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Old 10-15-2012, 06:34 PM   #17 (permalink)
Michael Moore
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Originally Posted by TedV View Post
BMW and Harley I believe were designed to be able to run side cars where the axles will get side loading. Bikes usually only see a verticle loading to the axle bearings. If axle bearings arnt designed to take side loading, early failure is a possibility. There is a few kit trikes from europe that use the BMW drive.
Old BMWs (like /2s) but I would be surprised if BMW approves of putting an outfit to any of their modern bikes. Wheels with taper roller bearings will do better on axial thrust loads than those with regular ball bearings.

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You also have to have motorcycle license to drive it, even tho it drives like a car
And your state may also require you to wear a helmet inside that "motorcycle".

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Michael
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