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smitty901
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Joined: December 9, 2017 11:53 pm
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RE: When did CSC stop making sidecars?

Just curious I know a place in FL had purchased a lot of parts inventory dealers had on hand as CSS abandoned sidecars. Someone I know is about to...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

Sight is limited on size of files so posting that much would be hard.  

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

Take your time . Get the frame set close to where it should be. Make sure your bike is secure yo it can not tip over.    

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

Rather than a touch to heat things up, an adorable electric heat gun often works. Just takes a bit more time.

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

IMO when mounting the sidecar in last picture I posted. Making the 2x6 jig was worth it. I had to make the mounts for the bike. With bike locked down...

3 years ago
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RE: New Member from Waldheim

Welcome. Nice looking rig

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

For now focus on getting it setup for what you intend to use it for. If just the dog than that is the only extra weight to focus on now. If bike has...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

While working on it use the bolts you have. When it is right swap in New nuts and bolts.

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

IMO working with body off is the way to go at first. get things close. But never attempt to install with out a coffee cup level. Direction you have ...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting my CSC Friendship 1 and 1500 Goldwing project. Testing a CSC lean motor?

Keep in mind some pull right when on the throttle is normal as is pull left when braking. Of course how much depend on how hard you roll on or brake. ...

3 years ago
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RE: What 145/R/13 tire do you guys recommend?

You must understand So called tire reviews are done from the view point of a car. Not the same as a sidecar. The 12 and 13 inch tires you see are eit...

3 years ago
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RE: What 145/R/13 tire do you guys recommend?

IMO shop for Car tires not trailer tires. They are out there just have to look    

3 years ago
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RE: Rig Front Tire options??

Biggest issue with getting car tire in front is width. many end up going with a wide front end and that is not cheap. You will see wider car tires o...

3 years ago
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RE: Rig Front Tire options??

Car tire on front the answer is often to change wheel doing the home work you can often go to a 16 inch wheel and with the right car tire come out he ...

3 years ago
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