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Thane Lewis
Thane Lewis
@thane-lewis
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Joined: April 4, 2019 7:35 am
Last seen: March 4, 2026 1:47 pm
Topics: 32 / Replies: 942
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RE: Moto Guzzi V9 & Watsonian and other stuff.

Good news is that the 850 has the lower ratio final drive that is ideal for sidecar use. It does look pretty cool, too.  

3 months ago
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RE: Is a sidecar right for me?

For the moment the 2 vs 3 wheel question has been made for me by a balance issue cased by stroke. I'm not sure I will go back to two wheels in any ca...

3 months ago
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RE: Is a sidecar right for me?

West, East…I see what you did there! Nice touch with the Stroopwaffle inducement!

3 months ago
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RE: Is a sidecar right for me?

Link to Steve’s 95 1500 Wing. It is VERY MUCH dog approved - you’ll be cleaning Sam’s fur out of it for some time!

3 months ago
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RE: Is a sidecar right for me?

Welcome West! You’ve cited many of the same reasons that many of the members here have for operating sidecar rigs. Good call on making your commute ...

3 months ago
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RE: DL1000 suspension question

  Unfortunately there isn’t any one right solution to the setup of a sidecar rig. Most of those who have built one have built that one at leas...

3 months ago
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RE: DL1000 suspension question

@laingdon I had an 02 DL1000 for four years. I sold it in April because I was short on space and the Goldwing/Champion Daytona was meeting all my mot...

3 months ago
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RE: Pros/cons of DCT for an adventure-focused rig?

{custom1}:lurker: . It won't be my thing but I'm fairly certain there's going to be a lot of good information provided!

4 months ago
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RE: Dues renewal

Yes. I didn't want to overcomplicate the response. Stripe and Square (we use one for the Rally only) both are payment processing systems that small ...

4 months ago
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RE: Dues renewal

Not any longer. We have a link on the renewal page to a service called Square Stripe that handles the renewal fees now. Nothing changes for you ex...

4 months ago
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RE: Hearing Protection Nirvana?

I have Sena SMH10 in my modular Schuberth helmet. I've used similar options with several other helmets and always wear ear plugs. I run the volume ...

4 months ago
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RE: Trailer recommendation for Royal Enfield INT650 + Cozy Euro sidecar

@guha-ronniegmail-com My first trip with the Royal Star/Hannigan rig was to the National Rally in Hotchkiss, CO in 2022. I went on a ride with some f...

4 months ago
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RE: For Sale 1995 GL1500SE with California Escort Sidecar

Wait. You're not talking granny dumping here, are you? {blue}:shutmouth:

4 months ago
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RE: Veteran's Day

A salute to all Veterans, their families and current military in honor of their willing sacrifice of time, talent and treasure to secure everyone's fr...

4 months ago
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RE: First sidecar

As for the tire pressure recommendations: 30 Sidecar (low load for an auto tire keeps it from wearing in the center unevenly) 35 Rear (assuming a...

4 months ago
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