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    goosehd
    Mod Squad
    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

    @Bfd70 I've always thought a sidecar would be awesome, but have never ridden with one.  What is it like?  Does it change the dynamics?

    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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      Dmart
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

      I would imagine it being more like a trike and loosing the agility and obviously no leaning.

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        Bfd70
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 22 Mar 2018

        Totally changes the dynamic. Ride a bike, drive a side car. No leaning. No counter steering. Turns, particularly right handers (assuming hack is on the right) need to be taken cautiously. 100 miles to get pretty comfortable and 200 to be very comfortable. The set up is quirky and unrefined. I love it.

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          Ross
          IHUK Crew
          Joined: 6 Dec 2021

          do you go with the sandbag in the sidecar strategy to help with balance?  😃

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            Dmart
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 24 Mar 2021

            I would use my 40kg Labrador for balancing  😃

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              Bfd70
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 22 Mar 2018

              @Ross:

              do you go with the sandbag in the sidecar strategy to help with balance?  😃

              Didnt need sandbags at all

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                Dmart
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                Love it

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                  Jett129
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                  You need these.   

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                    Bfd70
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                    We have a pair and currently he is training on wearing them. However, to be honest I don’t think he needs them. The side car has a windshield he can duck his head under when he needs a break. Beyond that it’s like all other dogs hanging their head out the car window.

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                      iammortalcombat
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      Joined: 2 Jan 2022

                      Been quite hot here (85-95F) with high humidity but yesterday was a quick shot down the interstate to downtown Richmond. Always a great day when you can ride for even a bit.

                      last edited by 15 Jul 2022, 18:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Dmart
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                        Airride in. Waiting for the exhaust and some smaller parts. The front lowering kit takes some more time to arrive and then she is ready  😎

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                          Jett129
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                          Just absolutely beautiful. Love the spoke wheels.

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                            Kasi
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 9 Oct 2014

                            Nice bike

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                            Not an admin. Not a mod. But the guy whose fits turn heads and whose name comes up when people ask, “how should this piece fit?” 🖕

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                              scooter
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 26 Dec 2015

                              Looking sweet, @Dmart . I'm in total agreement with Jett. Those spokes are fantastic. When you posted last fall, I found myself shopping for a set. Along the way, I came across a 20 spoke forged billet wheel I love. The plan is to add those, next spring…

                              Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                Dmart
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                Thanks all!
                                @scooter The wheels for your breakout? Which have you chosen?

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                                  scooter
                                  啓蒙家
                                  Joined: 26 Dec 2015

                                  @Dmart:

                                  Thanks all!
                                  @scooter The wheels for your breakout? Which have you chosen?

                                  SMT Straight Line

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                                  Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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                                    Dmart
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                    Oh yes, a friend of mine has them on his ride. Amazing wheel.

                                    last edited by 23 Jul 2022, 06:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Joberwocky
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 14 Apr 2021

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                                        Jett129
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                        What a great shot…Really cool,bad ass,and there's a bike in it.

                                        last edited by 25 Jul 2022, 20:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Dmart
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                          Great shot!

                                          last edited by 25 Jul 2022, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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