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trikebldr
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Joined: December 5, 2014 12:52 am
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RE: SoA army themed refurb thread

One of the best looking rigs I've seen in a long time! I love the color combos and all the attention to details. You do have an artistic eye! Also lov...

10 years ago
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RE: harley wheel bearings

VXB Bearings has the best selection of bearings, and also carries ceramics if you are so inclined to try them. Stainless steel is much better because ...

10 years ago
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RE: Preferred Tug... V-Twin or 4 cyl.

Wow! I like this thread! It's one of those Ford/Chevy, Harley/Honda questions! But, hey, what's wrong with a straight six bike??? I'm pulling my Terra...

10 years ago
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RE: `Aux. Battery?

I saw some dulling of the chrome hinges (external, no less) on my Motorvation Spyder many years ago. That's evidence of some gassing getting to them. ...

10 years ago
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RE: `Aux. Battery?

Hack'n - 1/25/2016 11:38 AM Amen! I also use #6 wire. The auto battery is also good ballast. Lonnie Definitely not picking on you,...

10 years ago
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RE: Decision made.....new rig delivered in a week!

professir - 1/18/2016 10:38 PM Groucho the gaucho is home. This IS my bike! Yay! Feels good, doesn't it? Better than that new car smell, ev...

10 years ago
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RE: running tire backwards?

First, you have to imagine a tractor tire with it's large, angled lugs. If the soil is relatively dry, the farmer may run the tires so that the lugs t...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

Joe, that mounting issue is a usual one since everybody is so litigious these days! I am a serious DIY'er, so I simply bought a good set of three tire...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

One last thought here. Nobody ever speaks of what kinds of riding they do mostly, like short runs or all highway use. Nor do we hear about what materi...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

Joe, FWIW, one article I read about the the Graspic tire said that the outer part of the tread was a soft compound, but after about 1/3 is worn away, ...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

Thanks for the input, Joe! I went ahead and ordered two of them since they are pretty cheap. Actually, I like the softer compound tires for better bra...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

Thanks for the quick reply, Phil! And for the YouTube link! I loved it, especially the flying part! If you can fly with confidence on that tire, you'v...

10 years ago
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RE: Thanks for tire recommendations and a darkside follow-up question

I seem to be missing something here and I hope you'ze guys can straighten me out on running a car tire. Phil, I have a rear wheel from a '94 GL1500 an...

10 years ago
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RE: New sidecar, mounted

Tom, we see all kinds of new owner installations on here, but nobody seems to talk about the settings they used, and more importantly, what fine-tunin...

10 years ago
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RE: The 'Horns of a Dilemma!

Sam, I will address the back ache issue. A sidecar, no matter how well set up does make steering a bit harder, and usually tends to pull slightly to t...

10 years ago
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