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Author Topic: steib sidecar  (Read 3835 times)

Offline wilcom

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steib sidecar
« on: August 11, 2017, 09:43:46 AM »
Does anyone have a Steib sidecar?

I picked up a nik-nak at a garage sale a couple of months ago. It's really cool even though it's not true to any year model of BMW.

If it was representative of a R65LS I would already have it in a glass case. But, alas,  it is not and I'm not a sidecar guy at all. What I would like to do is get this to someone with a sidecar  like this that would appreciate it for what it is.

There are lots of nice lil touches the artist or Asian sweatshop employee put on the model to signify it's heritage. Never mind the plunger frame and disc brakes LOL.  It's all metal.

Would just like to get this nifty thing to someone that would have an appreciation for it.

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« Last Edit: August 11, 2017, 09:57:32 AM by wilcom »
Joe Wilkerson
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past:
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1979 R65
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Offline Justin B.

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2017, 04:40:10 PM »
I need a full-sized one like that for the Wife's R65!
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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2017, 04:59:34 PM »
That's a great find!  And probably the most affordable way to get a Steib??
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2017, 05:28:37 PM »
My /2 conversion rig had a front disk brake - after I snapped a brake cable on the original drum in a panic stop.

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2017, 05:31:30 PM »
If no Steibers come forward, I'd offer to give it a home.  But not sure my shrine is worthy???
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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2017, 06:09:54 PM »
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That's a great find!  And probably the most affordable way to get a Steib??

I spotted a fishing pole when I drove down the street past the garage sale. Always looking for "boy stuff" at one of these. I stopped to see if they were parting out their poor deceased husbands treasures..... There wasn't much there, the pole was broken, but I did spot the bitch'n beemer with chair setting among some old silverware and a few lamps.

I went up to the gal run'n the show and in my most disinterested voice asked what she wanted for the little bike? drummmmmmm rollllllllll "two bucks", she said.......

Score one for the Airhead guy, It was mine...........
« Last Edit: August 11, 2017, 11:01:16 PM by wilcom »
Joe Wilkerson
Telephone man with a splash of Data
Menifee, CA

Present:
1984 BMW R65LS "Herr Head"
past:
1982 BMW R65LS
1979 R65
1980 R65
1982 R80RT
1974 R90/6
1972 R75
1964 R50/2
19xx R27
ZX-11

Offline wilcom

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2017, 01:19:57 PM »
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If no Steibers come forward, I'd offer to give it a home.  But not sure my shrine is worthy???

With a picture of a red sidecar rig in the back ground and using the word "shrine" for your lil display, I think the Beemer model will get the love it needs at your place.

I'll teach it to say Y'all and send it on it's way  ;D

Joe Wilkerson
Telephone man with a splash of Data
Menifee, CA

Present:
1984 BMW R65LS "Herr Head"
past:
1982 BMW R65LS
1979 R65
1980 R65
1982 R80RT
1974 R90/6
1972 R75
1964 R50/2
19xx R27
ZX-11

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2017, 05:23:47 PM »
The pic in the back is a photo of mine. It's a plain old Velorex. Like Justin, I'd love a full sized Steib but that's just a dream....
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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #8 on: August 12, 2017, 09:35:55 PM »
Being a former sidehack driver I think it is going to a good home. Enjoy!
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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2017, 02:31:54 PM »
Oh man, I certainly appreciate the compliment but now I'm concerned that I'll have some strict standards to uphold.  I hope I'm worthy!  I'd better get out the feather duster, for a start.
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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2017, 04:15:09 PM »
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I'm concerned that I'll have some strict standards to uphold

Naturally we will require pics once it has landed and in place.

A good pic would be the lil guy in the foreground and your rig in the background equalizing the size...............
Joe Wilkerson
Telephone man with a splash of Data
Menifee, CA

Present:
1984 BMW R65LS "Herr Head"
past:
1982 BMW R65LS
1979 R65
1980 R65
1982 R80RT
1974 R90/6
1972 R75
1964 R50/2
19xx R27
ZX-11

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2017, 05:03:26 PM »
I have been wanting to work on my photography skills........  Maybe this will be a good excuse to practice.     [ch129300][ch129300]
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Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2017, 11:38:16 AM »
Once you hack,
You can never go back.

I really need to buy a lottery ticket...

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2017, 08:40:21 AM »
How cool is this???   Greatest delivery I've had in a while!
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Offline wilcom

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Re: steib sidecar
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2017, 08:59:19 AM »
I love it when a plan comes together :)  it went to the right place for sure.
Joe Wilkerson
Telephone man with a splash of Data
Menifee, CA

Present:
1984 BMW R65LS "Herr Head"
past:
1982 BMW R65LS
1979 R65
1980 R65
1982 R80RT
1974 R90/6
1972 R75
1964 R50/2
19xx R27
ZX-11