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Title: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 08, 2013, 08:35:08 PM
I have named my bike CanD


(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/mywheels100.jpg)


for obvious reasons......I would like to know if anyone else has named their machine and the reason behind it.... (popcorn)

Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Flynt on June 08, 2013, 08:56:52 PM
Quote from: CanDman on June 08, 2013, 08:35:08 PM
I would like to know if anyone else has named their machine and the reason behind it.... (popcorn)

The Wizard...

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8529110251_de709c074a_b.jpg)

Reasons:

1. Wizards are cool,
2. This thing makes me ride like a Wizard,
3. The Wizard is magical and so is an old FJ with some modifications.

All sound about the same...  anyway, he's "The Wizard"

Frank
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Rhino on June 08, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
hijack alert (sorry)

is that front tyre on back to front?
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 09, 2013, 08:26:35 AM

1. Wizards are cool,
2. This thing makes me ride like a Wizard,
3. The Wizard is magical and so is an old FJ with some modifications.

All sound about the same...  anyway, he's "The Wizard"

Frank
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:good2: .......coooool.....I like it..........

and Rhino... I am not sure whose tire you are referring to but if it's mine ....I think so.... :pardon:
Kev   
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: ken65 on June 09, 2013, 08:35:19 AM
i call mine  "the  fj " so i know which bike im talking about
(http://i814.photobucket.com/albums/zz63/kennymick65/IMG_7928_zps5965af5a.jpg) (http://s814.photobucket.com/user/kennymick65/media/IMG_7928_zps5965af5a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Rhino on June 09, 2013, 09:16:31 AM
yeah Kev, I was referring to yours. I wasn't sure if i was nuts or not, it looked wrong.
I've seen a few bikes in general recently and the front tyres looked like the tread was around the wrong way.
I thought it might have just been the voices in my head playing a prank on me.
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: craigo on June 09, 2013, 09:27:00 AM
Jenny, like the old Biplane.

CraigO
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 09, 2013, 09:32:06 AM
Quote from: craigo on June 09, 2013, 09:27:00 AM
Jenny, like the old Biplane.

CraigO


Photo ?
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: craigo on June 09, 2013, 11:09:08 AM
Of the plane or my bike?

In case it's of my bike, here she is.

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1060/picture050lk.jpg)

The reason I went with Jenny is because I feel like I'm flying in an open cockpit.

We named all our vehicles, including our cars. We're kinda sick like that.  :wacko2:

CraigO
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 09, 2013, 11:13:11 AM
Quote from: craigo on June 09, 2013, 11:09:08 AM
Of the plane or my bike?

In case it's of my bike, here she is.

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1060/picture050lk.jpg)

The reason I went with Jenny is because I feel like I'm flying in an open cockpit.

We named all our vehicles, including our cars. We're kinda sick like that.  :wacko2:

CraigO

:gamer:.........either would do...both if you like...........she's a nice ride Craigo  :good2:......do you think there is a cure for us......my bike is CanD......MY 300ZX TT is Zoe (ZX/ 300/ Three)  .......my Dually is Mad Max......and my drum set is Yazmin...........so you are not alone.... :wacko3:
CanDman
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: craigo on June 09, 2013, 11:15:04 AM
I am not worried about a cure because "at least I'm enjoying the ride"   :good2:

CraigO
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Firehawk068 on June 09, 2013, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: Rhino on June 09, 2013, 09:16:31 AM
yeah Kev, I was referring to yours. I wasn't sure if i was nuts or not, it looked wrong.
I've seen a few bikes in general recently and the front tyres looked like the tread was around the wrong way.
I thought it might have just been the voices in my head playing a prank on me.

His tread looks right to me.................Usually on the front tire, if it's mounted correctly, the tread looks like it is going the wrong way around, but it is correct according to the arrow on the sidewall (direction of rotation) I believe it has to do with wet traction while braking? I could be wrong though.....
Title: Candy Crusher
Post by: Travis398 on June 09, 2013, 03:38:06 PM
(http://katlives.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/broken-heart-candy.jpg)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: movenon on June 09, 2013, 03:42:31 PM
Quote from: Firehawk068 on June 09, 2013, 02:57:51 PM
Quote from: Rhino on June 09, 2013, 09:16:31 AM
yeah Kev, I was referring to yours. I wasn't sure if i was nuts or not, it looked wrong.
I've seen a few bikes in general recently and the front tyres looked like the tread was around the wrong way.
I thought it might have just been the voices in my head playing a prank on me.

His tread looks right to me.................Usually on the front tire, if it's mounted correctly, the tread looks like it is going the wrong way around, but it is correct according to the arrow on the sidewall (direction of rotation) I believe it has to do with wet traction while braking? I could be wrong though.....

Yes she is on correct.  :good2:
George
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: fj11.5 on June 09, 2013, 05:18:32 PM
<<< effie,  the ambulance is felicity- jayne,  I havnt named the 88 but when my cousin owned him it was wagon, as we have a gmh vehicle that was an fj
Title: Re: Candy Crusher
Post by: CanDman on June 09, 2013, 05:51:35 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 09, 2013, 03:38:06 PM
(http://katlives.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/broken-heart-candy.jpg)


".............say hello to my little friend !!!!!!"


(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/M3720034-Straw_being_used_to_snort_lines_of_cocaine-SPL_zpsf530d71d.jpg)




(popcorn)

Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 09, 2013, 10:20:59 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 09, 2013, 05:18:32 PM
<<< effie,  the ambulance is felicity- jayne,  I havnt named the 88 but when my cousin owned him it was wagon, as we have a gmh vehicle that was an fj

photos? I would love to see them both.....come on now.....also..need to know how you came up with this name.......common...spew lad spew............ (popcorn)

CanDman
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: reggit on June 10, 2013, 03:11:25 AM
Mine's now christened 'the scary one'!

I came up with this particularly apt name after trying to drive it for the first time!

Excuse my extremely untidy garage in the pic please.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/David56/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/David56/media/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 05:02:51 AM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 03:11:25 AM
Mine's now christened 'the scary one'!

I came up with this particularly apt name after trying to drive it for the first time!

Any chance of some close up pics of Perimeter frame/chassis  attachments on Scary?
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 05:29:58 AM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 03:11:25 AM
Mine's now christened 'the scary one'!

I came up with this particularly apt name after trying to drive it for the first time!

Excuse my extremely untidy garage in the pic please.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/David56/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/David56/media/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg.html)
Assuming it`s all connected in the pic (Optical illusion excepted) Toe in (alignment) of chair is very wrong. (Looks like a toe out!) Which is probly why "it shakes ya all about!"  I bet it tries to turn you around! Which of course is not what it`s all about!  :pardon:
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 05:54:51 AM
Wow........ amazing eye sight Doug..... I have no idea what you are looking at......  :blush:.......so......General.......what name hast thou cast upon your heavy metal machine(s) :scratch_one-s_head:? Louise maybe......or Jeanie.....?
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: reggit on June 10, 2013, 07:32:21 AM
Quote from: The General on June 10, 2013, 05:29:58 AM
Assuming it`s all connected in the pic (Optical illusion excepted) Toe in (alignment) of chair is very wrong. (Looks like a toe out!) Which is probly why "it shakes ya all about!"  I bet it tries to turn you around! Which of course is not what it`s all about!  :pardon:

wow - thanks for that information, I knew something wasn't right - even as a complete novice I suspected is wasn't meant to rip the bars out of my hands and go careering to the nearest footpath!

It was connected in that pic, I've temporarily split the combination to allow easier access to the bike components for fixing a few issues (and getting an MOT on it).  I've now read quite a lot on the subject of aligning the chair - not sure how to measure the toe yet, I guess this will be a bit of trial and error.

I suspect the bloke I bought it off was telling a pork-pie when he told me it was professionally fitted and rode well - I trailered it home as the bike was a non-runner when I got it.

Anyway, are the pics any good to you with the chair detached?
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Charlie-brm on June 10, 2013, 07:38:29 AM
Any motorcycle I have past, present or future will be loosely referred to as "the sanity saver". No formal nicknames.

There was an FJ here with a Wiseco kit, flat slide carbs, etc. and it is called "Hell Raiser". It's been parted out and the engine lives in an FJ1100 frame now.
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Dan Filetti on June 10, 2013, 08:47:03 AM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 07:32:21 AM
not sure how to measure the toe yet, I guess this will be a bit of trial and error.

I am no expert, hell, I don't even know whether that side-car has two wheels, but, I suspect measuring toe would involve two pieces of tightly pulled string running carefully along both the bike wheels/ tires (handlebars perfectly straight) and the side car wheels, forming two parallel lines (hopefully).  I would extend the string several feet in front on the bike and side care, as well as several feet behind.  Assuming the strings represent the wheel alignment for both units, then, ostensibly, it's a simple matter of measuring the distances between the strings at the front and back.  If there is a bigger distance between the front then there is at the back, then it toe's out, and visa-versa. 

If the side car only has one wheel, it can be still done but the string must perfectly 'kiss' the front and back strike points of the tire, equally.  Again it's not impossible, it's just a bit more difficult to get lined up with one wheel, than with two. 

Just a thought.

Dan
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 08:54:50 AM
Quote from: The General on June 10, 2013, 05:29:58 AM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 03:11:25 AM
Mine's now christened 'the scary one'!

I came up with this particularly apt name after trying to drive it for the first time!

Excuse my extremely untidy garage in the pic please.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v14/David56/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/David56/media/photo_zps0fe45fa8.jpg.html)
Assuming it`s all connected in the pic (Optical illusion excepted) Toe in (alignment) of chair is very wrong. (Looks like a toe out!) Which is probly why "it shakes ya all about!"  I bet it tries to turn you around! Which of course is not what it`s all about!  :pardon:




OMG..... :shok:....it's a side car !!!!!!  :praising: ..... I have never seen a side car on an FJ before....no wonder I didn't know what I was looking for.........wow.......different for sure......

Canseeitnow
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: ribbert on June 10, 2013, 10:09:38 AM
Quote from: Charlie-brm on June 10, 2013, 07:38:29 AM

Any motorcycle I have past, present or future will be loosely referred to as "the sanity saver". No formal nicknames.


You never see a motorbike parked outside a shrinks office!
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on June 10, 2013, 08:47:03 AM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 07:32:21 AM
not sure how to measure the toe yet, I guess this will be a bit of trial and error.

I am no expert, hell, I don't even know whether that side-car has two wheels, but, I suspect measuring toe would involve two pieces of tightly pulled string running carefully along both the bike wheels/ tires (handlebars perfectly straight) and the side car wheels, forming two parallel lines (hopefully).  I would extend the string several feet in front on the bike and side care, as well as several feet behind.  Assuming the strings represent the wheel alignment for both units, then, ostensibly, it's a simple matter of measuring the distances between the strings at the front and back.  If there is a bigger distance between the front then there is at the back, then it toe's out, and visa-versa. 

If the side car only has one wheel, it can be still done but the string must perfectly 'kiss' the front and back strike points of the tire, equally.  Again it's not impossible, it's just a bit more difficult to get lined up with one wheel, than with two. 

Just a thought.

Dan

Good thinking Dan. (As Usual). (I was actually also concerned for lean out angle too but a bit hard to tell for sure from the pic). Sorry for going considerably off thread. I did put the following in a link under the thread " Re: Anyone else with an FJ and sidecar?" copy as follows .......Performing the Alignment

The sidecar should be level or as close to level as you can get it both fore and aft and left to right. Left to right can be measured by using a square with the sidecar wheel.

The motorcycle should have about 2-3 degrees of lean out, away from the sidecar. In no event should the bike be tilted toward the sidecar.

If you make a line 6 feet in front of the bike that is parallel to the motorcycle wheels on the left and the sidecar wheel on the right (a chalk line tied to jack stands or two long board along each side of the wheels works well for this measurement) there should be about 1½ inch of toe in (of course if it is 3 feet in front of the bike it would be about ¾ inch).

Again, this is only a starting point but will get you close.

After this, it is trial and error to try and get the rig so that it does not pull left or right when braking or accelerating. The process can be a little frustrating the first time, but some patience will go a long way. After the first time it will be much easier. Time spent aligning the car is time well spent.....

Cheers,  Doug Mc

Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 01:40:24 PM
Quote from: ribbert on June 10, 2013, 10:09:38 AM
Quote from: Charlie-brm on June 10, 2013, 07:38:29 AM

Any motorcycle I have past, present or future will be loosely referred to as "the sanity saver". No formal nicknames.


You never see a motorbike parked outside a shrinks office!

Interestingly, I do know of one that`s parked regularly outside of such a profession. I think he calls it "The Settler"....and yes it`s an FJ...which is why he`s not a patient.
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 01:47:21 PM
Quote from: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 05:54:51 AM
Wow........ amazing eye sight Doug..... I have no idea what you are looking at......  :blush:.......so......General.......what name hast thou cast upon your heavy metal machine(s) :scratch_one-s_head:? Louise maybe......or Jeanie.....?
Sorry Mate, Nuthin historicle, just FJ1 for my first one, then FJ2 (recently sold) and FJ3. But the next one has a good chance of being called "FJ4 and a half"  :biggrin:
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 10, 2013, 02:05:37 PM
Quote from: reggit on June 10, 2013, 07:32:21 AM



....Anyway, are the pics any good to you with the chair detached?

Yeah that`d still be good mate. I particularly wanted to view square type bracketing that fits the "square type" FJ perimeter frame. But pics of the adjuster rods with mounting position would be good too. Suggest you (reply) post it under your other thread " Anyone else with an FJ and sidecar?"  Cheers, Doug Mc
Title: Re: Candy Crusher
Post by: Travis398 on June 10, 2013, 06:07:01 PM
(http://pcdn.500px.net/15026789/17a5e4aa5e8d5fbb924a075c69fc5d74a08355ea/4.jpg)

(popcorn)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 06:44:02 PM
Coca Cola commercial 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEw17Rx7gws#ws)


Doesn't CanD look good in shorts???



CanDrinkitalldaylongman


Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Travis398 on June 10, 2013, 07:08:05 PM
BYOS

(http://media.al.com/spotnews/photo/10381659-large.jpg)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: RichBaker on June 10, 2013, 07:41:52 PM
Quote from: Flynt on June 08, 2013, 08:56:52 PM
Quote from: CanDman on June 08, 2013, 08:35:08 PM
I would like to know if anyone else has named their machine and the reason behind it.... (popcorn)

The Wizard...

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8529110251_de709c074a_b.jpg)

Reasons:

1. Wizards are cool,
2. This thing makes me ride like a Wizard,
3. The Wizard is magical and so is an old FJ with some modifications.

All sound about the same...  anyway, She's "The Wizard"

Frank

FIFY.... All mechanical-type machines are Female, always have been, always will be...
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 09:47:28 PM
    1111.....great number....posts I mean.......would love to see her...FIFY.......  How did you come up with this name....I would love to hear the tale..... (popcorn)


Kev

Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 10:13:49 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 10, 2013, 07:08:05 PM
BYOS

(http://media.al.com/spotnews/photo/10381659-large.jpg)


            ........ :lol: I intend to............ for after the race.....  :dance2:





Flight- Denzel Washington COCAINE RUSH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGcycFTkHU#ws)







Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: ribbert on June 10, 2013, 10:21:38 PM
Quote from: The General on June 10, 2013, 01:31:30 PM


The motorcycle should have about 2-3 degrees of lean out, away from the sidecar. In no event should the bike be tilted toward the sidecar.

If you make a line 6 feet in front of the bike that is parallel to the motorcycle wheels on the left and the sidecar wheel on the right (a chalk line tied to jack stands or two long board along each side of the wheels works well for this measurement) there should be about 1½ inch of toe in (of course if it is 3 feet in front of the bike it would be about ¾ inch).


String gets a lot of mentions for this, and more commonly, rear wheel alignment. Given the fine measurements you are looking for, using a string line is not accurate enough. Using long boards, as you suggest, is fine if you can be sure they are straight. I use a couple of lengths of 25mm (1") square tube.

There is no way you can measure within a couple of degrees or anywhere near it with a string line over that distance, or line up your back wheel. The point of contact with the string on the wheel at such an acute angle is too vague.

Noel
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 10:33:47 PM
Quote

String gets a lot of mention.......
Noel




STRING......what an excellent name for a sidecar !!!!! :drinks:


....by the way....there is a Brutus out there somewhere..........hmmmm? hmmmmm? What say you........Frank.........care to explain ?........photo would be nice as well......


Kev
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: bcguide on June 11, 2013, 01:29:42 AM
make up some grease plates for your wheel alinement  do a search and you should find what you need

Scott
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Dads_FJ on June 12, 2013, 12:58:35 PM
We bring this little 80cc Suzuki camping, it's a great pit bike.  He's Mr.Patina!

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/k11p-1_zps69b55dbf.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/k11p-1_zps69b55dbf.jpg.html)

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb37/campsimonette/k11_zps87445d24.jpg) (http://s208.photobucket.com/user/campsimonette/media/k11_zps87445d24.jpg.html)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: novaraptor on June 12, 2013, 03:25:37 PM
While I haven't officially given mine a name, I always think of it as "Growler", due to the low engine rumble in 3rd gear when cruising around 35mph.

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/5/3127_31_05_13_9_04_41.jpeg)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: scouser on June 12, 2013, 09:26:39 PM
F **g Jet.

I was out riding with a group of friends at Sport Bike Rally in Parry Sound Ontario. They were all on their crotch rockets wailing up and down the gears. I just rolled on the grip. When they realised the FJ was no slouch They asked me If FJ stood for F**g Jet. Next week, The warden (wife) bought me a personalized licence plate.  FN JET

Bike is an 86. Owned the bike since 1990 got the plate around 92.

OPP cops has pulled me a few times expressing their concern for the plate being offensive but I just explained that it was legally issued by the ministry so they can take it up with them. Never heard back.

Scouser
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 13, 2013, 12:00:41 AM
Quote from: scouser on June 12, 2013, 09:26:39 PM
F **g Jet.

I was out riding with a group of friends at Sport Bike Rally in Parry Sound Ontario. They were all on their crotch rockets wailing up and down the gears. I just rolled on the grip. When they realised the FJ was no slouch They asked me If FJ stood for F**g Jet. Next week, The warden (wife) bought me a personalized licence plate.  FN JET

Bike is an 86. Owned the bike since 1990 got the plate around 92.

OPP cops has pulled me a few times expressing their concern for the plate being offensive but I just explained that it was legally issued by the ministry so they can take it up with them. Never heard back.

Scouser

:good2:....great story........ the Oinky Porky Patrol are all pricks..........haven't met one with any class or respect for the general public........and in Muskoka...they are the worst !!!!
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 15, 2013, 11:58:42 PM
Quote from: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 10:13:49 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 10, 2013, 07:08:05 PM
BYOS

(http://media.al.com/spotnews/photo/10381659-large.jpg)


            ........ :lol: I intend to............ for after the race.....  :dance2:





Flight- Denzel Washington COCAINE RUSH (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILGcycFTkHU#ws)











ooooooops...........something went wrong......don't sweat Trav....I'll bring an extra straw for you...... :mocking:

Snorting cocaine movies drug scenes "EXPLOITED REMIX" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIWeGdcOtTs#ws)
Title: all in the Name of Candy Crusher
Post by: Travis398 on June 16, 2013, 07:56:22 AM
CC is bringing down the HAMMER!!!!!!!!!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ifrod7TTD54/TvKlEORnLyI/AAAAAAAAAUs/o4QERy9UyFQ/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG)
Title: Re: all in the Name of Candy Crusher
Post by: CanDman on June 16, 2013, 08:34:36 AM
Quote from: Travis398 on June 16, 2013, 07:56:22 AM
CC is bringing down the HAMMER!!!!!!!!!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ifrod7TTD54/TvKlEORnLyI/AAAAAAAAAUs/o4QERy9UyFQ/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG)



Is that an Estwing ?  

:boredom:


you bring your hammer...and I'll bring my skis

(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/heli-skiing-deep-powder-snorkel-weather-1_zps29de9014.jpg)


:rofl2: :sarcastic: :mocking: :lol: :biggrin:

Canpowderman






Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: Steve_in_Florida on June 17, 2013, 09:46:03 AM
Quote from: CanDman on June 10, 2013, 08:54:50 AM

OMG..... :shok:....it's a side car !!!!!!  :praising: ..... I have never seen a side car on an FJ before....no wonder I didn't know what I was looking for.........wow.......different for sure......

Canseeitnow


I've only seen a handful of FJ "hacks" in person, but they do exist:


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME)


Speaking (typing) of sidecars, have you seen THIS one before? :

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/rotohak.jpg)

Holy HORSEPOWER!! (Rotohak – 325hp Twin Turbo Rotary Engine Sidecar) :

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/rotohak4.jpg)

Read about it :

http://thekneeslider.com/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/ (http://thekneeslider.com/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/)


Steve

Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: CanDman on June 17, 2013, 11:07:47 AM
wow....some of them look pretty cool.....but I still don't get it......and this is in no way intended to offend anyone.......but how do you ride your FJ with that thing latched on to the side???   :scratch_one-s_head: ..... isn't that sort of like throwing a yoke and plow over Seabisquit?  :shok: ...... I DON'T THINK I COULD DO IT  :mail1:


(http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u517/photocandman/horse-racing-horse-racing-heat_zps65650ac7.jpg)

CanD would kill me if I ever turned her into a trotter........ :blush:


Canotstillseeitman  
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 17, 2013, 11:18:05 AM
Many thanks Steve. Really enjoyed the links too. One of the pics was already my main desktop pic on this computer.  :drinks:
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: keand3 on June 17, 2013, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: The General on June 17, 2013, 11:18:05 AM
Many thanks Steve. Really enjoyed the links too. One of the pics was already my main desktop pic on this computer.  :drinks:

If it was the olny girl on the page with the "epic tits" your not alone  :rofl:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME)
Title: Re: It's all in the Name
Post by: The General on June 17, 2013, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: keand3 on June 17, 2013, 03:45:38 PM
Quote from: The General on June 17, 2013, 11:18:05 AM
Many thanks Steve. Really enjoyed the links too. One of the pics was already my main desktop pic on this computer.  :drinks:

If it was the olny girl on the page with the "epic tits" your not alone  :rofl:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=610&q=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&oq=yamaha+fj1200+sidecar&gs_l=img.3...2528.17021.0.18520.21.14.0.7.2.0.193.1153.13j1.14.0...0.0...1ac.1.17.img.BFtqQb5XfME)
You Basted. I meant to go back & check her out (..ahem..I do have an interest in plastic infusion for future fj repairs  :pardon:) but she`s disappeared!
Meanwhile, I ended up pouring over the original (Turbo) Rotary hack website off this link http://thekneeslider.com/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/... (http://thekneeslider.com/rotohak-325hp-twin-turbo-rotary-engine-sidecar/...) and wrote to Bob (The Manufacturer) cause I couldn`t figure out how he kept it straight when it lifted the front wheel..Particularly as it appeared ta have the usual offset symmetry of a sidecar. .. Some people truly amaze me...here is his reply...

"Interesting that you caught that. You are right. Because the sidecar wheel leads the rear bike wheel by 16 inches, the rig drifts left when the front wheel becomes unloaded. To minimize the tendency I angled both if the rear wheels about 10 degrees to the left which brings the front wheel toward the center as I'm going down the road.  It's not a very elegant solution and it doesn't completely solve the problem but it makes the bike very rideable and stable. On hard acceleration I have to moderate the throttle to keep the front wheel on the ground until about 40 MPH to keep it from drifting to the left. It's still wicked fast.
Early on I tried a viscous coupler on the sidecar axel but that was a disaster.
Any, the bike takes a little getting used to but once you have the hang of it it takes a pretty aggressive two wheel rider to keep up with it in the twisties.
You might be interested in my latest project - a Subaru STI powered all wheel drive Model T autocross car.
I'll post it in my website when I have a chance later this week.
What are you working on?
Cheers.
Bob"
Ummm...What am I working on?...don`t think I`ll tell him I was look`n for Epic Tits...He`s probly got a robot!