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Topic: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
thespis
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:43 am Subject: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
Giddy Up Thespis )
So .. what's the state of play down your end Sport ...
I've been hanging on here for weeks .. can you drop us a few words in a Progress Report and some Photos ... PLEASE : ... |
Topic: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
thespis
Replies: 4
Views: 22914
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 11:46 pm Subject: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
Hi Polar Bear,
110% agreed on the FZ1 being the best all rounder .... EVER!
I know about Exups....I'm a motorcycle mechanic by trade, and worked for Yamaha dealers for many years. In fact, I re ... |
Topic: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
thespis
Replies: 4
Views: 22914
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 6:44 am Subject: FZ1 outfit in Oz |
I've finally started on my new sidecar project. 2005 FZ1 and an '81 DJP. (I've owned this chair for years and had it on three bikes so far. I bought the bike new in '05)
I haven't any photos of t ... |
Topic: Hooky's hack |
thespis
Replies: 5
Views: 13528
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Forum: Pictures / Photos Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:33 pm Subject: Hooky's hack |
Hi Keith,
thanks for the reply,originally I was going to use a leading link and liked the look of the EZS and the Merlin frontends.EZS replied to my email for price but with the Australia ... |
Topic: Why Polar Bear ? |
thespis
Replies: 7
Views: 15460
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:05 am Subject: Why Polar Bear ? |
Wonderful story, Polar Bear....and you have good taste in bikes.
I also have an '05 FZS1000 (we don't really call them Fazer's in Australia...more generically known as the FZ1). I have an '82 DJ ... |
Topic: Another lefty on the forum. |
thespis
Replies: 10
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Forum: Introduce Yourself Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:42 am Subject: Another lefty on the forum. |
Hey Steve,
I'm in Perth, so it's good to see more Aussies here. Pictures??
I'm about to mount an '82 DJP single seater on my '05 FZ1. I need to find some clevis' to replace the DJPs ball joint ... |
Topic: Picture |
thespis
Replies: 8
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Forum: Pictures / Photos Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:14 am Subject: Picture |
It has one very big thing going for it......the chair's on the correct side....
cheers
Thespis
Western Australia........where our sidecars dress to the left |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
thespis
Replies: 10
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:13 pm Subject: FZ1 HPS |
Does anyone know if these Mamba outfits are made for LHS chairs?? I found the website, but couldn't read the lingo
just wonderin'.......
cheers
Thespis
West Oz |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
thespis
Replies: 10
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:24 am Subject: FZ1 HPS |
Or trade it for an FJR.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jhall/IMG_9527.jpg
I work for a Yamaha dealer in the workshop, so I've ridden many FJRs. You couldn't pay me enough t ... |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
thespis
Replies: 10
Views: 24542
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:41 am Subject: FZ1 HPS |
Awesome!!! Now, if I can build a mirror image......we ride LHS of the road
but these give me some ideas
great pics
cheers
Thespis
West Aussie
'05 FZ1
'82 XLH project |
Topic: Tools |
thespis
Replies: 9
Views: 18268
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:55 am Subject: Tools |
damn, I'd like one o those
cheers
Thespis
West Australia |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
thespis
Replies: 10
Views: 24542
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:47 am Subject: FZ1 HPS |
Hi all,
I've been lurking for some time now. Over the last year or so I've been mulling over ideas for adding the third wheel to my '05 FZ1. Anyone here have experience with HPS based on the Yammie ... |
Topic: So how hot is it outside where you are today? |
thespis
Replies: 11
Views: 19852
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:58 am Subject: So how hot is it outside where you are today? |
about 60F(15C) today in Perth....
and wet/windy
roll on Summer
cheers
Thespis
Western Australia |
Topic: Chain oilers |
thespis
Replies: 6
Views: 15313
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:52 pm Subject: Chain oilers |
With modern chains lubrication really isn't needed. One friend never used to oil his at all - and they still lasted 12K to 15K miles each, about the same as the rest of us who religiously cleaned and ... |
Topic: Rear Wheel Adjustment. |
thespis
Replies: 11
Views: 19220
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 1:10 pm Subject: Rear Wheel Adjustment |
chain wear would suffer as well... |
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