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Forum: Hacks 05-29-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,786
Posted By davet2
Having worked in the auto industry for 30 years,...

Having worked in the auto industry for 30 years, I find the discussion of this vehicle very interesting. The majority of a vehicle's cost is materials and components, approx. 85%. Obviously assembly...
Forum: Hacks 05-21-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,786
Posted By davet2
This is a good concept, but many of the...

This is a good concept, but many of the automotive manufacturers have built similar concept vehicles in the past and decided there wasn't a big enough market and/or profitability for them. Of course...
Forum: Hacks 04-25-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,831
Posted By davet2
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuoma...

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/100_0607.jpg
Glad it helped, above is my Harley I've had for about a year now.
Forum: Racing 04-10-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,817
Posted By davet2
I was up there a few years ago but not on race...

I was up there a few years ago but not on race day. There is a toll to go up the road anytime, not $40.00 but less than $10.00 if I remember correctly. It is a public road but not free.
Forum: Hacks 04-01-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,091
Posted By davet2
PetrB probably knows something about Pussy Riot...

PetrB probably knows something about Pussy Riot since he lives in Russia. I can sympathize with the free speech and gay rights aspects of their activities but they are also anti-capitalists like the...
Forum: Hacks 04-01-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By davet2
Nice, looks like a great rig for the islands.

Nice, looks like a great rig for the islands.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-31-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By davet2
I am going to go to a race whenever one is...

I am going to go to a race whenever one is scheduled. It would be fun to get something to race there but I don't need another project in the garage right now. If anyone else is interested its...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-29-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By davet2
Scooter racing in Detroit

There's an old concrete velodrome in Detroit that's now used a few times a year for racing bicycles, scooters, mopeds, mini bikes and 100cc or smaller moto bikes. Don't know if it belongs here but...
Forum: Hacks 03-18-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By davet2
I have been using my old dome tent for at least...

I have been using my old dome tent for at least 25 years. Now that I have the room in the sidecar it may be time for something better. Yours looks good but a little bigger than I want. Maybe I'll try...
Forum: Hacks 03-17-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,766
Posted By davet2
I have a Volkswagen damper on my Harley rig....

I have a Volkswagen damper on my Harley rig. Google the part number 113425021J. There are many sources for this part and they are as cheap as $20. I don't know if it would work for you but it might...
Forum: Hacks 03-17-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By davet2
It does look like you can bring many of the...

It does look like you can bring many of the comforts of home in your sidecar. I've had mine for about a year and that's a big part of why I got it, just haven't had a chance to take a trip yet....
Forum: Hacks 03-17-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,186
Posted By davet2
Looks comfy, but where's the kitchen sink?:D

Looks comfy, but where's the kitchen sink?:D
Forum: Hacks 03-09-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,486
Posted By davet2
What CAD software are you using? And are you...

What CAD software are you using? And are you doing it on your home computer or something more powerful? Thanks, Dave
Forum: Hacks 03-07-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By davet2
This concept has been around for a while, I think...

This concept has been around for a while, I think the first time I saw these is more than ten years ago. They probably can do everything a pneumatic tire can do. They may just cost more to...
Forum: Hacks 02-20-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,434
Posted By davet2
Thanks for the information, the Harley tub does...

Thanks for the information, the Harley tub does look good with your bike and certainly looks like your dogs enjoy it. I'm not sure my dog will go for the harness, he is a retired guide dog. I tried...
Forum: Hacks 02-19-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,434
Posted By davet2
Hi, I have a Harley sidecar and was wondering how...

Hi, I have a Harley sidecar and was wondering how easy it is for your dogs to get into yours. Do you help them in or do they just jump over the side? I have a nine year old 90 lb. Lab mix and don't...
Forum: Hacks 02-19-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,458
Posted By davet2
I imagine you have checked this out, but it looks...

I imagine you have checked this out, but it looks like the brake pedal will interfere with your subframe. Do you have enough travel? (sorry if this is a stupid question)
Forum: Hacks 02-16-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 13,263
Posted By davet2
Thanks for documenting your difficulties. I am on...

Thanks for documenting your difficulties. I am on my first sidecar, a standard Harley. I decided to buy the Harley sidecar partially because of its long history and real validation of the durability...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-12-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,381
Posted By davet2
2001 F650GS Dakar

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/003_zpsfe9a9102.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-10-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,381
Posted By davet2
2003 f650cs

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/100_0536.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-10-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,381
Posted By davet2
78(?) CX500 Custom

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/my78HondaCX500_zpsfd06226b.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-07-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7,364
Views: 2,238,660
Posted By davet2
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuoma...

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/myHondaFT500Ascot_zps5c83d288.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-07-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,364
Views: 2,238,660
Posted By davet2
http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuoma...

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/My1981GPz550_zps61580863.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-07-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 7,364
Views: 2,238,660
Posted By davet2
some of my old bikes

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/130041364102735624_zps5586e7e0.jpg
Forum: Hacks 02-04-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 793
Posted By davet2
Nice looking dog and rig. What brand of sidecar...

Nice looking dog and rig. What brand of sidecar is that?
Forum: Hacks 02-04-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By davet2
I used JC Motors to ship a Harley sidecar (no...

I used JC Motors to ship a Harley sidecar (no bike) from Florida to Michigan. They did a good job, it cost about $650.
www.jcmotors.com (http://www.jcmotors.com)
Forum: Hacks 01-20-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,366
Posted By davet2
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Hacks 01-19-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 22,366
Posted By davet2
Suspension and ride comfort

Hello David, thanks for the pictures, these are very cool machines. I'm curious about how the Zundapp and BMW machines ride on rough terrain or bad roads. Do they have a suspension on the sidecar or...
Forum: Hacks 01-18-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,974
Posted By davet2
Thanks, maybe we need a new course in school over...

Thanks, maybe we need a new course in school over here, QESL-Queens' English as a second language.:D
Forum: Hacks 01-17-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,974
Posted By davet2
piss take?

I looked it up but still not sure of the translation of piss take.
Forum: Hacks 01-06-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By davet2
Be sure to post some pictures of the Enfield rig...

Be sure to post some pictures of the Enfield rig at the beach, I'm looking out my window at six inches of snow right now, batteries are out of the bikes until spring.
Forum: Hacks 01-03-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By davet2
There is an interesting collection of videos on...

There is an interesting collection of videos on youtube by "hawaiisidecar". He has a Harley with a Champion sidecar. You might look him up and ask your questions. I think the Enfield rig would be...
Forum: Hacks 12-22-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By davet2
There are some photos of an old Suzuki GS400 on...

There are some photos of an old Suzuki GS400 on page 305 of the "Sidecars- Lets see em" thread. I know its not the same bike, but probably pretty similar frame construction to your KZ400. You might...
Forum: Road warriors 12-21-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,911
Posted By davet2
Buy a police model

I have a 2000 FLHTP. I put on a detachable tour pak rack and small leather tour pak years ago. Not as much room as the full size tour pak but a lot less expensive. I think the police models are the...
Forum: Hacks 12-18-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,398
Posted By davet2
That looks really good and durable, how many...

That looks really good and durable, how many pounds of material went on it?
Forum: Hacks 11-19-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,445
Posted By davet2
What model is the blue sidecar on the 1500? I...

What model is the blue sidecar on the 1500? I have seen another one of those on a Harley FLH in this forum somewhere. Thanks, Dave
Forum: Hacks 11-06-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,778
Posted By davet2
six feet eight does sound wide, but my Harley rig...

six feet eight does sound wide, but my Harley rig is six feet four, you must be too used to that little Ural :D
Forum: Road warriors 11-06-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2,069
Views: 513,189
Posted By davet2
My 93 Tour Glide with 96 sidecar

http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz159/Davetuomala/0528021118.jpg
Forum: Hacks 10-18-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,264
Posted By davet2
I have seen a Ural up near Wolverine, MI twice in...

I have seen a Ural up near Wolverine, MI twice in the last two years, and someone parked a GS/Ural rig on my street a few years ago. I usually see one or two at the Brit bike show in the Detroit area...
Forum: Hacks 09-17-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,868
Posted By davet2
Thanks

I just searched a little and found several of Pago Cruiser's threads about the rig. Thanks, Dave
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