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Old 09-15-2020 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by eighteight
Not a naysayer, but I am saying it’s a different skill set
That is fore sure. I often give people looking to go that route a chance to try one or both of mine . It at least gives them a better idea what to think about and more questions to ask. There is a big difference in sidecars done right.and those with short cuts or poor workmanship.
The gold one will cruse at 100 MPH easy the black one is stable at 100 but the 750 is working hard and if wind is wrong it won't get to the top end. The Gold one has over 40,000 miles on it now. The sidecar will come off in 20 minutes and the bikes rides great without it. Just returned from a 1,700 mile ride with some friends . Mine was the only rig there. Each year a few of them try it . Buying a sidecar with out knowing what you are getting into can end badly. Couple good places to shop depending on what side of the country your are in.
It is not my place to discourage or encourage others to do it or not. Only to provide things to think about and help them avoid a lot of the BS about sidecars.
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 03:56 AM
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I just overpaid for a 98 Heritage Springer, but it was local and low miles and great shape.. I did a lot of research the last 2 months before buying it..
So if you like it go ahead.. The market is all over the place...
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 04:30 AM
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Good eye smitty. The sidecar as smitty mentioned looks to be aftermarket. Damn close to a harley tub but there are some differences in the suspension , shape of tub, fender suspension ect.
Take it for a ride to see how it is setup. Sidecars are a different animal, but can be a blast.
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by im
Could that be a movie bike or movie theme bike ? Spurbury?
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This is not a real police bike. The logos are wrong and the name Spurbury on the saddle bag is from the movie Super Trooper.

And we have co-winners in the Eagle Eyed Movie Trivia contest:

A screen grab from the movie. (Which I have never watched)

 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Kawickrice
Good eye smitty. The sidecar as smitty mentioned looks to be aftermarket. Damn close to a harley tub but there are some differences in the suspension , shape of tub, fender suspension ect.
Take it for a ride to see how it is setup. Sidecars are a different animal, but can be a blast.
A different suspension would be a good thing.
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 09:11 AM
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not to mention the CB antenna! Not a 2 way, best I can tell.
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 09:21 AM
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If it was a true HD sidecar in that condition, with all the mounts it could bring 10K for just the sidecar. The sidecar alone depending on options it has or does not have new would be around 5-6 K Mounted right another 6-$900. with a long wait to have it built and finished.
More pictures would help ID the sidecar. It could be one of a couple different ones from the pictures. Good sidecars have a resale value . But they take time to sell. You most often have to wait a long time.
The 2004 RK 10,000 miles tugging a sidecar 4 to 5K maybe on a good day.
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 10:44 AM
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Took me several years to sell a very nice Goulding "Rocket" rig at the Wauseon swap meet

( Round stainless nose cone and a cool tail fin )
 

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Old 09-16-2020 | 10:49 AM
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Arent police bikes severe duty as in the engine etc has seen better days?
 
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Old 09-16-2020 | 11:17 AM
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No chance in hell I'd pay 11k for an 04. But that's just me.
 


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