tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post3404376324065937407..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Chopping Up the Lower FairingRichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-5871995267042400222013-09-02T10:47:16.584-08:002013-09-02T10:47:16.584-08:00I wasn't in a real hurry to put the lowers on ...I wasn't in a real hurry to put the lowers on as it makes it feel much warmer while riding. After all, who wants to be warm while riding?<br /><br />I agree about the hack simplifies riding in Alaska. There are more than a few half-crazy riders who stud the tires on their KLR or DR to ride in the winter on two wheels. <br /><br />Just wait until AK becomes the new KW when the original is submerged… ;-)<br />RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-71869215971494833152013-09-01T06:21:44.445-08:002013-09-01T06:21:44.445-08:00It has been a slow path involving a great deal of ...It has been a slow path involving a great deal of patience and perseverance to get the hack sorted but it is clear that if one wants to ride in a place like Alaska then a sidecar seems mandatory.Unless you want to ride only on days of perfect weather. Which of course I do so Alaska and hacks are only theoretical you understand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-28714013504013307502013-08-30T13:56:40.698-08:002013-08-30T13:56:40.698-08:00I think I need to keep plugging away with the Airh...I think I need to keep plugging away with the Airhead. Yesterday, the low beam headlight turned off whenever I turned left and came back on when straight or right. As you'd guess, a broken wire in the harness. Took it apart and fixed it easy enough. I wonder how long it's been doing that?<br /><br />I think I'll be watching others experience with the new EFI system and see if it helps cold starting and economy without impacting reliability.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-89557445076707743702013-08-30T07:52:59.947-08:002013-08-30T07:52:59.947-08:00RichardM, although I am proud to call you a fellow...RichardM, although I am proud to call you a fellow sidecarist....I'd be happier to call you a fellow Uralista....just saying.<br /><br />I will say though, I am glad I have my '87 R80 Airhead for the nice days of riding and for work commuting into downtown Denver.<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-57166772279421707342013-08-30T07:50:05.235-08:002013-08-30T07:50:05.235-08:00I figure that the resale value of this bike isn...I figure that the resale value of this bike isn't enough to be concerned about. It isn't collectible, replacement parts are readily available, including replacement plastic.<br />Maybe I'll try and clean things up this weekend. I did clean off the lower before taping and cutting but after the last couple of rainy days, it looks just as dirty as the rest of the bike. Of course, discovering that they opened a gravel road which will shorten my commute by almost 10 feet didn't help.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-29607004403913312002013-08-30T07:43:50.851-08:002013-08-30T07:43:50.851-08:00It feels warmer already and even though it has bee...It feels warmer already and even though it has been raining steadily for the last couple of days, arriving fairly dry is a nice plus. Of course, all of these trips are just around town. I think that the sidecar will be staying on this bike. I occasionally think about another bike but honestly, this one is enough. If I ever do look for another bike, I'd be torn between a 2WD Ural and one of the "F" series BMW GS models.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-29718082961485371022013-08-30T00:30:54.502-08:002013-08-30T00:30:54.502-08:00Yeah, I don't like cutting plastics and such. ...Yeah, I don't like cutting plastics and such. But sometimes it is necessary. You did a great job making it look so easy. And I will agree on the washing. :)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-89471012519388403652013-08-29T17:42:23.985-08:002013-08-29T17:42:23.985-08:00Glad it worked out for you and will add to the com...Glad it worked out for you and will add to the comfort come winter. This sidecar rig has become such a labor of love and sweat for you I think you'd be better off to leave it as is, if you want a 'stock' bike again, I suggest you purchase a second bike, then you could have one winter ready and one summer ready - all ready to go!VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-26802852488465996272013-08-29T12:20:19.416-08:002013-08-29T12:20:19.416-08:00Just four bolts and unplug the wiring harness reme...Just four bolts and unplug the wiring harness remembering to put the side stand down first. Installation was the reverse. Very quick with my son helping. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-42204255771825979662013-08-29T12:01:04.132-08:002013-08-29T12:01:04.132-08:00On my URAL, you have to re-align, but then again, ...On my URAL, you have to re-align, but then again, no fairings to cut up....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-24382694053543305882013-08-29T11:54:27.816-08:002013-08-29T11:54:27.816-08:00I've been thinking of a reasonable way to do t...I've been thinking of a reasonable way to do this for a while but didn't want to remove the sidecar. I thought that I would have to realign it again. Turns out to be a simple, straightforward process. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-47023704912445852512013-08-29T11:52:25.644-08:002013-08-29T11:52:25.644-08:00It only look about 5 minutes to remove the sidecar...It only look about 5 minutes to remove the sidecar and about 10 minutes to put it back on. DMC has a great mounting system. None of the adjustment points were changed. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-37689268192273333892013-08-29T11:50:07.013-08:002013-08-29T11:50:07.013-08:00Last winter, I left the left lower fairing in plac...Last winter, I left the left lower fairing in place and just removed the right. The left side was much warmer than the right. I still need to insure that there isn't a lot of vibration from the remaining pieces. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-55901112349508094412013-08-29T11:49:11.983-08:002013-08-29T11:49:11.983-08:00Oh, the Beemer purists would be having conniptions...Oh, the Beemer purists would be having conniptions... :)redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-27667584968597877202013-08-29T11:46:50.808-08:002013-08-29T11:46:50.808-08:00I suspect that the purists would still object but ...I suspect that the purists would still object but it came out alright. And it was basically done by eye. If I did it again, I would have cut long and gradually cut more material off to make a closer fit to the subframe. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-69941141560924241072013-08-29T09:11:57.210-08:002013-08-29T09:11:57.210-08:00Nicely done, Richard. The way you describe it soun...Nicely done, Richard. The way you describe it sounds so easy...SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-36403827218608939852013-08-29T09:11:53.191-08:002013-08-29T09:11:53.191-08:00Richard:
You've done a good job. Looks like ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />You've done a good job. Looks like you measured twice <em>(or more)</em> and cut once. I am sure it will make a difference in wet weather. Probably warmer too with less wind<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-9980840760988107112013-08-29T09:10:45.492-08:002013-08-29T09:10:45.492-08:00Very nice job with the cutting! I am afraid that ...Very nice job with the cutting! I am afraid that I would have just eyeballed it, with resulting predictably terrible results.<br /><br />dom<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com