Thinking about a sidecar
#51
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
awsome!! congrats, looks great. youll have a blast with her.
one thing to watch out for,, many new hack riders missjudge how WIDE they are and run the hack into things while parking!! becarefull
one thing to watch out for,, many new hack riders missjudge how WIDE they are and run the hack into things while parking!! becarefull
#52
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
ORIGINAL: vertigo14
they need a detachable sidecar so i can take my 65lbs dog with me on occasion
they need a detachable sidecar so i can take my 65lbs dog with me on occasion
#54
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
I usually don't let go of the handle bars when riding, but gave it a try at low speed and, yep, there was a slight wobble. Have the steering stabilizer on it now, so will see what it does going to Yuma in a couple hours.
This is a detachable sidecar, quick disconnect on the brake line and wiring, 5 bolts and it's off.
Bet it takes a while to realign those 4 mounting bolts though.
Yep, being real careful about the width. Keep reminding myself I'm a lot wider on the right side.
I'll give a better review after the 200 miles tonight. A nice curvy road from here to Yuma for most of the ride.
This is a detachable sidecar, quick disconnect on the brake line and wiring, 5 bolts and it's off.
Bet it takes a while to realign those 4 mounting bolts though.
Yep, being real careful about the width. Keep reminding myself I'm a lot wider on the right side.
I'll give a better review after the 200 miles tonight. A nice curvy road from here to Yuma for most of the ride.
#56
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
Hey Yuck, I got a reverse gear,,
Yo, Mama, get out and push the bike back!!
Ain't that what we take then for??
OK, back to reality, yeah, she just slapped me upside the head.
The ride to Yuam was a little effort, didn't have the adjustments quite right. Made some more adjustments this morning, and it seems to be handling much better.
Did notice I need to gear it down a but, thinking about 500 RPM would be good. 6th gear is useless with the added weight and wind drag.
And then maybe, no, most likely a bigger motor. Extra 300+ # need a lot more torque.
But, Momma is happy..
Yo, Mama, get out and push the bike back!!
Ain't that what we take then for??
OK, back to reality, yeah, she just slapped me upside the head.
The ride to Yuam was a little effort, didn't have the adjustments quite right. Made some more adjustments this morning, and it seems to be handling much better.
Did notice I need to gear it down a but, thinking about 500 RPM would be good. 6th gear is useless with the added weight and wind drag.
And then maybe, no, most likely a bigger motor. Extra 300+ # need a lot more torque.
But, Momma is happy..
#57
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
NICE RIDE
Yep...us guys with the sidecars get a lot of grief from some folk.....i always figure there may be a little jelousy cause thair bike may not turn as many heads as ours do..i've been riding for almost 22 years now and i enjoy my hack...hope you enjoy yours..Ed.
06 FLHTCUI W/sidecar
Yep...us guys with the sidecars get a lot of grief from some folk.....i always figure there may be a little jelousy cause thair bike may not turn as many heads as ours do..i've been riding for almost 22 years now and i enjoy my hack...hope you enjoy yours..Ed.
06 FLHTCUI W/sidecar
#59
RE: Thinking about a sidecar
Yup, still here. I forgot about it too.
Got back a week ago from our trip. 7420 miles, 28 days, 20 states! I have got to figure out how to post pics. We got some great ones. Nice thing about having the sidecar, Momma can snap away while we're going down the road.
She loved her sidecar. Very comfy for here and the extra storage made a big difference in what we could take and buy on the trip. Caught her sleeping several times. Got ornery and put her tire on the rumble strips and woke her up.
Got lots of looks. People driving by in cars taking pics. It was fun. Only saw 4 other rigs with sidecars on the entire trip.
I made a couple of brackets with wheels to put on it so I can take it off and roll it around, and it will go back on a lot quicker.
All in all,we think it was well worth the money.
Got back a week ago from our trip. 7420 miles, 28 days, 20 states! I have got to figure out how to post pics. We got some great ones. Nice thing about having the sidecar, Momma can snap away while we're going down the road.
She loved her sidecar. Very comfy for here and the extra storage made a big difference in what we could take and buy on the trip. Caught her sleeping several times. Got ornery and put her tire on the rumble strips and woke her up.
Got lots of looks. People driving by in cars taking pics. It was fun. Only saw 4 other rigs with sidecars on the entire trip.
I made a couple of brackets with wheels to put on it so I can take it off and roll it around, and it will go back on a lot quicker.
All in all,we think it was well worth the money.