New Sidecar Ordered - Page 2

jandreu · 11-23-2012, 12:50 PM

How about the rake on the triple tree? I've always heard a hack needs a shorter rake to handle correctly. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-23-2012, 05:57 PM

I know a trike will steer easier with a 6 degree rake, but I haven't heard anything about needing it for a sidecar. Besides, I'll have an option of detaching the sidecar (I'm told it takes about 15 minutes on this Formula II.) and riding two wheels again as I want. I don't want to change anything on my bike. Thanks for your comment, though. BnG

**GIBBY** · 11-26-2012, 08:19 AM

Congratulations Dave, I am looking forward to seeing it and riding to Estes Park with you.

oldbikers · 11-26-2012, 09:51 AM

Dave mine was a 2 passenger that sit side by side and the brakes were tied into the goldwing brakes. it also had the electronic leveling device and a radio and the intercom system on the bike was hooked to the sidecar so mommy could tell me when to stop.

**biscuitsngravy** · 11-26-2012, 05:11 PM

Jim: Yeah, it looks like is was a real head turner. I'll bet it was fun to drive around. I was thinking about a radio too, but don't know for sure if I'd want one. Just thinkin' I guess.

Gibby: Trekkin' to Colorado will be fun! If we're lucky, it won't be too hot in June. Pretty darn cold here in northern Iowa today. About 10 degrees wind chill.

poppy · 11-26-2012, 07:37 PM

That's a nice site! Congratulations on the sidecar and will look forward to pictures!!

ponch · 11-27-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by biscuitsngravy

Jim: Yeah, it looks like is was a real head turner. I'll bet it was fun to drive around. I was thinking about a radio too, but don't know for sure if I'd want one. Just thinkin' I guess.

Gibby: Trekkin' to Colorado will be fun! If we're lucky, it won't be too hot in June. Pretty darn cold here in northern Iowa today. About 10 degrees wind chill.

It shows 13˚ in Waukee today. It's 55˚ where I am now.

I think I will go riding today.

usranger74 · 11-27-2012, 02:54 PM

Looks nice.

jendesigner · 11-27-2012, 04:40 PM

Dave that looks really nice! Looking forward to seeing it next June.

11-23-2012, 12:50 PM	#16
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	How about the rake on the triple tree? I've always heard a hack needs a shorter rake to handle correctly. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2012, 05:57 PM	#17
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	I know a trike will steer easier with a 6 degree rake, but I haven't heard anything about needing it for a sidecar. Besides, I'll have an option of detaching the sidecar (I'm told it takes about 15 minutes on this Formula II.) and riding two wheels again as I want. I don't want to change anything on my bike. Thanks for your comment, though. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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11-26-2012, 08:19 AM	#18
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11-26-2012, 09:51 AM	#19
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Dave mine was a 2 passenger that sit side by side and the brakes were tied into the goldwing brakes. it also had the electronic leveling device and a radio and the intercom system on the bike was hooked to the sidecar so mommy could tell me when to stop. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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11-26-2012, 05:11 PM	#20
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Jim: Yeah, it looks like is was a real head turner. I'll bet it was fun to drive around. I was thinking about a radio too, but don't know for sure if I'd want one. Just thinkin' I guess. Gibby: Trekkin' to Colorado will be fun! If we're lucky, it won't be too hot in June. Pretty darn cold here in northern Iowa today. About 10 degrees wind chill. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-26-2012, 07:37 PM	#21
poppy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah; 2004 Nomad 1500 Posts: 510	That's a nice site! Congratulations on the sidecar and will look forward to pictures!!
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11-27-2012, 02:54 PM	#23
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Looks nice. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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11-27-2012, 04:40 PM	#24
jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	Dave that looks really nice! Looking forward to seeing it next June. __________________ "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) / 2003 Suzuki Volusia / 2014 Yamaha Stryker VBA #02051 2012 NCR Rally, Savanna, IL
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