Forum: Hacks
02-12-2013, 03:40 AM
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my two cents worth from Aus
i'm in sunny currently wet Townsville Nth Qld, Australia. For those over seas. I currently own a 2012 retro, I have just cracked over 2600 kilometres riding in all conditions. I have ridden the...
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Forum: Hacks
01-23-2013, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 1
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ural retro, replacment shocks
Hi from Australia the proud owner of a 2012, maroon retro. I have just racked 2500 kilometres on it . I ride it daily and the only issue i have is that the other day i hit a bump on a dirt road and...
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Forum: Hacks
10-19-2012, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Hi some comments on first 500 ks now at 950>
I have just clocked up over 500 kilometers on my 2012 ural retro. So i have descided to pleasure you with my thoughts so far.
1. Speed: As its running in I have ran it at every speed up to 60 mph...
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Forum: Hacks
10-01-2012, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 8
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Thoughts on my first 500 km 2012 ural
I have just clocked up over 500 kilometers on my 2012 ural retro. So i have descided to pleasure you with my thoughts so far.
1. Speed: As its running in I have ran it at every speed up to 60 mph...
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Forum: Hacks
09-28-2012, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,664
Retro
Well I have been the owner of a 2012 retro maroon in colour for 3 days now. I previously rode a Suzuki Boulavard ( 1500 cc) with a chair. I'm in Sunny North Queensland. Whilst its early times so...
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Forum: Hacks
09-08-2012, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 1,800
Views: 179,693
New bike
Well perhaps i'm old (49) and senial. I have just put down a deposit on 2012 Retro. Will it have issues, probaly. Will it brake down occasionaly. possibly. Will i be able to carryout adjustments on...
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Forum: Hacks
09-04-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 562
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Forum: Hacks
09-04-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Thanks
Thanks one and all. I have arranged to be on site when crate arrives and opened. bruce at RHD / townsville Sidecars also has no problem with me watching and giving a hand on assembly. Will take...
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Forum: Hacks
09-03-2012, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
Order Placed
Order placed Countdown begins, 10 Working days we hopes:clap:lol3
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Forum: Hacks
09-01-2012, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,190
2012 maroon retro, descision time
Well after much procrastinating, the time has come to throw down a deposit. i must confess I was about to buy a 2009 Can Am Spyder second hand for $17000, here in Australia. Unbelivably the wife...
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Forum: Hacks
05-14-2012, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,502
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Forum: Hacks
05-10-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,502
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Forum: Hacks
05-10-2012, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,502
tell me why i should not do it
I'm currently riding a 2005 Suzuki c90 (1500) and sidecar. I'm happy with the rig but find it a big unit to push around town. I have been eyeing of a 2012 Triumph scrambler and fitting up a lighter...
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Forum: Hacks
10-11-2011, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
More info and advise sort.
:D It came attached to the bike. I have connected up the chair handbrake and it works ok. I'm puling the body off the frame tomorrow and replacing bolts and adding a bracket plus rubber spacers as...
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Forum: Hacks
10-11-2011, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
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Forum: Hacks
10-09-2011, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,091
Thoughts from a new hacker.
Well I"ve had the rig for about a month now and decided to put my thoughts to cyber paper. The rig is a 2005 Suzuki C90 and chair. After geting the rig and riding it around for a bit discovered a...
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Forum: Hacks
09-24-2011, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
wanted leading link information
Hi all, Iam currently chasing a set of leading links to fit a 2005 Suzuki c90 / vl 1500. I have tried emailing some manufactures in Australia but most have not even been bothered to reply. I'm now...
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Forum: Hacks
09-22-2011, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 872
2005 c90 and chair
Its a 2005 Suzuki c90 / 1500 vl with chair. I spoke about and now have purchased it. I had a lesson from a sidecar fitter and seller. Best money I ever spent. I have been taking my time but must say...
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Forum: Hacks
09-15-2011, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,282
running car tyres on the rear and front
Searched to no avail. Anyone run a car tyre on the front as well as the rear of there bike. I,m up for tyres soon on my 2005 Suzuki boulavard. Just wondering fors and against on running car tyres on...
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Forum: Hacks
09-02-2011, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 671
Well this time for sure
:clap:clap:roflWell I shot myself in the foot about my previous upcoming hack purchase. After 3 weeks of being let down and then a price rise on original excepted offer i withdrew from the deal. ...
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Forum: Hacks
08-20-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
thanks
Thanks for the input. So it appears it has a modified front end . Excellant news. Im just awaiting a roadworthy from the owner and i will be arranging transport from Brisbane to Townsville. On...
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Forum: Hacks
08-20-2011, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
My new hack
Well i've bitten the bullet and I have decided to purchase this 1994 Yamaha Diversion fitted with a Chinee / Ural Hack .:D
A couple of quick questions
1. Do you need to fit a leading link to the...
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Forum: Hacks
08-14-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Riding ? steering Sidecar in Australia
Hi one and all. I'm about to purchase a 1994 Yamaha Diversion fitted with a Ural side car. I'm after advice on riding ? steering it. I have searched but cant find much info on steering with a left...
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