Forum: Hacks
05-20-2013, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
2013 Bigfoot Rendezvous
Hi folks. The Bigfoot Rendezvous is getting closer and as usual some things are a little behind in the organizational end of things. I will have the T-shirt info up sometime this week at...
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Forum: Hacks
02-06-2013, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 33,018
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Forum: Canada
02-05-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 438
30th BIGFOOT RENDEZVOUS
The 30th BIGFOOT RENDEZVOUS hosted by the BIGFOOT SIDECAR CLUB will be held July 26-28 at the TOAD ROCK MOTORCYCLE CAMPGROUND near Kootenay Lake British Columbia CANADA. In keeping with the...
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Forum: Regional forums
04-20-2012, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 709
2012 bigfoot rendezvous
This year the Bigfoot Sidecar Club is joining with the United Sidecar Association in Coeur d'Alene Idaho July 19 - 22 for our yearly meet. The Bigfoot Sidecar Club will be putting on the event GAMES...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
12-20-2011, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,382
Custom links for XS650
Links for Yamaha XS650 with custom built 15" wheels and car tires. Uses rotors from XS750 because of smaller diameter to allow clearance for calipers. Rotors have to be unbolted to remove...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-23-2011, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,496
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Forum: Hacks
11-17-2011, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,256
Suggestion
It seems to me that you should get some experience towing with your vehicle before deciding on spending a lot of money buying a trailer that may or may not work out for you. Rent, borrow or somehow...
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Forum: Hacks
11-11-2011, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,962
Unit / Hedingham
We still sell these at DMC. We build our own links when things are slow but the Units are a good choice at a reasonable price. B
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Forum: Hacks
11-09-2011, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Hard cover
Welcome to the site. Sidecars are a lot of fun and your GS makes a great tug. Here is a picture of a prototype we did for a hard cover. It worked well but as usual I thought it could be better so...
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Forum: Hacks
11-07-2011, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,239
Cartoon or hidden agenda?
I always prefer to think of a cartoon as something that will make me smile. No time for the other type. If a quick glance doesn't get that response I'm not going to dwell on it looking for some...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-01-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,768
Dr650 / m72d
I've been wanting to do one of these for some time. I'm really happy with how it turned out. The owner had us make a slight change to the sprocket sizes and it really made a difference. First gear...
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Forum: Hacks
08-25-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 10,208
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Forum: Hacks
08-25-2011, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,128
Emergency braking
Like you I have a lot of miles on my own sidecars without brakes on the third wheel. I'm not going to brag about it or say it was smart. I used to use my bike to pick up sidecars because it was...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
08-23-2011, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,846
M72dx
Obviously I haven't been here for a while. Lots of new stuff to look at. Rather be on here than doing test rides but somebody has to do them. Yeah.....right! :rofl
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Forum: Hacks
08-23-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 10,208
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Forum: Hacks
07-23-2011, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,170
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Forum: Hacks
07-18-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Hacks
07-13-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,609
Body materials
Claude
In my opinion there is no "best" material. The key here is knowing the material you are using and designing the body around that knowledge. We've seen metal bodies and fenders crack. ...
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Forum: Hacks
06-29-2011, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,885
Actually any tire wear improvement by changing...
Actually any tire wear improvement by changing the trail is only by default. The trail is changed to lighten the steering. Until you actually get some experience driving a rig you don't have a...
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Forum: Hacks
06-28-2011, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 820
Front tire wear
One of the facts of living with a sidecar is tire wear. Usually rear tire wear is the topic. Front tires usually last a lot longer. As motorcycles have gotten bigger and more power has been added...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-26-2011, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,294
From rear
New style rack to really carry a load. B
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-26-2011, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 9,294
Ready to come home
I really wanted some outdoor pictures but as usual the darn rain won't stop. I'm sure better pictures will be taken in Florida.:D
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
05-26-2011, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 19,070
Mac
That looks like a fun rig. Awesome...
Mac
That looks like a fun rig. Awesome paint job. I had some experience with the Flexit when California Sidecar brought it into the country. Actually a lot of fun when set up properly. Had...
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Forum: Hacks
05-26-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,761
sidecar
That's an old Bingham MKII made by Sidestrider in Van Nuys CA. Looks like someone put an oversized 13" wheel on it. They originally had a 12".
The piece of mount or whatever showing on the bike...
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Forum: Hacks
05-26-2011, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,873
rig
Sarge
I love it. Awesome video. Watched it twice. I love seeing what people do to their rigs to make them better fit their application. Not going to get much more creative than an outback...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-24-2011, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-23-2011, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
Actually while trail reduction can help reduce...
Actually while trail reduction can help reduce the steering effort and also greatly assist with reducing shake it is not always possible to totally eliminate it. Many things effect steering shake. ...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-23-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
800 "wobble"
Actually there are two issues here. One is the barely noticeable handlebar shake at 15 - 20 mph that to an experienced sidecar rider is hardly noticeable and easily controlled with just the weight...
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Forum: Hacks
05-23-2011, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 450
Chelan Rally
Just thought I'd throw out a THANK YOU for a great time at Chelan. It was a pleasure to put faces to some of the people I've been talking to here and see what you've done with your sidecars.
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-19-2011, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
800GS build
And rear view. Not great pictures but I will try to get some more next week. Heading for Lake Chelan today and as usual a lot of things to finish so I can get out of here. I can't believe the sun...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-19-2011, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-19-2011, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
800GS build
OK. This bike is a lot of fun. No lack of power and very smooth. Only issue I see so far is that it is easy to get the front wheel light under power. Not really a problem when you are aware of it...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-16-2011, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
800GS build
Install struts. Install brake line and bleed brakes. Adjust sidecar brake pedal height. Ready for body.
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-16-2011, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-16-2011, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
heim joint
Aside from allowing fine tuning of the toe-in these also make it easier to align with the clevis when removing/installing the sidecar. They also create a movable pivot when adjusting the lean angle...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-16-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
800GS build
The next step is to connect the A-arms between the bike and sidecar frame. At this point we only snug the bolts as adjustments still have to be made. The A-arms set the wheel lead and put the...
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Forum: Hacks
05-16-2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,552
800GS build
Just to let you know I started a new thread on this build under Hack Vendors.
Sorry, I forgot to mention it here. Only three rigs to get mounted this week.:D
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-13-2011, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
Together
You can see in this picture how we can roll the sidecar up to the bike and align the two. More Monday. Barry
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-13-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
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Forum: Hack Vendors
05-13-2011, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 12,018
Custom wheel
We used this custom built Excel wheel. This is the same rim used by Touratech in combination with the spline drive spokes to upgrade stock BMW wheels. This also allowed us to match the rim color on...
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