Forum: Old's Cool
05-19-2013, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,388
My new purchase
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2001-F650GS/i-QD2grHV/0/M/1967%20Sears%20106ss-M.jpg
I just brought this home from Tea, South Dakota. It has 962 miles on it and runs and drives. I...
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Forum: Hacks
04-24-2013, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 192
Views: 13,334
Flood Run
I too made it on the Flood Run.
22 degrees when I left Saint James on two wheels, but it turned into a beautiful day. I didn't see you at Buck's Bar (I was there about 4:00)...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-10-2013, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,272
Not enough Juice from Battery?
I have a 2008 990 Adventure that acted the exact same way last fall. I figured it was just the original battery failing after 4 years even though I keep it on a tender. Because it was late in the...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-03-2013, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 623
Views: 30,357
How does the new burner work?
I am using the twin brother to your old burner to brew an oatmeal stout right now. What brand is your new burner? How much better is it than the old one? is it more efficient? Faster? Or...
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Forum: Hacks
01-10-2013, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 1,589
Views: 319,915
Address on Web Site
There is a physical address on their web site:
Consignment Services Headquarters
601 N Highway 175,
Seagoville, TX 75159
It would be interesting to have someone check that address to see...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
12-18-2012, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 623
Views: 30,357
Time to kick it up a notch
I decided to build myself a Keezer, after spending too much time reading on the "Net"
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Beer-Brewing/i-xSTvb4r/0/M/Front%20view%20of%20Keezer-M.jpg
So of...
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Forum: Hacks
11-23-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 192
Views: 13,334
One Begets another
I would agree with that statement. I traded my first rig, a CB900C and hitchhiker side car for this rig:...
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Forum: Hacks
11-22-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 192
Views: 13,334
Dave you've got the right idea
Dave:
That area in Minnesota is one of my favorites. I would love to follow you around next year in that part of the state if I get my rig completed by then....
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Forum: Hacks
11-04-2012, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,425
Here You Go!
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648570 (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648570)
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Forum: Hacks
09-08-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 6,696
"Preloading the Suspension"
I believe that your suspension on your bike should be preloaded similiar to what it will sit with your weight on it. This will effect all of your settings on attaching the hack frame.
Of course I'm...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-07-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 4,376
beer tent, good stuff
My wife and I made it and have sampled two kinds of Sprechter beer. Its all good. Spotted Cow next!
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Forum: Hacks
08-23-2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,405
Not My bike
I have no association with the seller. I just happened to see the add on Craig's list and wanted to pass it on, but I believe that you are right. A Honda 4Cyl 650 thst vintage would be a Nighthawk,...
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Forum: Hacks
08-23-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,405
Do a little looking around
I would do some searching on Craig's list, or use this:
http://www.craigfind.com/
to look at what is available. You might be able to find a complete rig at a reasonable price, like this...
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Forum: Hacks
08-23-2012, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 1,589
Views: 319,915
Cheap sidecar rig in Minnesota
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/3220303714.html
1983 Honda Shadow 650cc 22,000 miles California Sidecar Windshield on bike and hack lots of second looks fun too $2400 obo Trade car truck...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-12-2012, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
Foot Clutches are Cool!
I had a 50 panhead back in the day with a foot clutch and the tank shifter. The clutch friction was backed off completely so if you took your foot off of the clutch, it was engaged "right now". It...
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Forum: Hacks
07-19-2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,407
Fun at the Rally
My wife and I had a chance to meet Barley and Boondox at the MOA rally today. Both of them are surviving the heat pretty well. I also had a chance to look over their sidecar setup and I really...
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Forum: Hacks
07-17-2012, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,953
Awesome!
That's what I call bringing all of the comforts of home......:rofl
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Forum: Hacks
07-17-2012, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,585
Used Ural cargo box
Or you can constantly browse Craig's list or Ural Dealer's web sites until you find one of these:
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Sidecar-Pictures/i-JqNxPfP/0/M/cargo-hack-body3-M.jpg
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Forum: Hacks
07-07-2012, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,730
CB900C sidecar rig
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/1980-CB900-with-Sidecar/i-wpg8v5x/0/M/CB900-Sidecar-Rig4-M.jpg
My First rig was a 1980 CB900C with a Hitchhiker sidecar that I mated up myself. The carbs...
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Forum: Hacks
05-18-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 5,227
Views: 1,786,193
Nice Rig WTW!
Welcome to the madhouse! Very nice rig. Please tell us more about it. Is that a Dnepr sidecar?
I am presently working on mating a Dnepr sidecar to a 2005 R1200GS.
By the way, I own a "Stitch"...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-19-2012, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 623
Views: 30,357
Switched to All Grain
I just bottled my first all grain batch, a clone of the New Belgium beer Snow Day from Austin Home Brewing. OG was 1.060, FG was 1.014.
I have another New Belgium clone, Blue Paddle, in the...
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Forum: Hacks
02-18-2012, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 134
Views: 10,730
57
I'll be 58 in May, I put together my first rig about 5 years ago, a CB900 Honda and a Hitchhiker sidecar. I never really road it too much cause the Honda was a cold blooded beast that took forever...
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Forum: Hacks
02-09-2012, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,874
Those on the West coast are so fortunate
You folks on the West coast are so lucky to have available sidecar training of such a caliber so close to you. I know Claude has introduced a training program for the East coast also. I am in the...
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Forum: Hacks
02-06-2012, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,168
KLR's do just fine
I have a 1999 KLR650 with a Sputnik sidecar. It will run 60 to 65 MPH all day long with a stock rear sprocket and a 14 tooth front sprocket on it. That is, until you hit a strong head wind. Then I...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
12-19-2011, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 4,290
Yesterday was a good riding day!
My friend and I put on 95 miles on back gravel roads yesterday. The gravel roads were in great shape for riding and the temps were in the 40's. Great weather for southern Minnesota right before...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-28-2011, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,171
Will it fit on an R1200GS?
So will a 195/45 R17 or anything else fit the back of an R1200GS? It sure would be great to use the stock rear rim and find a car tire to fit. The rear tire spec on the Yamaha looks like 180/55...
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Forum: Hacks
11-14-2011, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,364
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-14-2011, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,590
Hey Veho
Hey Veho
You won't regret hacking your KLR. It makes the swiss army knife of bikes even more useful. I own a parts store and deliver parts with mine. You should see all the stuff it carries.
I...
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Forum: Hacks
11-14-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,395
Welcome!
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/KLR650-Sidecar-Rig/i-m2LWWzV/0/M/KLR-Sidecar-Rig-005-M.jpgWelcome to the Hacked KLR asylum! They sure make a great all around machine. Yours turned out...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-14-2011, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,590
Birds of a feather
Hey DirtDabber-
I read your ride report when you picked up your rig. What an adventure! How are you liking your KLR rig? I was grinning as I was reading your adventure cause I know you were...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-14-2011, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,590
Handle's great!
My KLR has a Dauntless subframe and it handles great! This spring in Minnesota the frost boils were really bad on the gravel roads. My rig took them in stride. The sidecar is light enough that I...
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Forum: Hack Vendors
11-11-2011, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,590
Here's Mine
I don't know if you have done anything with your KLR yet, But here is my 1999 KLR with a Sputnik sidecar. I bought it this spring and have put 3000 miles on it this year. It is a gas to drive...
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Forum: Hacks
11-09-2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 40,519
Upgrade
This spring I saw an add on Craig's list for a KLR650/Sputnik rig in Watertown, South Dakota for $3500.00 at a dealership called "The Motoshop". I contacted them to see if they would consider trading...
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Forum: Hacks
11-09-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 40,519
I'm Hooked!
My first rig was a $450.00 Hitchhiker side car that I attached to a $250.00 Honda CB900. Probably add another $400.00 to get the Honda running and for a couple of universal clamps.....
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
11-01-2011, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 623
Views: 30,357
Brewing up!
I just bottled a Breakfast Stout last weekend and I am waiting patiently for it to bottle condition. i split the batch and added a couple of ounces of Cook's chocolate extract to the last half of...
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Forum: Vendors
08-07-2011, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,713
Bump!
Just a bump to keep this thread alive and hopefully get enough interest to get another production run going:evil
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Forum: Vendors
07-07-2011, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,713
Rack
I've held off on buying a top rack, so far, so I would definitely commit to buying a Muddyrabbit rack if it would be available within the next few months. Please keep me updated if you decide to go...
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Forum: Vendors
04-07-2011, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,713
XCountry Tail Rack
I'm in the process of outfitting a new to me XCountry and just mounted Hepco Becker racks onto my bike. Unfortumately, this means that the stock BMW rear rack will no longer fit without a total hack...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-12-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 623
Views: 30,357
Summer Brews
After feedback from this forum, I decided to brew a Blonde Ale and a Cologne Kolsch that I bought from Midwest Brewing. I initially ended up with the wrong liquid yeast for the Kolsch. I called...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
02-19-2011, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,017
First Southern Minnesota Meet and Greet
http://hdgypsyman.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2001-F650GS/Southern-Minn-ADV-Riders/1192507277_UJdeZ-M.jpg
This was the group. On the left was Mnrider2 (Dave) from Faribault. I am in the center...
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