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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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I am interested in the following combination and would appreciate suggestions on the best model for the purpose:
1. A slab-worthy motorcycle/sidecar combination (capable of highway speeds).
2. Fuel injection.
3. Reverse.
4. All three wheels interchangeable (plus an interchangeable spare).
5. Leading link front end preferred.
I'm a machinist and currently teach aviation mechanics and previously designed and built ...a similar machine (yamaha-based and w/out reverse) using Tony Foale's guidance and suggestions.

Where is the best place to start? I've been considering a 2001 Police bike, but am wide open to suggestions.

Thanks,
Fred
 
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Originally Posted by dyenfd
I am interested in the following combination and would appreciate suggestions on the best model for the purpose:
1. A slab-worthy motorcycle/sidecar combination (capable of highway speeds).
2. Fuel injection.
3. Reverse.
4. All three wheels interchangeable (plus an interchangeable spare).
5. Leading link front end preferred.
I'm a machinist and currently teach aviation mechanics and previously designed and built ...a similar machine (yamaha-based and w/out reverse) using Tony Foale's guidance and suggestions.

Where is the best place to start? I've been considering a 2001 Police bike, but am wide open to suggestions.

Thanks,
Fred
Fred - Welcome to HDForums from NYS.

If you haven't done so already, try posting in the hacked section of the forum here:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/hacke...railering-100/

If you have and are simply not getting a response, try bumping it up again or rewording your post sometimes it takes a bit of prodding

Hope this helps.
 
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