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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: how fast

will give you the most current Bonneville speeds. Anything with an SC body class is a sidecar bike. SCS is streamlined sidecar.

20 years ago
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RE: Intruder 1400/Boulevard S83

Do a search for RonC and send him an email. I'm almost certain he runs a 1400 as his tug. I'm sure he'll answer your questions. He's also in Dekalb...

20 years ago
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RE: Ural Question

Thanks guys! And thanks Fender for the translation. I've already been asked what it said. Now I can answer honestly. :0)

20 years ago
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20 years ago
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RE: Best tug for pulling a boat

Yeah, that's my problem. I like going 80 into the wind. Seriously, my typical ride is 28 miles to work, half of it Interstate, running ten minutes l...

20 years ago
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RE: disc or drum brake?

If you're riding without one now, I think you'd be fine. The VTX has plenty of brake in my mind and the sidecar brake can be added or implemented lat...

20 years ago
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RE: disc or drum brake?

I think size really matters here. My Valkyrie does a good job of stopping without a sidecar brake, even when pulling a trailer. When I had the same ...

20 years ago
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RE: Best tug for pulling a boat

Yup! Very little plastic and the gas tank is really a gas tank. It also has four more carburetors and bigger cams, so it's a bit thirstier, I seldo...

20 years ago
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RE: Best tug for pulling a boat

After better than 20,000 miles with the Valkyrie, I still think it's the best tug I've owned. Before this I had a 1200cc Aspencade, an XS850 Yamaha, ...

20 years ago
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RE: I got the Valkyrie out today

Take it for a long ride. I had a seat built for my Aspencade. Felt like a pillow when I first sat on it. Fifty miles later it felt like a rock. Ne...

20 years ago
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RE: I got the Valkyrie out today

I had a Russell on my TourGlide. Nice seat. I'd like to hang something like that on here but really can't afford it right now. The Valkyrie still ha...

20 years ago
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RE: Sidecar Windshield

Take your existing windsheild off and go for a ride. On most rigs either there will be no noticeable difference, or maybe a little less wind buffetin...

20 years ago
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RE: Modifying my Ural for my wheelchair

Good for you! And welcome to the circus.

20 years ago
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RE: tire wear question

Heavy wear in the center would cause me to think over-inflated. Try dropping the pressure down a little.

20 years ago
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RE: I got the Valkyrie out today

I thought about something like this,but then I'm back to messing with hoses and valves or stopping to refill. I can do that at a gas station. I want...

20 years ago
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