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1888
Yes it is but they only seem to respond to people if they right to them in French.. I sent them an email in English asking for prices and they didn't respond ....
deuce
steve_sarazin
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Jan 1, 2005
2:34 pm
1889
Deuce, Thanks for the response. I e-mailed them in English, don't know French. They have responded but slow. I guess they have to wait for the English...
William O'Keefe
lapdret
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Jan 2, 2005
2:01 pm
1890
Yesterday, I had a visit from a long-standing friend whom I hadn't seen for 7 years; I met him in 1979 aboard a Triumph Chopper he'd built - not by bolting...
precisau
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Jan 15, 2005
1:44 am
1891
... Steve, When I was investigating/brainstorming high-performance sidecars, I looked at Flexits. What turned me off immediately was the inherent slop of...
Tim Miller
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Jan 15, 2005
5:01 am
1892
From a guy who has only ridden a Flexit once himself (me, on Flexitdave's) this may not mean much but I really didn't notice anything as far as wiggling goes....
claude
swaybar2002
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Jan 15, 2005
2:24 pm
1893
Just "adjust" for stretch and hope it's not too tight/tight enough, etc. Plus, most of the available rigs are old enough to need replacements or rebuilding by...
precisau
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Jan 15, 2005
3:33 pm
1894
... Steve, I never considered my Guzzi "mushy", and in fact I think it's a great handler, for it's size. Runs circles around the Hardly-Abelsons. Typical ...
Tim Miller
vw56bug
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Jan 15, 2005
6:02 pm
1895
Hi Steve, I'm not sure you mean when you say "wiggling". If you are talking about the bars shaking back and forth like when the steering head bearings are...
B Hanasyk
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Jan 16, 2005
4:09 am
1896
The only difference between sprockets and runners would be friction. I doubt if you would notice the difference. How about a belt (like Harley use for their...
greenguzzi@...
greens.rm
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Jan 16, 2005
5:10 am
1897
... Hi Steve, Asymmetric behaviour is one of the best aspects of being rigid. ... SG...
greenguzzi@...
greens.rm
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Jan 16, 2005
5:17 am
1898
Didn't realise you were monorchid... ;-)...
precisau
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Jan 17, 2005
8:36 am
1899
<Turns head and coughs> Nope, both there! ==================...
Steven Green
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Jan 17, 2005
9:35 am
1900
I am trying to buy a Flexit sidecar, UK version (left side fitment to the bike). I can not get any answers from Flexit about when and if production is likely...
Derek Young
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Jan 18, 2005
2:06 pm
1901
Hi Derek Congratulations on your good taste in sidecars! If you read back through the messages on this site, you'll find that the inventor/builder of Flexits...
precisau
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Jan 19, 2005
11:04 pm
1902
Hi Steve Thanks for the offer of help. I am in England and reside in the Royal Ccounty of Berkshire. I am after one the the newest Flexits as I beleive they...
Derek Young
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Jan 20, 2005
3:21 pm
1903
Hi Derek Ah, the famous Berkshire Hunt? My family was there not so long ago, to visit my mum. I suggest that you get in touch with flexiwing via this forum -...
precisau
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Jan 21, 2005
10:35 am
1904
Derek, this may interest you. It is missing the rear mounting, but there is at least one Goldwing/Flexit combo in the UK, so the owner/s may be able to assist...
flexitdriver
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Jan 23, 2005
1:54 pm
1905
... Derek, Try this link, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=9806&item=4521041460&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW just listed on ebay, I think the...
flexitdriver
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Jan 23, 2005
1:56 pm
1906
Ash Thanks I have already been in touch with the seller. I have learn't that the Flexits have only ever been designed to fit a Goldwing, Pan or a BMW. As I...
Derek Young
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Jan 23, 2005
2:27 pm
1907
Derek, The first Flexit that I ever rode was fitted to a Triumph Trophy at Watsonian-Squire. Why not have a quick chat with Peter Rivers- Fletcher there to...
francis49014
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Jan 23, 2005
6:05 pm
1908
Derek Whoever told you that, is tallking utter poppycock and should be regarded as an ignorant peasant.. I rode the various prototypes as test-rider in the...
precisau
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Jan 23, 2005
10:03 pm
1909
Thanks for that Steve. this is EXACTLY why I sub to groups!!!!..... sod the 'nay-sayers' Best regards. racefreak (who does things his own way) _____ From:...
simon carson
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Jan 24, 2005
4:09 pm
1910
Frank Firstly, sorry I did not make it yesterday. I have already spoken to Watsonian and they believe that the project is not impossible but the fact that the...
Derek Young
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Jan 24, 2005
4:10 pm
1911
Derek It sounds like you don't actually want a Flexit - is that so? FWIW, I also spoke to Watsonian (when I was still looking for one) and I found them (well,...
precisau
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Jan 25, 2005
8:34 am
1912
Steve No you are incorrect, I do want a Flexit for the following reasons. Back in 1978 I was in a motorcycle accident which left me in a wheelchair, (2 wheels...
Derek Young
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Jan 25, 2005
12:26 pm
1913
Hi Derek, first, I ride a rigid; I joined the Flexit site mainly to see the photos and must confess I have never seen a Flexit "for real" so I'm relying on...
Fred650
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Jan 25, 2005
4:26 pm
1914
Hi there the chair wont fit in a chair. Also the problem would be what would you do when you stop! the bike and flexit can still fall over when stopped Sorry...
Ian
flexywing
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Jan 25, 2005
5:01 pm
1915
Hi Guys the length is around 81 inches or 206cm, of h frame it is long i have spoken to the owner, I am not 100% sure of this guy as I belive the outfit comes...
Ian
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Jan 25, 2005
5:14 pm
1916
Sorry just cheking it has new e-mail address...
Ian
flexywing
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Jan 25, 2005
5:15 pm
1917
Derek, If you can't ride a solo, you wouldn't be able to ride a Flexit. When you stop, you have to put your feet down, just like a solo. There is a locking...
Peter Holt
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Jan 25, 2005
11:19 pm
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