Recent content by TexasBulldogger

Dot of paint is to show nut is still tight. Since TP has adjustable lean out. We only have toe in and wheel width for alignment set up. Pretty easy stuff but it's a mix of geometry and trial and error. Join https://sidecar.com/ They have a digital library with all you need for reference...

One other comment about bike side hardware. Don't like that the front and turnbucket mounts hang off the bracket end. Wouldn't take much stress to bend.

From my limited structure knowledge, thread engagement length show be at least 1 1/2 times bolt diameter. The heim bolt could never unscrew when mounted, but if the lock nut was loose threads could bang around destroying threads. I have original early '80s Vetter hardware on both car and bike...

Not riding a Harley but the pic is the way I ride. Nobody can see me. Invisible rider!

Sorry to hear about the incident. Hope both of you are okay. Are you saying the eye bolt (heim joint) threads stripped out? Haven't heard about your hack rebuild in a while. Other test rides worked out?

How's the restoration going?

Pretty easy off. Nice that it’s plug and play when you put it back on. As long as the original setup was correct no readjusting needed. You’ll probably want some dead weight besides the dog. I carry 150 lbs but my monkey sits on the bIke.

Mine was pipe wrench tight when I got it. Soaked in solvent. Fully extended threads and dressed with a wire brush until turning by hand. Never moved on its own. Are the two lower mounts solid? Little wiggle somewhere changing dynamics on the turnbuckle threads? It is hard to understand how...

How’s the loose turnbuckle? Are you sure it turned in or did something bend?

Take the turnbuckle off first and have bike leaning on side stand. Swing away front mount first and set on jack. Same with back mount. Walk bike away. Single person job. Easier with an extra body.

Here’s my mod

I wish mine turned that easy but is manageable with the wheel I added. I think it’s the TP’s best feature. I ride pretty much under 65. Bit of divided highway but mostly two lane at speed limits and curve warnings. I still find myself adjusting on the fly all the time. Anything to track...

How much do you know about the TP history?

I took out seat and back for dog platform. Front step-in deck worked as under storage. Unfortunately he doesn’t like to ride, so I converted back to seat.

So the s/n plate is much clearer in person. 07-100493 07 is ink stencil 100493 is metal stamped