we take gropup rides all the time, in fact the last ride I was on, last month, we had 22 Chang's out there. it is a lot of fun, and there are some awesome...
thanks for the education and clarification regarding rides in Beijing. fix the millions things that go wrong, sounds like you do not trust Changs.... police...
Good idea Gerald Ted please provide us the spring compression strength in Kgs, the spring outside diameter, spring wire diameter, and overall length so we...
Hi, I am asking this question as (this is by the way not known to a lot of persons) the Chang Jiang front fork springs come in 3 grades and the rear plunger...
... of persons) the Chang Jiang front fork springs come in 3 grades and the rear plunger springs in 4 grades. Knowing the spec of the BMW solo springs would...
-- Trust the Changs if they are maintained.dont trust the riders to maintain..if the bike you ride on the weekend isnt given the attention it needs ..the...
Hi, Before wanted to change the spring, you should make sure that the stifness of your fork comes from the springs. It could be coming from other compnents in...
I traded a few messages with the dealer in Florida. He is either not telling, or he just plain doesn't know much about the bike. He says it was assembled in...
... Both my CJ's were restored and assembled in Beijing. Cleared customs as a motorcylce in California - no problem. California registation - no problem. ... ...
Hi Andy, He may be being honest regarding the assembly. All I had to do to my bike was put the engine in the frame (2 bolts), mufflers, heads, plug in wires,...
On the topic of springs, I'm hoping for some insight. Assume for a moment that a standard solo bike suspension is the neutral point. When you add a sidecar, do...
Hi, The only thing I will say regarding the Florida CJ on e-bay is that in 2005 I find very strange that this bike is made in 2007. The manufacture year...
Or the forks rusted completely solid or numerous other ills. Try pushing down on the top of the front fender to see if your suspension is working at all....
The dealer in question is a BMW dealer in Orlando, FL who is usually advertizing new or late model BMW m/c's on E-Bay. I'm guessing, but of course have no way...
Hello, will try to make it to the "First Wednesday" Beijing M/C Riders Meeting in december. do the two self-claimed Beijing CJ experts (i know it all and...
Ya know peter, that's just the kind of crap this board does not need!!!! ... __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 ...
That, and the fact that there is zero information available from the seller about engine rebuild or not, tranny rebuild or not, etc, etc, etc. That is what I...
I took a look up close of this sidecar. 2007 as stated by BMW DEALER. The following is not offered by the dealer: 1) parts. 2) service. 3) repair. 4) PRODUCT...
Hi Andy, I'll give you my take on the spring issue. A sidecar bike is a compromise of handling from the get go. Hanging off the right side (usually) it will...
Dear Gerald & wmilhk Unfortunately both sets of original BMW springs are installed in bikes. Even if I had acess to them I don't have any way to measure their...
Ted That's OK. It was just a thought. Everyone on this board could have benefited from such info had you been able to provide it. . Cheers Michael oldbmws...
michael whiteaker <wmilhk@...> wrote:Ted That's OK. It was just a thought. Everyone on this board could have benefited from such info had you been able...
Andy, just so you don't think I have forgotten you....I am making the drawings you will need to do the conversion. Ultimately, I would like to offer a kit that...
Thanks for the laugh! ... From: thechangjiangexperience@yahoogroups.com [mailto:thechangjiangexperience@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george baker Sent:...
Dear all, I do want to share the positive feedback I gave Gerald, after receiving some parts I ordered from his company. ... Hello Gerald, You may remember one...
Howdee, In the search for the perfect CJ, I'm weighing my wheel options. In the spirit of retaining a vintage look, I am strongly considering the M5 spoked...
Hi Michael, Red Iron Cycle use to sell CJ's. Unfortunately, it was short lived. I think they deal with Urals now. They are located in Los Angeles. Their...
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