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Back Issue Listing Cont. Vol. 11 #1 - Vol. 15 #4

Volume 11 # 1 Summer 1994 No Longer Available

Volume 11 # 2 Fall 1994

Sidecar Oriented; Pete Larsen takes his Liberty Sidecar to Japan and comes back with a good story.
Rider Rally; The RIDER magazine rally returns to Richmond, KY and this time they’re interested in sidecars.
Team Frozen Nuts; Armen Amirian, better known for this technical writing, tells us what it’s like when body extremities get cold and shrink.
Wester Reserve 2nd Annual Sidecar Campout; Steve Dumek gives a brief run down on what happened in Ohio
Americade ’94; Growing interest in sidecars compels HACK’d editor to give seminars.
15th Annual USCA Rally; Jim Fousek sends us information on what happened in Michigan.
Run to Kitimat (aka Bigfoot ’94) or "How I got to Mariposa?"; Bigfoot furthest North yet and meets the Abominable Snowman.
Allegheny Sidecar Campout; Rainstorms do their best to deter enthusiasm in PA.
An EZS Sidecar Kit for your 1500 Wing; Bill Wilson gives an in-depth report on his new front end.
Sierra Sidecar Spectacular XIII; Martin J. Filiatrault says that the light turn out combined with heavy heat made for a laid back rally.
Sausage Sidecar; Enterprising Russian rig is epitome of meals on wheels.
Safety Program Takes a Swing at Baseball; Milwaukee Brewers again deliver pitchers via sidecar.
Ural Motorcycles Across Ural Mountains; Boris Demtchenko, sent us English translation from his magazine, MOTO.
Side Effects Handi-Hack; Wheelchairs no obstacle for sidecarists.
Wheel Lead Formula; Peter Smith shares his engineering technology in verse and drawings.
Swiss Sidecarists Around The World; Australian Sydney Sidecar Owner’s President, Graeme Posker meets globe trotting Swiss couple.
My Motorvation; Charles Upham goes to Motorvation Engineering’s new location to pick up his Formula II.
The German Motorcycle Industry Since 1938; Reprinted from Deutsches Motorrad Register
Motorcycle Museums; Betty Luback provides a substantial listing of museums catering to motorcyclists.
Sidecar Shakedown Tour; Bob Mendel writes about Pete Hoover’s adventures
Wrenchin’ with J.R.; And How’s Your Clutching? By J.R. Ewing
MX Moto Guzzi Lives On as An Aircraft Fuel Vehicle; Torello Tacchi gives new life to his Italian thumper
The Market is There, How About the Product? Kanney Brown’s prophetic wish list comes true.
Ural America; The Russians are here! The Russians are here!
Cross Country Chariots; John Craggs’ European report on offroaders.

Volume 11 # 3 Winter 1994

15th National USCA Rally; Al Schultz gives us a photo report; Interlochen, MI
Griffith Park Sidecar Rally; after 23 years, Doug Bingham is still the driving force behind this sidecar meet.
3rd Annual HACK’d Invitational; the weather was fantastic for this Octoberfest.
Pundit Sidecarist Cogitations; J.R. Ewing supplies us with a trio of ideas.
Alternative Solutions to the Drawbacks of Telescopic Forks; John Hind gives us another way to make the steering lighter.
Meeting with a Remarkable Man; Roger Canfield’s tale of Three-Wheeling Through America
The Wind Beneath My Wing; Karl Spielman says if you want to be a monkey, sit in my chair.
To Newfoundland and Back; Eddie George takes us on a trip to the "Alaska of the East Coast.’
Prototype Watsonian; They only made one, and this is it!
Big Vee Twins for Sidecaring? ; A reprint from the Motor Cycle tells what it was like to test drive the Watsonian prototype
Sam and Joan larkman; Roy Workman tells us about a 1952 Ariel outfit and its original owner.
Bike Swapping; David Hough gives food for thought about letting someone else use your rig.
S.S.P. in St. Louis; Gene and Bonnie Pettit put their sidecar instructor skills to the test.
Sidecar Training; Ed Johnson reports on another group of graduates.
An Articulating Dragster Rig; Steve Neuschwander has something totally new and different …again!
Dan Roybal’s Lean Machine; Suzanne Coholic and George Mendel team up to bring us the story of this unique sidecar.
1994 East Coast Sidecar Road Racing; Rosemarie Wodchis’ first hand report.
Book Reviews; Sidecars have been a part of the motorized sport and transport from the very beginning, as shown in these three reviews.
Mi Amigo - Mexico; Bertha Forker reveals what it’s like touring our southern neighbor on a hack,
Chains On A Bike? Alan Huntzinger shows how to keep going in the snow.
Sauer Individueller Gespann-Bau; Peter Sauer shows what’s new with his company.
On The Road; Bill Wilson points out that motorcycling can be hazardous to your wealth.

Volume 11 # 4 Spring 1995 No Longer Available

Volume 12 # 1 Summer 1995

Road Testing the `95 HD Road King Custom Outfit: Don Waugh lends personal rig to Dodson's for a test ride.
Ural Road Test: A few kilometers put on the Model IMZ8.103- 40A
Sidecar Training Update; David Hough takes on a new task
Sidecars Shine in the Elephant Ride: Snow does not deter sidecarists...
Sidecar Rules: American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association and Sidecars
A Rally With A Difference: Keroule, an organization dedicated to promoting tourism for the handicapped.
Doo-Dah Rally: As I was passing through Arkansas, I saw a saw that could out saw any saw I ever saw saw. Now if you pass through Arkansas and see a saw that can outsaw the saw I saw saw, I'd like to see the saw that you saw saw...
Corsa Moto Classica: West Coast's premiere vintage motorcycle races
1995 Brass Monkey Rally Report: President's Day weekend get together
Sidecar Trials: Practically extinct/nonexistent
Marrying an Equalean sidecar and a Moto Guzzi Le Mans: Writer seeks help with problems
New Russian Motorcycles Arrive: Background information and specifics.
Motorrad Gespanne Katalog '95: 148 page book covers sidecars from Armec to Zero
My Sidebar from the Sidecar...Chris Dodson speaks her mind...
Sidecar Racing News.

Volume 12 # 2 Fall 1995

USCA 1995 National Rally; Wisconsin Dells was the site…but because we were so close we got to visit a couple of sidecar manufacturers.
CMW; Steve Clark makes it look easy when it comes to custom motorcycle work.
Novice Questions = Experienced Answers; Scott Wallen and J.R. Ewing share their thoughts for our benefit
British Sidecar Trials; Steve Poultuey shows us it’s sometimes harder than it looks
Leading Links News; Hall and Budd dominate July Sidecar MX
Reflections; Lance Brown reminisces MX early days.
Sidecar Races; HACK’d Editors visit track in Indiana
SRA; News from the East and West Coast.
Western Reserve Sidecar Campout; A May get together in Ohio
Sidecar Grand Prix; Season Winds down.
Handicap Rig; Regretably this outfit is for sale
World Watch; Continental Contemporaries Considered
Safety Tips; by H.A. Kendall
Legal Answers Workshop; A motorcyclist goes down. Do you know what to do?
Australian MC news
American Jawa’s Velorex 700 Sidecar
Realization; Fiction by Linda Peters
Unit Sidecars; David Hough visits Keith Wash in England
Painting Chrome Plated Parts; Curt Steely tells how
Francine West and The High Speed Wobblers
Ode to Tie Wraps; June Clark says "they are as essential as duct tape and bungie cords…"
Off the Assembly Line; Ed Johnson gets a Ural
FEM; Motorcycle News from Europe
Photo Potpourri

Volume 12 # 3 Winter 1995

1995 World Championship Sidecar Gran Prix; "Flat Track Flyer" Ed Doering and his camera report on the Dutch,
French and English GP rounds in a HACK'd exclusive.
Catalonian Grand Prix was the Season Finale; Bob Ridgway was there to get the facts and photos
Sidecar Racing in Portland, Oregon; Three wheelers' hiatus ends at PIR
Sidecar Racers Association-West; Desert winds aren't the only thing that race at Willow Springs
Sidecar World Report; 24 Hours on a Side Hack and other competitiveness
A Trip to Summit Point; A privateer, vintage sidecar racers' first trip to this racetrack in West Virginia
Summit Point, WV; Vintage Sidecar Races 1995
Brief History of Vintage Sidecars; Racing with the USCRA
Dudes of Hazard; A look at the 1995 Championship Winning Vintage Sidecar Team
Excelsior-Henderson; The return of the lost legend
British Sidecar Trials; Report on the Welsh Trophy Trial
Boss Hoss; With no transmission this rig has only one speed...FAST
Traveling Tales; Gremlins inhabit all things mechanical
So you're interested in a Sidecar...;An understanding of the basics will help you make intelligent choices
I Will Always Remember My First Sidecar; Bill Baysinger's reminiscences
Installing a Leading Link Fork Off of a Ural onto a Moto Guzzi Eldorado
Best Friends; My husband is having an affair with a redhead!
Lean Machine; Two wheelers aren't alone in their ability to scrape the pegs.
Left Handed Harley; Some People like being different
Sidecar Buddhist Monk; Shinkai Takada decided he would 'cure his cancer and ride a Harley'
Motorcycle Memories; Acquiring an adequate personal library
Wheels for the World Ride; The goal is to recycle wheelchairs for people who need one but can't afford it.
First Tri State Sidecar Campout and Craft Show
Ireland; Sidecarists' holiday on the Emerald Isle
WinterHands; There's no excuse to have cold hands.
Motorcycles in Gold; Swiss Goldsmith produces miniatures

Volume 12 # 4 Spring 1996

Pegasus; The vigilante incorporates those advances which have been developed for racing sidecars.
Another Vintage Rig Set to Race; Go fast Bob Bakker and veteran swinger Mike Taylor head for the checkered flag
Paul’s Panter Pride; Panther owners refer to them as a Big Pussy
33rd Annual Jumbo Run; Sidecarists help bring a smile to handicapped and deprived children
Moto Retro Company; Reproduction and customized Chiang Jiangs, Urals, Dneprs and BMW’s
EZS ; Dutch Manufacturer’s latest updates
A Happy Hacker; Research renders rapture with a SCF chair
Sidecar Postcards; Some dating from when postage was only 1 cent
Criticism Wanted; More dreams, designs and experiments from J.R.
Fork Fix For Super Steering; Eliminate heavy steering without using a Leading Link Front End
Technical Tales; Experience can be a real pain. It only pays off next time!
Our Ruby; Harley hack happens from parts
Motorcycle Apparel; What to wear and why
1995 Griffith Park; Last weekend in October in S. CA provides great weather for 24th Annual event
Sidecar Sarcophagus; Owner’s 13th Harley fetures 88 skulls
L.A. Police motorcycle Sidecar; a cage on wheels was really true.
Motorcycle Heritage museum; Excelsior sidecar examined
Movable Museum; an old idea is revived
Banshee Shoe Sidecar; The original cobbler’s advertisement promotion is in a museum, but you can make your own with scissors and some glue.
BMW/Steib; Franklin Mint’s first sidecar model
Too Much Racing; The Wodchis twins’; new logo, etc.
AHRMA; part of the race weekend included sidecars
Road Trip ’95; Long time sidecar racer Peter Essaff heads north
Ready to Change Hands; Two antique Harley rigs
Russian American Motorbike; Diligent pursuit broadens focus

Volume 13 # 1 Summer 1996

The Ultimate Rig; Swiss firm of Gruter & Gut uses a BMW powerplant
GG Duetto; Specs on Gruter & Gut's new combo
In Search of Excellence; J.R. Ewing discusses hydraulic suspension and flag bracket fabrication
Sidecar Subframe; Superstrong, home-made and built cheaply
Cincinnati Dealer Show; What's new and what's not
Hannigan Fairing Co.; A visit with owners, Ruth Ann and Dave Hannigan
Tales of the Southern Ohio Outback Hack; It takes all kinds of people to make this world.
Food For Thought; When to seriously consider a sidecar
Sidecar Safety Program; Another fourteen students trained
Elefantentreffen 1996, The German Mid-Winter Rally experienced.
Igor Readies for World Trip; Gestation, birth and evolution of Igor
Collecting a piece of History; Motorcycle memorabilia
1995 Sidecar Cross Series; Wrap-up of last season
Atelanto Grand Prix; A view from the sidelines
Leading Links MC; American Sidecar Cross prepares for European assault
Gearing and Techniques; Advice from Dad is best heeded
Laguna Seca; Three wheelers were back to wow the crowd
SRA East Event; Hot laps at Shannonville
Dance with the Devil; Get your adrenaline running quick
Motile Moreira Motorship; A tandem seater with all the amenities
The 23rd Brass Monkey Sidecar Rally; This year's event, Mulege, Baja
Side Effects; If it involves sidecars, this is the place
Pioneer Run; These old timers are still running
Bombs Away! Now that the Cold War is over, what do you do with the bomb casings?
New HMO; Swiss-made sidecar covers the bases
KYRNOS; French-made and futuristic styled chair from Side-Bike.

Volume 13 # 2 Fall 1996

Indian Sidecar; America's Leading Motorcycle Manufacturer Made Their Own Sidecar; right from the beginning to the very end.
Harley Rendezvous; First we had to mount a Spyder to a Sportster, then we left for the party in Upstate New York.
Sidecar and HARLEY Rendezvous; Dave Hall tells about his first sidecar experience
USCA; 18th National Rally; This year the United Sidecar Association held their National in Pontiac, IL.
The Tradition Continues; Enfield Bullet; Marty Scott is importing the motorcycles from India- and if there's enough interest,
he's going to bring in sidecars as well.
Griffith Park Accord; The time has come to get the sidecar industry organized...
B M F Rally 1996; Roy Workman reports RE: British Motorcycle Federation
Australian Indian; J. R.. Ewing explains sidecar wheel lead
First Class Family Transport; Tom Benson's Chief Outfit courtesy Old Bike Journal
Too Much Wind; Paul Meisel tries to figure out the problem
Great Southern Motorcycle Show; Larry Lehr and crew help get the word to the public
British Motorcycle Day; It didn't matter what you rode in on, as long as you spoke English
Candy Sidecar; See's Candies shows off their replica
1st Worldwide Meeting; International Military Vehicle Collectors Club sent a special invite to BMW and Zundapp rig owners.
Donizett's 'The Elixer of Love'; The opera review included a sidecar
AMA Vintage Days; There was plenty of sidecars to be seen in Ohio
Wild and Wet Schubenacadie; International sidecar road racing
3 Wheeled Record Holder; This dragster tries to keep three wheels on the ground.

Volume 13 # 3 Winter 1996

1996 Sidecar Grand Prix; Twenty one teams contested the seven round European events, in what may be last season for the class.
Sidecar Industry Council Meeting; Organizational meeting was deemed a success by all those present
SCF Sidecars; HACK'd Editor visits Kurt Liebhaber to see what's involved in constructing a subframe.
HACK'd 5th Invitational; A change of scenery combined with excellent weather made for a great time.
25th Griffith Park Sidecar Rally; Doug Bingham hosts the biggest and best yet!
HACK'd Survey; It's been 10 years since the last one
Keystone Kampout; The sidecar folks in PA are getting real good at this sort of get together.
Arctic Adventure; Robert Stephenson drove the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Ocean.
What Gave You The Idea that This Was A Good Idea? Mitchell Hiniker laments taking a street rig on the Barstow to Vegas run.
1996 Howdy Summer Rally; Larry Lehr tells how they do it in Georgia
The Ewing Method; Gary Haynes carries on the work of his mentor, in the articulating advancement theory.
What's With This Leading Link? Ed Bettinger gives insight towards better sidecar steering capabilities.
Building a BMW/Ural Outfit; David Hough tells what he did to make an airhead BMW sidecar compatible.
S7 Sunbeam with sidecar; First published in June 1952, The Motor Cycle
When Baby Makes Three; Additional family member justifies sidecar alternative, ie., driveshafts and diapers.
European Indians; Restored classics in Germany
Sidecar Safety Program; When there's a will there's a way
Welcome Home to Motorvation; Larry Alger jumps back into the fray with both feet planted.

Volume 13 #4 Spring 1997 (First 4 Color Separation Cover !!!)

Heritage Springer / Liberty Classic; Since this first one was made for the Japanese market naturally the sidecar is on the other side.
Liberty Sport Sidecar; Designed specifically for Harley-Davidson’s Sportster the Sport is so new we don’t even have photographs yet!
The Sidecar Enthusiast; A sidecar is a vision of a circus come to town, a ship setting sail on unchartered seas, a manned rocket launched to the stars.
A ‘Triumph’ of a Trip; Cruising the globe on a antique sidecar
A Tiger’s Tale; When does a dual sport Triumph metamorphose to a family vehicle?
Unit Sidecars; Keith Wash makes two sidecar models
BMW Conversion; Interchange a larger engine into a /2 chassis
Camera Cycle Birth; Getting the right angle for your mobile camera helps tremendously.
2,600 Miles on a Dnepr; Putting the outfit to the test proved that the original equipment is up to the task.
Moto Retro Company; A complete kit is now available.
New Cover for Ural and Dnepr Sidecars; Manfred Blanfort wants to keep your passenger warm and dry.
Wisenheimer Wade; Attempt to make editor homesick for Pacific Northwest.
Two Much Racing; Twins seek high speed sidecar thrills and earn track respect.
Season’s Last Ride; What could be better than two buddies seeing the sights?
Only Liberty Lefty in U.S.; Physically limited, Ken Tolley climbs aboard from the right side.
Labor of Love; Restoration of a ‘48 EL Harley rig
Love Ride 13; there were a few sidecars among the 20,000 motorcycle present
Oyster Fest 1996; Many pitched in for the cooking, cleaning, shucking and jiving.
Tomco Conversions; Rick Oliver has resurrected the Tomco motorcycle conversion for wheelchair bound drivers.
Sparrow; This three wheeler is destined to revolutionize the automotive and electric vehicle industry.
The Ewing Method? Vern Goodwin is the Grandfather of Electric Lean Technology.
The Journey; LA, Barstow to Vegas Trail Ride
The History of Motorcycle Sidecars; An eighth grade school project.
Sidecar Industry Council
Toys - What Nots and Fancy Dust Collectors
Cover Your Rig; Dave Hall highlights a few viable means to keep your rig looking good.

Volume 14 #1 Summer 1997

Cover Page Custom; Twenty eight years in the making, John Winter combined a Gold Wing powerplant to an assortment of stock and custom-made pieces to get this cruiser on the road.
Cinci Dealer Expo; The HACK’d staff pulls out the plug to promote sidecars.
A New Sidecarist; After two years of shopping for a sidecar Art Rhoades decided on a California Friendship III.
A Guide for Sidecar Riders and Builders; Edmund Piekert’s new book, Handbuch fur Gespannfahrer, begins an English translation by Felix Wartmann.
Tires Tell The Tale; J.R. was an adherent to the belief that one need only look at how tires wear to understand the forces at work.
Hollister ‘97; The ‘Wild One’ is 50 years old and Mike Corbin is making a party of it!
Side By Side; Ed Bettinger gives pointers for safety on the streets.
Single Cylinder Sidecar; MuZ 500 Saxon Tour coupled with Velorex 562 adds new dimension to touring.
Air Flow; Experimentation leads to less turbulence.
Catalogs; List of catalogs available for comparison and shop-at-home convenience with an eye towards sidecaring.
Daytona ‘97; Where the weather was warm and the sidecars more plentiful.
Daytona Auction Report; J. Wood & Co. had a softer than normal sale with a few sidecars listed.
The USA Attacks Europe; For the first time, Americans competing in the Sidecar Motocross Des Nations.
Survey Results; The first part regarding personals for driver and passenger.
Sportster (Soon To Be Evo) Sidehack; The Bettencourt Boys have the only Harley-Davidson on the road race circuit.
We’ve Finally Arrived; The twin sisters team ‘Two Much Racing’ heads into season with #2 plate.
Jack’s Brass Monkey Report; The annual President’s Day weekend get-together was held at Death Valley National Park.
Red Menace; Dan Irizary attempts to answer a few questions regarding interchangeability between Dnepr, Escort, Ural and Chiang Jiang.
Side Effects; Pete Smith knows three wheelers and gives a synopsis of his 30 years experience.
Pluto’s World Tattoo Tour; Pluto, an Irish-Canadian tattoo artist, is in the process of traveling the world on a Harley-Davidson and sidecar.
Ads & Arts; Interview with Ads & Arts America owner Ted Littler.
Indian Motocycle Museum; Springfield, Massachusetts, the birthplace of the Indian Motocycle, is only about 20 miles from site of ‘97 USCA rally.
Driving a Sidecar; Novices needed for course offering.
Tooling Up For Summer; Dave Hall takes a look at what’s available in tool kits.
Sidecar Security; A few of the best security devices.
Keeping Your Rig Gleamin’; Polishes, waxes and cleaners.
I’ve Got It Made in Some Shades; What’s hot in sunglasses.
Helmets; Selection from both ends of spectrum.

Volume 14 #2 Fall 1997

Sidecar Industry News; Professionals organize for mutual benefit
URAL Homecoming; Honchos from factory attend open house in WA
Elephant Ride; It’s not any fun unless there’s a challenge
The 1997 ‘Howdy Summer’ S.E. Sidecar Rally; Georgia Sidecar Club laid back rally
URAL Rally; Get out and explore the unbeaten paths
Hollister; Mellow after 50 years; The site of the ‘The Wild One’ golden anniversary
BMW National; Popular marque for 3rd wheel gang
Bigfoot Rally; 15 Bigfoots in Review
USCA National Rally; Sidecarists gather in Massachusetts
1997 Canadian Sidecar Rally; Worth a trip to Guelph
Driving A Sidecar Outfit; New manual now available
The Sidecar Industry Council; Trying to get it together
Mariposa Instructor Course; Flying the chair in reverse
Ural Motorcycles of York, Inc.,; New Products and services
Sidecar Friendly Dealer; Alaskan, Dave Critchfield
Moto Retro; Upgraded parts
Cheek Tire and Cycle; By the Cheek Brothers
Northwest Sidecar; Installations and service a specialty
"Ancient History 101A"; Competition dwells deep in the heart
Reflections "Wishes Fulfilled"; The evolution of a sidecar team
A One of a Kind Rig; Rick Huemmerich calls this one his
Television Sidecars; Doug Bingham gives insight to how you see what you do
Camera Cycles Update; Improvements in Texas
Escorting Sidecars; Winter demands adaptations
Sidecar Racing Returns To Road America ; A warm welcome after 10 year hiatus
Old Timers On Tour; Eddie George tells it so good you don’t need photos
Converted; Barry Bates tells why the Moto Guzzi Convert makes a good sidecar bike
Sidecar Articulation Considered; J.R. Ewing puts several forces to work
Technical Tales; Prevent an Accident - Save A Life
Meandering Mary's Musings; Mary Weidl combines Summer Solstice and sidecars
Promulgate Proclamation; What else is out there?
FEM; Current European Legislatory Concerns of Motorcyclists
Catalogs Update; Changes, deletions and corrections
The International Sidecar Museum; Located in Cingoli, Italy, the collection contains over 100 exhibits.
Aero Stich; Quality products stand the test of time

Volume 14 #3 Winter 1997 No Longer Available

Volume 14 #4 Spring 1998

ARMEC; From Switzerland, the Aregger Brother prefer their sidecar to fit BMW motorcycles with some fancy steering mechanisms.
Motorcyclists’ Posts Woman of the Month; Vintage sidecar racing star Oona Bauza combines naturalistic calisthenics abilities and female competitive charm to be one of the most visually exciting passengers on the circuit.
Vintage Sidecar Racing; Roger Schleicher captured on film excitement exhibited by chair teams.
North American Sidecar Roadracing; News gleaned from the SRA Informer
Racer’s Lament; John Wilson reflects on his recent racing history.
Race Day; Steve Baton got to have some fun and give us a great report from Portland International Raceway.
Hannigan New Models; Sporty or Classic, or do you prefer something really new - the Tricar.
A Better Mousetrap; Selling sidecars is a business that needs nurturing.
Barstow to Vegas; This dual-sport event had a solid sidecar contingency this year.
Side By Side; Rigging tech tips
On The Road Again; Physical limitations come second to one’s willpower
Sauer Gespannbau; One of Germany’s premier sidecar innovators, Peter Sauer, shows the variety of rigs he builds.
Vintage Photogrpahs; Share your family’s history of sidecar involvement.
Curtiss - Sidecars at the Cradle of Aviation; Glenn Curtiss is mostly remembered as an aviation pioneer,
but from 1902 to 1908 he was nationally famed as a motorcycle man.
Longest Ice Race; Sidecar rig paces skaters on ice…
To Slide Without Fear; One of the neatest parts to sidecaring is sliding in the turns.
Starting Small; After 15 years of riding two-wheelers, Stephen Steger stepped up to a sidecar.
Sidecars; newcomer Gary Rone jumps in with both feet with an EML GT.
The Russians Are Coming…; Ural dealer, Ramsey motors, finds how much enjoyment can be had from the third wheel.
The Iron Butt Rally, The Saga Continues; Dennis Cunningham is first sidecarist to compete in distance event.
Meandering Mary’s Musings; Thoughts to accompany your travels.
Technical Tales: Getting ready for season’s first outing.
Red Menace; The subject this time is SPEED
The Story of the Wobbles; Often a second opinion is just what the doctor ordered.
Fun Little Rig; When is a motorcycle too small to mount a sidecar?
The Genie Who Lived In The Sidecar; You never know what unexpected fortunes await you!
Australian Connection: A portrait of Hon Hurdis, the man behind HRD Sidecars
Porcelain Sidecar; A real collector’s Item - rare and expensive
My First, But Not My Last; Are we having fun yet?

Volume 15 #1 Summer 1998

Arlen Ness’ First Sidecar; The name Arlen Ness has become synonymous with contemporary custom fabricated vehicles
that up till now have always been based upon two wheels.
Indy Show; The 30th annual Powersports Dealer Expo moved to a new location and offered more room and things to see.
ARMEC at Bulow; Face to face meeting with the owners of Classic C Sidecars
D-REAM sidecar
Silver Star Gespann; preliminary evaluation of MuZ’s complete rig
Jam On Productions Volusia County Fairground SWAP MEET; Thursday was sidecar and trike day!
Rat’s Hole Show; Sidecars had their own class at this annual event.
Motorcycle Auction; Next time I’ll make sure I bring my checkbook
Sunday Parade; Arrive early to get a good viewing location
Vintage Imports; Matt Janquito has a knack for making these rigs look like they just came off a WWII battlefield.
Kicking Lies and Telling Tires; Don Douglas dies after printing special sidecar issue.
ARMEC Classic C - Sidecar Company. Come and say hello, an Open House
The Side Cars are Coming! The Side Cars are Coming! Laconia’s 75th anniversary will include three wheelers
Elephant Sidecars ’98; Five outfits conquer Colorado Rockies in February.
Goulding Replica; Famous sidecar make now produced in Poland
Scooter Art, Metal bender, Basic Bob, makes custom artwork
Sidecar Hearses; in they heyday outfits were used for everything
History of a Home-Made Enclosed Sidecar; Bob Messenger recounts an adventure he and his brother, Bud, made in 1939-40
Depression Panzer; Ed Hertfelder shows us what the U.S. Army was trying out.
Classic Motorcycle Weekend; Jerry Velte was last year’s sidecar class winner.
A "Combination" of Problems; H. Tims wonders why/how to tow a rig.
Watsonian History; Sidecar Manufacturers since 1912 the company still offers an extensive range of models to choose from
Red Menace; Dan Irizary tells us the truth about differentials.
The 61st Pioneer Run; Roy Workman reports on veteran machines cruising the south coast of England.
Working Bike; John Craggs says old BSA’s never die.
Fed Overseas Contact; Pauline LaMoon represents the British Federation of Sidecar Club
Down Under Report; Australians tour North American with sidecar on the right side.
Pike’s Peak Rig; Bob Bakker is ready to tackle road race hillclimb with a new more powerful outfit.
Moto Retro --- Ural; Upgrading the boxer twins and an electric start.
Sidecar news from Germany; Edmund Peikert says inflation is affecting sales.
Principles of Rigging; Article by Frand T. Zuch and Don Spaulding
Traveling Tales; Bill Wilson takes a humorous look at rigs seen.
Liberty Lefty Update; Ken Tolley keeps on customizing to meet his needs.
Iron Butt; Dennis Cunningham gives us the last part of his saga.
Indiana’ Motorcycle Roundtable
Inspired by Cesar; Stan Vorgias makes over his EZS

Volume 15/2 Fall 1998

There Is No Sensation Which Compares To Leaning A Motorcycle Into A Curve!; Doc Rourke tells how he used the
Goodwin/Ewing method to make his an articulating outfit.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; The Editor takes a personal look at the sidecar side of this get-together at the Mid-Ohio race course.
Riding shotgun; Baby Boomers’ mid-passage and improved design are fueling a resurgence of motorcycle sidecars
ARMEC; Tremola 2 for Road King - ALS and BMW Telelever Articulating for additional 35 degrees of freedom
THE 20TH ANNUAL USCA NATIONAL RALLY; Members of the United Sidecar Association gather at St. Joe, Missouri
Possession; Just who’s sidecar is it?
Sauer Gespannbau; German manufacturer continues to come out with new models and innovations.
Chinese Outfit; Trading partner sought for Chinese-made GOTO, WWII era BMW Clone
Speeding 2WS; Finlander Jukka Riekkinen shows us the latest updates and announces new North American importer for his Targa and Cabriolet models.
Opinions Count; "I was taught at a very young age that if you have nothing nice to say, say it about sidecars."
Sidecar Racing News; TT Winner, Rule Changes and Race Reports
Sidecar World; World Super Reports on the Web
Playing By The Rules; What are the American Motorcycle Association’s rules pertaining to sidecars?
No Obstacle Too Great for Speedy Twins; The Wodchis Sisters have a never-say-die attitude towards their sport.
SIDECAR CLUB of VICTORIA; Another website and Guinness record
MEMORIES..; A daughter’s wedding inspired Ian Kennedy to build wicker sidecar
1998 Australian Bigfoot Report; Sister ride to infamous Canadian Bigfoot Rally
Highway Funding?; Our bridges need to be fixed, not burnt behind us
SSP INSTRUCTOR NEWS; David Hough brings us up to date on what’s happening with the Sidecar Safety Program
Meandering Mary’s Musings; The prospects of a new outfit and a long trip can lead to an anxiety attack.
Charnwood Classics; Besides specializing in restorations this shop produces its own Sports Special
International Sidecar Museum; Located in Cingoli, Italy, the curator is also working on two new books.
Book Review: Around Australia; The Hard Way 1929 by Jack L. Bowers
1998 Sidecar Shop Of The Year; Send your nominations now!

Volume 15/3 Winter 1998

Griffith Park Rally; HACK’d Editor takes flight to West Coast .....
The Sidehack Strikes Back; MC Sidecar Rally Propels Sport into the Spotlight
HACK’d Invitational; The 7th Annual, proved the best yet!
1998 Hack'd Rally Report; Richard Maund shares his experiences...
Dual Sport Sidecar?; Mike Braverman tells how to have more fun with your rig.
Sidecar Industry Council Meeting; Discussions of the challenges.......
Memories....Betty Thomas remembers how much enjoyment her family got with their original sidecar, when after a sabbatical they acquire another newer model.
Whitney Brothers' Pikes Peak Story; Our racing experiences at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb
My Project Bike; Bruce Stephens culminates his improvement project leaving lots of room for thought.
VARIATION ON THE CRUISER: BMW Sidecar Design Study Becomes Reality
Two Fat Ladies; Sidecars and Food; a Fun combination...
BMW F650 for this new challenge; plus a Watsonian Stratford for aesthetics
Wheels In The Sky; Fiction story to tease the mind....
Spring in the South URAL Rally; The Cheek Brothers invite folks over for a party
Sidecars ... They’re different
Yuntsum Sidecar; Another use for a sidecar...
A trip to Perth, Broome, Darwin, Alice Springs and back to Sydney; Travel Journal, how the rig performed, and pulling a trailer...
Making Wishes Come True; Special people, making special wishes come true for special people.
LOVE SCOOTERS and SIDECARS? THE ARMEC® TREMOLINO SCOOTER SIDECAR! IS HERE! The Aregger Brothers have done it again!
Sunwind by Sauer; "A revolution in sidecar construction has been developed by us in the last 6 months!"
Bob's BMW Motorcycles of Jessup, MD is moving to a brand new building!
SIDE-BIKE presents a new model of sidecar; the Renaissance*
Casket Carrying Chair; Long time sidecarist gets his final ride
Pauline La-Moon; Federation of Sidecars Contact shows her Reliant outfit
Handicap Hacker; With some sidecar help Bob Baker is back in the wind
Model Builder; A vision built...
Charnwood Meteor; A fibreglass replica of the WWII Mosquito bomber’s drop tank
Filipino Sidecars; Philippine sidecars are used as common forms of transportation
Ride For Kids; A dozen sidecars carrying kids led a procession of over two hundred solo bikes.
Canine Carrier; A new way of taking your dog for a ride!
Two Much Racing; The Wodchis sisters stay impressive
Sidecar Racers Association East & West
American Earthen Trails Project; A real honeymoon trip included
National Motorists Association; The real causes (and Solutions) of Road Rage
Spain and France; Roy and Chris Workman take us with them on another sidecar holiday
The URAL - A motorcycle for the common people;
Toys; New Toys, Models and Nic Nacs

Volume 15/4 SUMMER/FALL 1999

Poker Run Surprise; Editor, Jim Dodson awarded Pop Dreyer Award
ARMEC - highlights of the Swiss sidecar company
Geezers On The Road; Eddie George shares his sidecar adventure with us.
Sidecars Seen at Daytona ‘99; a collection of rigs that participated at Swap Meet in Deland, FL
‘Have Chair Will Travel’ Guy Allen of Australia gives insight to 3rd wheel in southern hemisphere
‘Last Ride’ relates Gary Fettis’ memories of his sister and good times had in his rig.
Affairs of the Heart; a historical look at our favorite transport type; or is it hysterical?
Countrywide Motorcycle Tours Australia; a write up of adventures that take place Down Under and specially adapted rigs for survival purposes
Barstow to Vegas Ride as depicted by Mike Braverman and passenger using an Off/On road combination
Kawasaki Concours rig with Motorvation sidecar; Mike Stephenson shares his story of building, modifying and enjoying this unique rig.
We Learned A Lot At Sturgis; Doc Rourke and Elsie tell of their adventure.
‘98 S.A.F.E./HACK’d Invitational; Reminisces by Doc Rourke
Elephant Rally ‘99; American and German versions of Elephant Rides
HACK’d column reprint from February 1981 BMW News; the very first one every written by Jim Dodson, editor of HACK’d
Readers’ Rigs; pictures and notes of smiles and neat rigs
Harley Davidson Employee sets a new World Guinness Record
Market Report - How sidecars fit into Motorcycle market
Mexican Motorcycle Rally; what goes on below the border
Ural News Improvements on ‘99 models
DSK-The Danish Sidecar Club
Splashing About; Roy Workman’s report on Historic machines in England
Miracle of America Museum includes sidecars
California Sidecar Co. relocates to Virginia
Meandering Mary’s Musings; her perspective on Sidecaring in the Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain High; The new Summit model from ARMEC
Back Issue Itinerary; 15 years worth of published issues available.
A complimentary printing of itinerary for all subscribers.
 
 

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