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  • #46
    LAB3, they consider any bike over 35 years old an antique. So for 2023 they would let in any bike 1988 or older for free. Next year my Harley will qualify to be an antique.


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    • #47
      Been wanting to get up to New England for several years now but life keeps getting in the way. I'm hoping to do it next year, just like the last three!
      1980 XS1100G

      These aren't my words, I just arrange them

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      • #48
        We will have to get together when you are here.

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        • #49
          Some sidecar suspension maintenance. This Chang Jiang unit does not have a swingarm or shocks. Its a torsion bar set-up like an old VW Beetle. It's a BMW military copy. The rod is spring steel and it twists to give you a few inches of travel. Had to use the heavy duty puller to get it apart and lube the sleeve bearing. There was a little wear but it works fine with very little play.

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          • #50
            Repaired. I also did a valve adjustment today.

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            • #51
              Enjoying the XS11 very much.

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              • #52
                Working on 19" spare sidecar rim. Pretty bad.

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                • #53
                  Remove bearing pack and sand blast. Install new bearing pack and true rim. Always heat the bearing seat evenly. Freeze the bearing and use a tool such as a socket or bearing installer to drive it home without damage.

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                  • #54
                    Out on the road with my wife who puts up with a lot of motorcycle stuff.


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                    • #55
                      Impressive work, as always Deebs. And a Lady in the side car too...Nice!!
                      Bob's Bikes:
                      79SF, Military theme.

                      Bob's websites:
                      https://projectxs11.wordpress.com
                      https://rucksackgrunt.com

                      Bob's Books:
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                      Project XS11"
                      "Rucksack Grunt"
                      "Small Unit Leadership"
                      "Beatrice B. Goode"



                      Bob's Parts:
                      For Sale Here.

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                      • #56
                        Thanks Bob

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                        • #57
                          Some more riding in between work. We ride about 300 miles every Sunday.

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                          • #58
                            Another Sunday (With the Valkyrie)

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                            • #59
                              Restored spare wheel.

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                              • #60
                                New Dyna coils. New primary wires crimped.


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