Greying
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Well it is finally here. I am now a grampa. Loghan was born Sunday 9lbs 13.9oz to my daughter Jessica and her partner. I guess a new stage of life has begun. Am I suppose to be more serene and wise now? Even got a temporary promotion at work. What a week!
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The thermometer was at the bottom today -40C. or -40F. If you figure the wind chill on top of that hmmm. I know that coming home from work at 11:30 last night, driving at 90khr on the highway, I had to keep the heater on high all the way and my steering wheel got very stiff by the time I got home. Even the dog hurries his business. Brrr Why do I live in Northern Ontario????????? Anybody got a job and room for two. Gilles:fiddle:
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Charlie, stop showing them how we survive the north. Next thing you know, they will all be up here:rudolf:
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Squeeze !!Have you Driven/ridden one of these
Greying replied to E-Fishin-C's topic in Watering Hole
Hey Charlie, maybe that is not a bad idea. Wonder if you can get studs on it seeing the amount of snow we got already. Hope you've been well. I am anxious to get this side car thing going. I think I will try it on the 440 Kawi first. Easier to install and nothing damaged or changed if I dont like it. Gilles:301: -
Greg, thanks very much for the info. From what I have been able to find out, it seems that folks are manufacturing a partial subframe for application of my model of bike. They use a bar that goes across both tubes for the front upper mount. Then they have a bar that sort of goes the length of the frame at bottom with tabs welded on that attach at the front footrest and at the exhaust support. The sidecar mounts are then attached to that. The upper rear is fastened by fabricating a plate that bolts where the rear fender is bolted on. I will forward you an email with pics. Gilles:12101:
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Thanks for the link. I will check them out
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I just know you guys and gals will understand. My Kawi has 150/80 x 16 rear and 130/90 x16 in the front. They are tube type since I have spoke wheels. Where oh where would a fellow find car tires to fit this. I am especially interested since my front tire needs replacing (35000km) original tire and I am looking at mounting a sidecar. I run a metz on the back since the oem needed replacement at around 28000km. Thanks for the input:think:
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the picture is close, mine is an 800B Classic but pretty much the same. I can use the allen bolts top/front and top/rear as well but it will interfere with passengers' leg. I think the bracket you highlight at the bottom rearmost is actually in the middle of the bike and it is the unishock lwr mounting bracket. At the bottom front, there is the brake pedal mechanism that seems to be in the way unless I can find a way to mount the attaching arm so that it does not block pedal movement. Thanks for the help
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Very simple to change fork seals. I have done a number of them. Have some cold beer, not too much, some help, not a klutz, be sure to have a clean environment, a calibrated measuring container and new seals before you start. Do not put one seal on top the other, use oem stuff if you can. Go the the virago site and get the proper information on procedures or get a haynes manual. good luck
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You pretty much read my mind. I figure(know compared to my 86 venture royal) the Vulcan is not a power beast (46 hp) and not that heavy (550ish lbs). I will likely be riding a fair bit of highway but the whole idea is to be able to take those little jaunts down the dirt sideroads, we have lots up here, and to be able to look at things and enjoy the trip rather than simply concentrate on staying right side up. I have been to many web sites and am trying to consider all ideas/comments that have been offered. I have downloaded the guru of sidecar book from the hack'd site. More than one person has said the velorex (I think mine is a 562 [16 x 3.25 tire]) is too small for the Vulcan but it was mounted to vintage Goldwing before. I guess if I could find drawings showing exactly how to mount it on this particular bike, that would be the ultimate. I dont have a lot of money to play with as far as getting a bike specific kit ($500.00 cdn) and I dont want to ruin my bike either. I am afraid the 440 even though much easier to install on, is a bit too small but some say no. Please send me any advice you can, I will gratefully lread it and hopefully learn.
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I will for sure give you a call if it works out. Of course. you realize after 29 years (today) I am still not the boss
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Right you are just like the velorex UK touring and the mounting kit shown lower down the page. I will try to put a picture of my bike on tomorrow. Thanks for the info. Gilles
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Yep it's been a while for sure but things change. I sort of lost the oomph for a while after my friend was killed by a fluke bike accident. Then priorities changed and on and on. I am going to Waterloo in a few weeks to see my daughter. She is done her university there but has pretty much decided she likes to live in the area so I think they will be looking for a starter home. In the mean time my other daughter is with child so I will be a grampa. That is taking some getting my head around it but since she already has a house, good job, a "decent" partner it will be ok.
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Thanks for the replies. The Velorex in Canada is the same as UK from what I have seen. It is a model 562 and yes I was told it is light for the Kawi but my little 800 is well below 600lbs. I do have a 440 Kawi that could be used as a guiney pig but it is rather small and requires a new clutch. I know in a general way how to install them but I am looking for very specific instructions for the 800B since the frame is not overly accessible. The brake pedal is in the way and the rearmost section of the frame is not tubular. I have a complete install kit but it seems to be of a universal design. I think you can access my email through members profile.
