Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 4/29/2008 1:34:59 PM
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wdg
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thanks for the service enjoy the ride
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 4/29/2008 10:03:10 PM
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Abnmarine
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I figured the 18" wheel would work, just wanted to check though. I'd prefer not to get rid of my wheels if adding a hack. Still not sure on the D&D Fat Cat though. If it won't work, I'll swap them for the Bub7 duals with the crossover.
Last question, Do sidecars limit your daily riding when on trips. I read the other thread and most only go a few hundred miles a day. I have done 1,100 mile trips on two wheels before non-stop. Would it be safe to say 600-700 miles a day with a sidecar if on a trip?
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 4/29/2008 10:35:48 PM
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FLGEEZ
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Elaine and I took the three wheel STEP class in Loundon Cty NVCC three years ago, now. I can't tell you how far you will get, but your passengers might. The Hack can get a bit cramped from my point of view. The rascal will be a bit tougher ride... handling and muscling thru curves. You will find out bout that in the class. If you have run Iron Butts, you may not have a 10 hour problems, but your range will reduce some; increased load and drag.
Ride safe and often ER, sounds like you do.
PS Welcome back, again. 96flgeez.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/2/2008 9:36:16 PM
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btefft
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Be sure to post some pics.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/2/2008 9:44:33 PM
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btefft
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ORIGINAL: Abnmarine
Initially it was the wife's idea and the more I thought about it, I liked getting one too. It would allow for the three of us to be able to ride together and still retain the classic look of a HD. I've made the decision to order a Liberty sidecar. My only question is will I be able to get a matching 18" wheel for the hack as well? I am also getting the bike painted to mineral gray (Ford color) but with some graphics. I'll now just have it all painted together at the same time.
I return from my deployment in 2 months and will take the sidecar driving course in VA. I have heard great things about it. Anything else that I should look into? My engine is a 98" setup with the below dyno numbers and a Baker DD6 tranny. Upgraded the brakes too so I think I have it covered. Anyone know if I will have to remove my 2into1 exhaust for a dual setup?
Do sidecars limit your daily riding when on trips. I read the other thread and most only go a few hundred miles a day.
You probably won't have any problem with the hack's wheel. I ordered and received the same wheel (spoked) as I had on the front of the bike. The hack's fender is the same as my front Road King's fender.
Your engine and tranny can easily handle the hack. My is a 88 and I have no problem at all. I don't think your 2 into 1 will interfere with the connections, but am not sure.
I ride just as far with my hack as I used to before I had my accident. The big plus is that you can carry tons of stuff in it. I've carried groceries, my Martin guitar, a variety of guns to the range, AC filters from Lowe's, the wife, and the list goes on.
Hack
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'06 Road King Classic w/ Sidecar.
Patriot Guard Rider, CMA Member
Retired Science Teacher (taught for 30 yrs).
They call me "Hack" because of the sidecar, not the amputated leg.
Proud Former Paratrooper - 2/505, 3rd Brigade, 82d Airborne Division
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/3/2008 1:32:07 AM
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Abnmarine
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ORIGINAL: Abnmarine
Initially it was the wife's idea and the more I thought about it, I liked getting one too. It would allow for the three of us to be able to ride together and still retain the classic look of a HD. I've made the decision to order a Liberty sidecar. My only question is will I be able to get a matching 18" wheel for the hack as well? I am also getting the bike painted to mineral gray (Ford color) but with some graphics. I'll now just have it all painted together at the same time.
I return from my deployment in 2 months and will take the sidecar driving course in VA. I have heard great things about it. Anything else that I should look into? My engine is a 98" setup with the below dyno numbers and a Baker DD6 tranny. Upgraded the brakes too so I think I have it covered. Anyone know if I will have to remove my 2into1 exhaust for a dual setup?
Do sidecars limit your daily riding when on trips. I read the other thread and most only go a few hundred miles a day.
You probably won't have any problem with the hack's wheel. I ordered and received the same wheel (spoked) as I had on the front of the bike. The hack's fender is the same as my front Road King's fender.
Your engine and tranny can easily handle the hack. My is a 88 and I have no problem at all. I don't think your 2 into 1 will interfere with the connections, but am not sure.
I ride just as far with my hack as I used to before I had my accident. The big plus is that you can carry tons of stuff in it. I've carried groceries, my Martin guitar, a variety of guns to the range, AC filters from Lowe's, the wife, and the list goes on.
Hack
Thanks Hack. I was hoping the hear this. I didn't want to have to change out the wheels and the exhaust when adding this. It's also good to hear that others put a lot of miles on their setups. We are also looking into a small trailer/camper for outings. The wife always wanted to go camping and after seeing one in another thread, figured getting one to be towed with the bike would get used more.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/3/2008 7:56:22 PM
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btefft
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Abnmarine, I've never used it to go camping, but I can see one big advantage - off road. If you have to travel on dirt, gravel, wet, muddy, etc road. The hack will definitely help you not bust your azzz. Especially if you're pulling a trailer.
Hack
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'06 Road King Classic w/ Sidecar.
Patriot Guard Rider, CMA Member
Retired Science Teacher (taught for 30 yrs).
They call me "Hack" because of the sidecar, not the amputated leg.
Proud Former Paratrooper - 2/505, 3rd Brigade, 82d Airborne Division
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/3/2008 8:03:24 PM
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FLGEEZ
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Thanks Hack. I was hoping the hear this. I didn't want to have to change out the wheels and the exhaust when adding this. It's also good to hear that others put a lot of miles on their setups. We are also looking into a small trailer/camper for outings. The wife always wanted to go camping and after seeing one in another thread, figured getting one to be towed with the bike would get used more.
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Look at Open Road Outfitters, in Sterling, VA
http://www.openroadoutfitters.com/trailers/harley_trailers.cfm#hd_legend?CFID=147887&CFTOKEN=60039980
Dale Coyner, Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians , principal and builder of the mini camper.
Elaine and I met him at his lecture in Williamsburg, VA HOG last year. Nice guy, good book.
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Ride like you have the Wind
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/4/2008 4:31:37 AM
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Abnmarine
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ORIGINAL: FLGEEZ
Thanks Hack. I was hoping the hear this. I didn't want to have to change out the wheels and the exhaust when adding this. It's also good to hear that others put a lot of miles on their setups. We are also looking into a small trailer/camper for outings. The wife always wanted to go camping and after seeing one in another thread, figured getting one to be towed with the bike would get used more.
Look at Open Road Outfitters, in Sterling, VA
http://www.openroadoutfitters.com/trailers/harley_trailers.cfm#hd_legend?CFID=147887&CFTOKEN=60039980
Dale Coyner, Motorcycle Journeys Through the Appalachians , principal and builder of the mini camper.
Elaine and I met him at his lecture in Williamsburg, VA HOG last year. Nice guy, good book.
I'll have to ride out there and look at their models. Thanks for the info.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/6/2008 4:36:07 PM
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StogieSoftail
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Thanks for your service, first of all!!!
We are going for the Liberty sidecar as well. I am selling my Heritage Softail (maybe this evening!), then we will order our sidecar for my hubby's ElectraGlide. I decided not to ride anymore due to avoiding a deer last fall, and taking a tumble. Jim took the S/TEP class here in Washington state a couple weekends ago, and it was a blast. Jim highly recommends taking the class...
The Liberty sidecar factory is just a ferry ride away from where we live, and we checked it out last fall. They do nice work! You have options to choose from, so the sidecar matches your bike. We are getting the same wheel as what is on his bike. You absolutely should also get the raked triple tree's option...it's worth the cost, from what we have heard from Liberty and other sidecar owners. Makes turning the rig much more effortless.
Anyway, here's their link...
http://www.libertysidecars.com/
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/7/2008 10:31:16 AM
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Abnmarine
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ORIGINAL: StogieSoftail
Thanks for your service, first of all!!!
We are going for the Liberty sidecar as well. I am selling my Heritage Softail (maybe this evening!), then we will order our sidecar for my hubby's ElectraGlide. I decided not to ride anymore due to avoiding a deer last fall, and taking a tumble. Jim took the S/TEP class here in Washington state a couple weekends ago, and it was a blast. Jim highly recommends taking the class...
The Liberty sidecar factory is just a ferry ride away from where we live, and we checked it out last fall. They do nice work! You have options to choose from, so the sidecar matches your bike. We are getting the same wheel as what is on his bike. You absolutely should also get the raked triple tree's option...it's worth the cost, from what we have heard from Liberty and other sidecar owners. Makes turning the rig much more effortless.
Anyway, here's their link...
http://www.libertysidecars.com/
I agree with them making a nice car. I've been all over that site lookng at the pics and reading up on them. I will get the raked triple trees too. I will place my order in July once I return. I still have some plans for painting the bike and maybe installing a 117" kit. Since we will be getting a tow camper I want all of the low rpm torque needed to move the rig.
Thanks for your support and reply to the post. I only wish I was closer to Liberty because I really prefer them to set everything up. I'm even debating on riding out there just for that.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/7/2008 7:49:19 PM
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FLGEEZ
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Haus of Trike is now in Selbyville, MD.
http://www.hausoftrikes.com/index.htm
Elaine and I highly recommend them. Jeff is only 130 miles or so from Alexandria, VA.
They install Sidecars at least from Champion. They did the rebuild on her trike after her rearender and straightened out the stuff that was not well done from the original install. (PM me for the installer to avoid)
They put her rake EZ steer on in late 06 and just installed new Pipes (slip on) after a muffler failure from the crash in April 06.
When the rake tree is installed, the fender rolls back, in the same relationship to the forks lowers. It is a small thing, but does bother me. I am looking into making a bracket to return the fender to the original orientation to the roadway. (Swinging a sector). Oh yeah, all your lights will have to be realigned...down.
Email them , tell em JIGGLE says hey.
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/8/2008 3:48:35 PM
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StogieSoftail
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I only wish I was closer to Liberty because I really prefer them to set everything up. I'm even debating on riding out there just for that.
If you do ride out, please let me know by PM. It would be great to meet and greet.
It would be a hell of a ride too, eh?
Maybe what FLGEEZ said would work too...if they would install the Liberty for you.
We agree on the fender issue too. It's a small annoyance, but may be worth fixing it. FLGEEZ, let me know if your bracket works. Thanks!
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RE: Well we have decided. Going to get a Liberty sidecar - 5/8/2008 6:29:01 PM
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FLGEEZ
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I only wish I was closer to Liberty because I really prefer them to set everything up. I'm even debating on riding out there just for that.
If you do ride out, please let me know by PM. It would be great to meet and greet.
It would be a hell of a ride too, eh?
Maybe what FLGEEZ said would work too...if they would install the Liberty for you.
We agree on the fender issue too. It's a small annoyance, but may be worth fixing it. FLGEEZ, let me know if your bracket works. Thanks!
A little thing, not even my ride....
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