Have 07 Honda Shadow Aero (750cc).
Thoughts on specific best sidecar options (for passenger use)?
Jeff
Jeff,
What a can of worms you've opened!
Give us some more data. What kind of driving? Long Distance Touring, Ice Cream Runs in town, Off Road, Substitute Camping Vehicle? There are tons of options.
How about your passenger? Young, flexible child or senior citizen? A mere wisp of a person or someone of more substantial size?
Your Shadow Aero is big enough to pull a medium weight sidecar around town but might be a disappointment on the super slab if you're pulling a lot of weight. Give us some more data.
The best sidecar option is the one that does the particular job you require it to do. It is like "what is the best pair of shoes". They have to fit and do what you need.
I can think of places where the best sidecar option is a Rokon with flat bed sidecar but it wouldn't even be allowed on a freeway.
Al Olme - 7/8/2014 11:16 PM
Jeff,
What a can of worms you've opened!
Give us some more data. What kind of driving? Long Distance Touring, Ice Cream Runs in town, Off Road, Substitute Camping Vehicle? There are tons of options.
How about your passenger? Young, flexible child or senior citizen? A mere wisp of a person or someone of more substantial size?
Your Shadow Aero is big enough to pull a medium weight sidecar around town but might be a disappointment on the super slab if you're pulling a lot of weight. Give us some more data.
I'm a few days from 70, wife is 67. Thus, we are not hot-rodders.
I carry 175 pounds, she's in the 135-140 range.
We do no super slab riding unless it it is the only option. Typical rides here (no touring) are on Northern Michigan two lane roads at top speed limit of 55. Sunday or week-day rides of 40 to 200 R/T miles (dinners, friend and relative visits, sightseeing and such), ice-cream runs and trips to town. I also use the bike for my commute to the local community college where I teach part-time.
Does this help?
Thanks,
J+
frjeff - 7/9/2014 6:39 AM
Al Olme - 7/8/2014 11:16 PM
... Your Shadow Aero is big enough to pull a medium weight sidecar...I'm a few days from 70, wife is 67. Thus, we are not hot-rodders.
I carry 175 pounds, she's in the 135-140 range.
We do no super slab riding unless it it is the only option. Typical rides here (no touring) are on Northern Michigan two lane roads at top speed limit of 55. Sunday or week-day rides of 40 to 200 R/T miles (dinners, friend and relative visits, sightseeing and such), ice-cream runs and trips to town. I also use the bike for my commute to the local community college where I teach part-time....
Jeff, here is a sampling of local-to-us mid-size tugs with Texas Rangers and a Velorex 563, all of which are used just as you describe. The highest mileage unit in this pic is the Suzuki 800cc cruiser w/Velorex 563 with 45,000+ miles as it is the only one routinely used for commuting to work, and even school back when Paden was in high school - where I suspect she was one of the coolest kids on campus:
Some sidecars can prove a little difficult for us mature folks to exit. Gene in Texas had a local welding shop build and bolt-on this front hoop bar to help Kay safely enter/exit their Texas Ranger sidecar:
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
This 750 Aero has been serving me as primary transportation for 5 years now. 40 + MPG
Lots of pretty girls doing drive by shootings.
Phelonius - 7/9/2014 12:19 PM
This 750 Aero has been serving me as primary transportation for 5 years now. 40 + MPG
Lots of pretty girls doing drive by shootings.
Phelonius,
What brand/model is your sidecar? Love the look!
Jeff
My wife, same size, likes the comfort and ride of the Velorex sidecars. A 562 Cruiser or 563 Tour will fit up nicely for your purpose.
New, they come with all factory accessories. Under $3,600. new. No list of extra cost items.
We happen to be dealers but aren't trying to sell you one of ours. They are often for sale on the used market at big savings on Craigslist.
Here is 750/563 rig we set up.
Lonnie
It is a Kenna. The swing arm pivot point is behind the wheel axle. This makes it take bumps very gracefully.
I did this on a sidecar I built earlier and it is one of the reasons I chose Kenna.
