Forum: Hacks
04-24-2013, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,293
art imitates life?
This has the sound of a new epic "reality TV" series...I'm going to stay tuned for the premier! May the best Hack win.:clap
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Forum: Hacks
04-22-2013, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 747
steering dampener
Nice job on the dampener fabrication and installation. I like the heim joint application, and as you have found it doesn't take much to eliminate the head-shake.
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Forum: Hacks
04-06-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 747
RT with Advantage Wheels
Skutter, the wheels look great on your RT rig! But more important, I glad you like the way they work. Hope to see you again this summer somewhere on the dusty trail. :wink:
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Forum: Hacks
03-08-2013, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 515
wheels
If you want spoked wheels Woody or Chris from BMW Euro do those, but if you prefer solid wheels Claude has rear and I can set you up with a front. Serious off road riders claim to break spokes....
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Forum: Hacks
03-04-2013, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,877
good stuff
I'm excited about the newest mod for my rig. As Dave has noted, I have opted for only a 1/2" chop-job with the hopes that the handlling will not be adversely affected when using my GS as a solo...
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Forum: Hacks
02-27-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 10,809
more stuff
Claude, the loss of the trail reduction via the smaller tire is the down-side, but our front wheel with a 155R15 and your trail reducing bottom fork tree may be the hot set-up for the 1200's...unless...
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Forum: Hacks
02-27-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 10,809
taller tire
We were trying the proto-type 1200 front wheel on a GS the other day a came to the realization that a larger tire than I have tried previously might fit in the stock forks. Just for fun I mounted a...
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Forum: Hacks
01-30-2013, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 50,752
final drive pivot bearings
As you are planning on changing out your final drive soon, this might be as good a time as any to change from the frail needle bearings that BMW used on these bikes to what many believe is a better...
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Forum: Hacks
01-29-2013, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,907
shocks
My rig is on the heavy side but a Wilbers model 641w/option 625(remote adjustable preload) and a 59/59-245-175 coil spring works for me. I believe that the Paralever geometry is slightly different...
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Forum: Hacks
01-17-2013, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
Pops wheel
Pops, Nice job on that front wheel! You really can't beat those Centerline rims for a place to start when making a wheel for a sidecar rig. They are much stronger than a cast aluminum rim and if...
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Forum: Hacks
01-16-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
axial load bearing
Howdy Pops, great photos of a serious rig. Is that the front wheel that you posted in process photos of awhile back? I was wondering how it would hold up when following your thread. The car tires...
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Forum: Hacks
01-12-2013, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
tire availability
These smaller tires are actually becoming more common as the vintage VW and hot-rod guys are using them as well.The "smart-car'' also uses another size that will work for us. I use a 135R15 on my...
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Forum: Hacks
01-12-2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
bearings and speedo drive
Dave, we actually use a double row bearing on both sides of the front wheels. This type of bearing will handle the angular loading that a sidecar rig wheel gets. The left side bearing on the...
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Forum: Hacks
01-04-2013, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 10,809
tire size and tread options
Dave, looks like your having some chilly fun with your front wheel newly assembled motor. The tread options on these smaller sized 15" tires is somewhat limited. The Firestone offering has more of a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-17-2012, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 597
Aftermarket 1100GS Clutch
These clutches look very similar to the one that RB Racing has "in testing". I have a call into the folks at Clutch-Net and hopefully they will be able to supply me with one of their clutches. I have...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
12-13-2012, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,991
Beautiful!
Claude, you and the crew have out-done yourselves with this one! What a beautiful design exercise, but with your creativity and attention to detail, not surprising to me. What could possibly be...
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Forum: Hacks
11-22-2012, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 148
Views: 10,809
manifest destiny
Dave, Wow! Hot Rodding a GS may not be as rewarding as it's cracked up to be! You had a pretty good hunch about your wheel being ready about now. All that needs to be finished is powder-coating the...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
04-28-2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,572
We're having fun now!
This bullshit is about what I'd expect from Jay. Yes "seething and laughing" is a good sumation of what I am feeling. I am not in the sidecar business, and originally built the wheels for my own rig...
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Forum: Hacks
04-22-2012, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,141
Greetings all
MIKE P, glad to see that you that you are posting again on ADVRIDER. I was curious when you fell off the radar screen. After many miles spent with the old Ural set-up we knew what features to add to...
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Forum: Hacks
02-17-2012, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,755
help
Dana, I contacted Maple Tire, a Vredenstien dealer in Ct, and was told that these tires are discontinued...any ideas?
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-06-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,389
Thank you Ramapo MC
Thank you Ramapo MC for a great winter enduro, and to you TwinTwin for taking and posting the excellent photos of the event. This is what COLD motorcycling fun is!:clap
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Forum: Americas
12-16-2011, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Mexican insurance
I got my insurance from Sanborns in McAllen, Tx. before crossing over into Reynosa, Mx. Keep in mind that in the fine Mexican tradition many businesses are closed for several day around holidays...
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Forum: Hacks
10-25-2011, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 8,363
New Rig
Your new rig is absolutely awesome! I saw the body on a recent visit to CSM, and was really impressed. The whole outfit together is over the top! I love all the "special features" built into the body...
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Forum: Hacks
10-12-2011, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
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Forum: Hacks
10-12-2011, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
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Forum: Hacks
10-12-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
typo
Elmer, thanks for the home schoolin' in German...as always, we and our rigs are "works in progress!" The body is rattle-can paint now, and will be properly repainted and receive new graffics this...
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Forum: Hacks
09-15-2011, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,909
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Forum: Hacks
09-15-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
car tires all around
I run a 135R15 on the front and 165R15's on the rear and sidecar wheel on my BMW R1100GS/CSM bodied Ural rig. A steering dampener is important, but I was in a bit of a hurry getting somewhere...
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Forum: Hacks
09-12-2011, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,909
tire /wheel options
Raven, the Bridgestone Potenza choice is a good way to go if you are not too hard on you wheels. For more severe service our Advantage Wheel seems to do the trick for alot of hack pilots, and the 15"...
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Forum: Hacks
07-29-2011, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 13,835
car tires on solo GS
I have ridden my '98 GS solo with the car wheels a few times. With the rear car wheel and the stock front wheel it's a little squirrelly and squirmy...with both car wheels it's downright scary!:eek1
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Forum: Hacks
07-27-2011, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,068
hack photos
TwinTwin, Thanks for posting the great photos...even greater thanks for rescuing Regina and I after we wrecked the rear tire on the trip home. It should be noted that NOS(new old stock) tires are NOT...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-27-2011, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 898
now what?
I removed the shims and inspected what could be seen of the clutch assembly after removing the starter...looked OK. Also disassembled the lever , throw-out bearing, and clutch push rod, that all...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-25-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 898
clutches and tires
Elmer, good to hear from you. Yes the spacers need to be removed, but at what milage and under what service conditions. I got my clutch direct from So. Africa for $300 with little paperwork. It sure...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-25-2011, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 898
ceramic clutch problem after abuse
I had to slip my ceramic clutch quite a bit the other day on the way home from the BMWMOA rally on my '98 GS sidecar rig. Since then the clutch seems to "drag" with the clutch fully disengaged. This...
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Forum: Hacks
06-29-2011, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
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Forum: Hacks
06-27-2011, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
front wheel
Chris, great to finally get together with you and happy that you are satisfied with the fit, finish and most importantly the function of your new front wheel. Yes the sway bar will be a huge...
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Forum: Hacks
05-26-2011, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 777
final drive
Eastbloc, thanks for the lead...I just bought it! Should be finished with my job assignment this week and we will get together for your front wheel and a beer. Best...Stroker:wink:
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Forum: Hacks
05-16-2011, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 6,146
tires
Howdy Elmer, I have gotten several unusual snow tires from Fox Tire in Buffalo, NY. They carry alot of NOS tires, if you are not afraid of using an older tire on your rig.They list their tires on...
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Forum: Hacks
05-14-2011, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,169
shipping your rig
You can also try Federal Motorcycle Transport, part of Allied Van Lines. They have special pallets for solo bikes, but will ship you sidecar rig without one.
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Forum: Hacks
03-25-2011, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,141
trial fit
You have a keen eye, Mr. Oly...I was temporarily trial fitting the new body and hack frame on the bike after which it was removed to finish things up and adding a few farcles. I'm riding the bike...
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