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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: Need some opinions Texas vs. Velorex sidecars

I was of the impression that the new heavy duty one just came out this year. No, I have no experience with it.

20 years ago
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RE: Need some opinions Texas vs. Velorex sidecars

I've been fairly vocal about my feelings on Velorex. I don't think it's a bad car. In fact, I plan to mount one on a 250 Rebel to teach my grandchil...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar shipping?

I understand. I'll check with my daughter next weekend when I'm in Watertown. There was a California for sale there last time I was down. I though...

20 years ago
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RE: R80RT, looking to add a sidecar....

Hey Bob, Can the passenger reach those latches, or do you have to get on and off the bike whenever they want out?

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar rig information request

I expect there will be a lot of them in the area. Between Terry Crawford in South Lyon and Flicka when she was in Northern Indiana. They both sold a...

20 years ago
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RE: Brake Noise

The squeal is usually the brake pads vibrating. When I worked as a mechanic, we used to coat the back side of brake pads with a layer of latex house...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar rig information request

This is bigger than you mentioned, but look at Stacy's KZ1300 in the Rigs for Sale section. At $3500, I can't believe it's still available. And Gran...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar rig information request

I have a friend in Superior, WI who has an older Goldwing with a Velorex 700 mounted. If you're willing to drive that far, I can get you details.

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar shipping?

I didn't name any shippers. I have a trailer and no job. I always chase the ones I buy. :0) Andy, are you interested in a complete rig? I know of...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar shipping?

What kind of sidecar did you buy?

20 years ago
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RE: electrical hook up question...

I really don't remember. I just went out to look, but my wires were cut short so I soldered pieces and then encased it all in insulation. Sorry. Ta...

20 years ago
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RE: Electrical repair tricks

And they were sane on wiring. Brown is always hot, black is always ground, white is ignition, yellow is charging, etc. I don't think any other count...

20 years ago
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RE: Electric Trim Disc Brake

My Valkyrie usually gets me into Goldwing functions without an arguement. :0) The other rig is a CX500/California. Maybe Fox Valley could be talk...

20 years ago
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RE: Electric Trim Disc Brake

Does MSF Rider Coach mean the state might be able to get an affordable sidecar class going? :0) I would come to Appleton and I know at least one oth...

20 years ago
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RE: electrical hook up question...

Thanks for explaining. I had an image of those light bulbs that the trailer rental people used to have. You know, where you take out your bulb and p...

20 years ago
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