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Topic: A new chassis idea... |
vintagegear
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:55 pm Subject: A new chassis idea... |
There is a German craftsman who offers a platform independent chassis: http://www.schmidt-gespannbau.de/TRISIS/Galerie.htm
I believe this is the design philosophy behind the Mobec 'easydrive' as we ... |
Topic: rear wheel |
vintagegear
Replies: 6
Views: 24537
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:45 pm Subject: rear wheel |
I've been designing a K100 rig for a few years, and have decided trailer rims will be the solution for mine.
These can be had with little or no offset in 15x4.5 or 15x5 and will be suitable for 145 t ... |
Topic: Sidcar wheel steering pro's & con's??? |
vintagegear
Replies: 23
Views: 43505
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:39 pm Subject: Sidcar wheel steering pro's & con's??? |
How about steering from an eccentric on the steering column?
the cam would steer only at acute angles (low speed), and would leave the wheel straight in all other conditions. Seems like a decent dam ... |
Topic: "A" arm C.H.S. |
vintagegear
Replies: 34
Views: 79518
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:42 am Subject: "A" arm C.H.S. |
I know this is an old thread, but I've been reviewing the idea of using automotive suspension vs wholly fabricated parts.
Corvette components are fairly suited to the role, if just a little bulk ... |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
vintagegear
Replies: 10
Views: 23736
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:31 pm Subject: Fazer outfit |
This one looks promising:
http://www.m-design-herbig.de/gespann/fazergespann.htm |
Topic: FZ1 HPS |
vintagegear
Replies: 10
Views: 23736
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Forum: HPSidecar Technical Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:31 pm Subject: Fazer outfit |
This one looks promising:
http://www.m-design-herbig.de/gespann/fazergespann.htm
Oops... Sorry, too many clicks with the mouse. |
Topic: Side Bike no more? |
vintagegear
Replies: 16
Views: 30982
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:35 pm Subject: Side Bike no more? |
Wow. Thanks for the replies.
As nice as it might be to add another RDS to the US group, this project has a fairly modest budget. It should not be too difficult to complete a rig by early summer. Ther ... |
Topic: Side Bike no more? |
vintagegear
Replies: 16
Views: 30982
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 6:56 am Subject: Side Bike no more? |
Of course, if what you mean is an excuse to feed a skeptical spouse or something like that - that may be a whole 'nother story.
Yes, well... I've gotten the go ahead to sock several hundred into ... |
Topic: Side Bike no more? |
vintagegear
Replies: 16
Views: 30982
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:54 am Subject: Side Bike no more? |
There is a correction....there are 5 known RDS sidecars. Ralph pointed out that I forgot to count the "Cacoon" that Robin built.
Where has that one gotten to?
The other four are out Eas ... |
Topic: Side Bike no more? |
vintagegear
Replies: 16
Views: 30982
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 6:39 am Subject: Side Bike no more? |
I've noticed that the Side-Bike web site has been down for a while.
Does this mean that the company has vanished as well?
It would be a pity, as IMO, they are one of the top sidecar compan ... |
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