Forum: Thumpers
01-29-2009, 04:53 PM
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XT600 Acerbis Desert Tank
You have no idea how much it cost to get this information. I have three of these tanks and only one set of original hardware. I overpaid for one tank just to get the hardware. If you have the same...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-23-2008, 06:02 PM
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
09-09-2008, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 27,513
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Michelle:
Ouch! Glad to hear that you Mom is...
Michelle:
Ouch! Glad to hear that you Mom is doing okay. Getting the plate put in now is the right thing to do. I broke my clavicle and scapula in a crash a couple of years ago. I should have had...
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Forum: Hacks
09-07-2008, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
BMW sidecar mounts
Uncle Ernie thanks for the great response! Exactly what I needed to get me on the right track. I'll head to Blue Moon for some research. That too was an excellent suggestion.
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Forum: Hacks
09-07-2008, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 3
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BMW factory sidecar mounts
I am working on pulling together a new project. I want to rig a Velorex 560 to a vintage BMW, maybe an R5, R60, R69, R75 or something like that. I've already got the sidecar, now all I need is a good...
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Forum: Hacks
09-04-2008, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 13
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Jawa Velorex 560 sidecar
The 560 is nice vintage sidecar. I think it's one of the prettiest made. They are especially nice if the aluminum trim is intact. I have three 560's: one is attached to 1973 Jawa 362 California from...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-18-2008, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 5
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Yamaha XT600 Acerbis Desert Tank
No need for pictures. I was able to locate a tank with the mounting kit. So I just bought it and used it to remanufacture a kit. One of these I will get around to selling the second tank. I will try...
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Forum: Hacks
02-24-2008, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
Offrioad tires and batteries
Good suggestion on beefing up the axle. We'll take a look at it and see if it's feasible. We are also planning on convertly reinforcing the sidecar frame because I want things to stay looking like an...
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Forum: Hacks
02-22-2008, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
Offroad sidecar tires
I am building an offroad rig (with the able help of Claude) that has a 1984 Yamaha XT600Z Ténéré (like a KLR650, but way cooler) as the tug and a 1984 MZ Superelastik Seitenwagen as the hack. The...
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Forum: Hacks
02-17-2008, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 5,170
Views: 1,761,751
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Forum: Hacks
02-14-2008, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 647
Passenger helmet suggestions.
Anyone have any suggestions on helmets for small kids? I'd like to take my two year old daughter out for a ride but I can't find an appropriate helmet. The extra small youth models are still too...
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Forum: Hacks
02-13-2008, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 860
Views: 95,434
I'd appreciate any rigging suggestions that...
I'd appreciate any rigging suggestions that anyone can offer. Things such as hoist/winch points (where should they be?), skid plates, fuel cans, gun rack, etc. Claude and I are thinking about how to...
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Forum: Hacks
02-12-2008, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 5,170
Views: 1,761,751
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Forum: Ride reports
02-11-2008, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,392
There's also an XT600Z (a.k.a. 34L) Tenere in...
There's also an XT600Z (a.k.a. 34L) Tenere in there before the XT600 came out. It's the best of the Adventure bikes. I have three of them: one to restore (1984), one for a sidecar rig (1983), and one...
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Forum: Hacks
02-11-2008, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 5,170
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Forum: Thumpers
02-11-2008, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 4,204
Views: 790,521
XT600Z Tenere sidecar rig
Here's a mock up of my Tenere with MZ Superelastik sidecar.
http://cycomoto.smugmug.com/photos/253536759_FDiqV-S.jpg
I own another 1984 XT600Z Tenere, a 1986 XT600, and a 1991 XTZ750 Super...
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Forum: Hacks
02-11-2008, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 860
Views: 95,434
Sidecar project
Here's a pic of my mocked up 1983 Yamaha XT600Z Tenere with MZ Superelastik Seitenwagen. I dropped it off with Claude for rigging last weekend. It should be ready for an adventure by the end of...
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Forum: Equipment
07-25-2007, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,251
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Forum: Thumpers
04-19-2007, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,663
1986 Yamaha XT600 Acerbis Fuel Tank
I just picked up a NOS large capacity Acerbis Desert fuel tank for my 1986 Yamaha XT600. Unfortunately, the tank did not come with any hardware. I need some help with mounting brackets. Does anyone...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-06-2003, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 34
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