Forum: Old's Cool
07-28-2012, 12:52 PM
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perchloreythelene
the absolute best.can be heated and will remove even carbon crud.it's death to plastic but works with all metals.a one gallon can weighs about 20 lbs.been in use by the dry cleaning industry for...
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Forum: Hacks
07-09-2012, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,194
gezundheit
combinations are nowhere to be seen here on the streets in new england.i ride mine every day and am always shown great respect by other drivers.the very sight of this geezer"me"on this combo, always...
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Forum: Airheads
06-03-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 774
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Forum: Hacks
05-20-2012, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,485
guzundheit
put them on my 1971 R60/5 about 6 years ago.never a problem.eliminated all problems including global warming.
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-21-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 2,226
Views: 454,588
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Forum: Airheads
03-21-2012, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 878
1970 r60 /5,bent rear frame.
whats the best way to straighten this thing out?heat,or cold?upon first inspection,it was hard to tell if it was the rear frame that was the problem but after measuring everything up,thats the...
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Forum: Hacks
03-21-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
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rear frame bent!
yes,the rear frame is the problem.must have suffered a thump sometime in it's life.if i cant find a straight one to replace it,then i guess i'll have to improvise.thought i'd let the world know.you...
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Forum: Hacks
03-06-2012, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 5
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gesundheit !!
put together a R60/5 with a russian sidecar about 8 years ago.runs pretty good.before i tucked her away last year i noticed the rear wheel was off center to the left side.so i jacked the rear off the...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-03-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 2,226
Views: 454,588
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-11-2011, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 326
R60/5 rear wheel problem
it's a 1971,SWB with a russian sidecar.viewed from the rear end,the rear tire is about 3/4inch,left of C/L.the wheel and bearings look good.went through swing arm,replaced bearings.checked for...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-28-2011, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
shifter spring
here are the spring "legs".when installed they sit on either side of hollow post.
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-27-2011, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 638
selector lever spring
check and see that this springs "legs"are wrapped around the hollow post or "pin".the pin is just above the selector lever and fits into the levers curved slot.
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-06-2010, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,891
police cravens
bought a pair with mounts last year for $400 bucks.put them on my /5.fits like a glove.the lids are hinged and come with 2 locking points.they both have stood up well and dont exhibit any...
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-30-2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 7,617
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Forum: Airheads
09-11-2009, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 830
Views: 272,699
driveshaft bolts
these are 10mm bolts.i use a "non-offset"10/11mm,closed end wrench.you can now tork the bolts to their proper value by inserting the 3/8" tork wrench into the 11mm side of the combination 10/11mm...
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Forum: Hacks
07-18-2009, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 618
ural bathtub
the cockpit cover on the sidecar leaks like a seeve what with those crazy attachment points not sealing anything that resembles liquid.what to do?any ideas?
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
05-09-2009, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 26
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father knickerbocker
it's your patriotic duty to cheerfully pay for living in n.y.i should consider doing a patterson and informing all and sundry that you are legally blind and a member of a union.this might help when...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-10-2009, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-10-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 801
motoren-israel
anyone know if these guys are still in business? www.motoren-israel.com (http://www.motoren-israel.com)
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Forum: Ride reports
12-02-2008, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 191
Views: 25,210
no problem!
wish you well.in your search.it was a pleasure to view your photos and read your adventures.feel free to contact me if by some miracle you do find yourself pointing in my...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-02-2008, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 191
Views: 25,210
long term bike storage
i'm in new bedford,ma.you can store your bike and stuff at my place for however long you want.no charge of course.
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Forum: Hacks
11-10-2008, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,033
R60/5
can an auto wheel and tire be adapted to this bike?the sidecar is a ural.can the same thing be done for it?thanks.
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Forum: Hacks
09-05-2008, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
correctomundo
those pics make all the difference in my thought process.now i can see the hummer effect if shes mounted behind the mc.those trailer hitches are clever and will be employed on this project.:norton
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Forum: Hacks
09-04-2008, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
hack w/trailer
i saw this camper trailer.wheighs about 255lbs.its made to be towed by car or mc.i'm going to get one but my question is where do you think it should be towed from?the rear of the mc or inbetween the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-18-2008, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 358
Views: 29,534
70 and counting
1st bike,1948 triumph speedtwin.coming from the bronx in nyc,all the bike shops were little mom and pop shops located in stores and side alley places.nothing like the grand hemmoroidal emporiums of...
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Forum: Hacks
07-31-2008, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 767
tire size
i've got a 19"on the front and an 18"on the rear they are conti's.the car has a russian tire on it,i assume i'ts a 18".i dont know to much about what a cycle/sidecar should be wearing.this is my...
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Forum: Hacks
07-30-2008, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 767
tires?
i got a R60/5 w/ural car.somewhere in my subconscious i seem to remember reading about coker,model "A"tires,that can be fitted as replacements.anyone else out there as dillusional as me who can...
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Forum: Hacks
07-18-2008, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,335
/5 ural
i just put one together.jay @dauntless has the subframe you need.works well and easy to put together.
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Forum: Hacks
07-18-2008, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,635
steerite mod
i sent my triple trees to side effects to have them modified for my /5,sidecar setup.cost;$675.00.they work!the before and after was apparant and the power steering effect was true.the new steering...
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