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Old 07-01-2008, 02:21 PM   #1
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Question Front fork on a sidecar rig??
Just out of curiosity, Can someone tell me why a Earlsfork/swingarm type fork is used on or most sidecar rigs? Just looking to know.Thanxs
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Old 07-01-2008, 02:41 PM   #2
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Just out of curiosity, Can someone tell me why a Earlsfork/swingarm type fork is used on or most sidecar rigs? Just looking to know.Thanxs
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It is one way to modify the trail for easier steering and generally is less prone to suspension stiction from flexing which can be a problem with more conventional telescopic forks. The hot ticket is actually hub center steering but it is seldom seen on rigs over here.
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