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WinginCamera
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Joined: May 20, 2009 5:33 pm
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RE: what got you started with sidecars

Back in the mid 70's I decided to try sidecars so I could take my kids with me. My first was a Ural on two different Moto Guzzi's, then a Vetter on a ...

15 years ago
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RE: Mounting The Sidecar

Your image links are not posted correctly, not working links. I believe in some the = sign should be removed, others contain too many brackets.

15 years ago
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RE: Ballast Sandbags

The Collapsible water containers can be found at Walmart, REI and other stores and online for $9 to $11. At Amazon they were $10.00, buy two and find ...

15 years ago
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RE: Ballast Sandbags

Doktor - 11/2/2010 8:21 PM My early days I spent with 2 five gallon collapsible water carriers, they can be found pretty widely in Wally World, ...

15 years ago
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RE: Rain Cover for Sidecar

While I have a full cover for the sidecar, I very seldom use it. My sidecar (Champion Escort) has a convertible top which keeps the interior dry. Wha...

15 years ago
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RE: S/C TIRE PRESSURE?

Your weight and tire size is similar to my rig. I have been using 22 PSI and tire wear is fairly even. This is what worked for me in determining tir...

15 years ago
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RE: Braking Observation

Well I reconnected the sidecar brake, which is still tied into the front brake. A little air had entered the line so I had to bleed the caliper again...

15 years ago
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RE: Ballast Question

For my rig I purchased two five gallon collapsible plastic water containers. When no passengers I just seatbelt them in the sidecar. If I pick up a pa...

15 years ago
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RE: What brake pads can i use for Frendship III brake?

If you can't find replacement pads, you might be able to have the old pads relined. I use to do that back in my Moto Guzzi days in the 70's and it wa...

15 years ago
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RE: Who woulda thunk it

US NAVY SeaBees, MCB-9, 64-66. Now retired after 28 years in law enforcement.

15 years ago
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RE: Windshield for Friendship I

There is a web site that someone posted about that makes custom windshields for older fairings and sidecars. I thought I had it Bookmarked, but I can'...

15 years ago
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RE: Gone to the darkside.......

Hey UltraRodHack, I run the same Bridgestone Potenza G019 195/55-16 tire on the back and the Battle Ax BT-45 130/70/18 for the front wheel with my GL1...

15 years ago
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RE: Car tires?

My 02 Goldwing did not have a sidecar but I used a car tire on it, 195x55x16 and loved it. When I got my current Goldwing/Escort rig one of the first...

15 years ago
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