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RE: Newbie questions

Bigger is better. We had a GL1200 with a HitchHiker when my son was that age. In retrospect, I would buy a heavier car, like a Ural or Dnepr for it...

17 years ago
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RE: Steering dampers?

They come up on ebay frequently. You just need to build or buy brackets.

17 years ago
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RE: Steering Modifications for Rig

I still find it interesting that it seems like every person I talk to who has a leading link, started out by spending $1000 plus on a modified tree, t...

17 years ago
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RE: Did I get the cart before the horse

When I bought my Dnepr it was attached to an XS850. It was fine for one up riding but didn't like the interstate when I carried a passenger. Keep in...

17 years ago
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RE: Spoke Wheel Issues?

When I worked at an M/C shop in the early 90's, we had a Harley come in with broken spokes on the rear wheel. He came from San Antonio, Texas, said h...

17 years ago
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RE: Sidecars in Phoenix area. want to meet.

Originally written by Doug Hasert on 3/16/2009 8:40 AM a couple weeks ago we were on the Bush Highway in our rig and met 3 sidecars coming the o...

17 years ago
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RE: I found a use 06 Ural at the local dealer for $9000?

Originally written by Chili Pepper Garage on 3/10/2009 9:26 AM Here's a link to one for sale that looks pretty cool: That's Mike ...

17 years ago
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RE: using car rims

Most people who go this route do weld a motorcycle center hub to a car rim. There are people here who have done it. I'm sure someone will speak up.

17 years ago
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RE: Suggestions for Newbie -- '58 Velorex going on a BMW airhead

Originally written by brainep on 3/7/2009 9:55 AM Thanks for the info guys. Are there any manuals, books, or other on-line resources you wo...

17 years ago
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RE: Can Anyone give a New Person some Ideas and Help on Sidecars Please

Originally written by ynotladt on 2/28/2009 6:38 PM My dealer (RIVA Honda) says they may not be able to work on it once side car is installed ...

17 years ago
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RE: Differences between Chang and Dnepr?

Originally written by scrinch on 3/4/2009 5:27 AM I still haven't pulled the trigger on a sidecar, but have the bike lined up. I will be pickin...

17 years ago
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RE: Leaner/Rigid convertible rig?

My Yamaha/Dnepr rig was like that. The electrical system was marginally reliable. The PO had set it up with a pin in the upper rear mount that could...

17 years ago
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