elizilla
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I just bought a 1987 BMW K75 with a Hannigan sidecar. The bikes is pretty beat-up but it sure drives a lot nicer than the Ural. I could get myself in trouble here. 
Cool! Pictures?
Great Katherine! Good combo......a little more sporty????????? Nice.
Now that sounds cool! Which Hannigan sidecar model is it?
bicyclist
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By golly, I have an 87 K75! Best engine they ever made.
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elizilla
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Here's a picture of the sidecar. I am not sure what model it is.
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It looks as if it just might possibly have a slightly higher level of sophistication than the Ural.
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Now there is an understatement. Congratulations, Katherine---the older BMWs are great sidecar rigs. I miss my R-50 with the matching Steib.
skiper
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I think your bike would look like a jewel ; moving through the hills of the wild west. Sensational looking machine. Nice in any terrain actually..
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I loved the comment about "higher level of sophistication..." A German K75 made in the mid-80s is still eons ahead of a Ural build yesterday in Russia. This is not a condemnation of the Ural because people are buying it for that quaintness much like someone buys a "modern" Harley just so they can get air-cooling and a build-up crankshaft from the 1930s.
A German K75 made in the mid-80s is still eons ahead of a Ural build yesterday in Russia. This is not a condemnation of the Ural because people are buying it for that quaintness much like someone buys a "modern" Harley just so they can get air-cooling and a build-up crankshaft from the 1930s.
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Beautiful machine and nice color.
Did you do a previous thread where you spoke of your attraction to side car riding. If not would love to hear it.
Did you do a previous thread where you spoke of your attraction to side car riding. If not would love to hear it.
Katherine, that is a very nice looking rig, enjoy.
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elizilla
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My attraction to sidecars? Began because I have some mystery ailment that has been slowly crippling me. I may have mentioned it here occasionally before - my pet name for it is "Teh Awkward". The mystery ailment continues, but the sidecar thing is great on its own merits and I will keep doing it even if the docs figure out what is wrong and cure me. There have been some positive developments at the doctor's lately, so maybe I will get better. I don't really want to answer a million questions right now, because it distorts my thinking and makes me a hypochondriac. I'll tell y'all about it later when I know more.
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I hope things keep going in a positive direction for you, Katherine!
Yes, I too add my thoughts and prayers for continued positive developments. I like the way you deal with your ailments... side car! rather than stop riding......
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Katherine, you are "Top Shelf". Will keep you in my prayers.
That is a cool looking rig, Katherine! Congrats! Guessing it's a much different ride compared to the Ural.
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And it was even fitted with the Earles fork. Have fun with it.
And it was even fitted with the Earles fork. Have fun with it.