I ve been looking at many different Wing rigs. The most recent one I ve found is a '96 GW with a Champion 2+2 car. It is in fantastic shape and has all the options EXCEPT for electric lean.
Will I regret purchasing something like this without the "lean" option? How necessary is it on a touring rig?
He is asking a bit more than I had planned on spending..$14K..but I m speculating that the lacking of the lean option may be a bargaining point.
I also am aware of that the 2+2 cars have parts available, so maybe installing this feature might be something I would consider after purchase,IF, indeed, it is deemed necessary.
Again, thank you all for your input.
The lean option is not a necessity. That is why it is an option.
Lonnie
Electric lean is a nice luxury, but I have been riding sidecars since 68 without it somehow.
I have had ten of them over the years.
If you don't want the expense or complications, a three point attachment, (two bottom one top), could be rigged with a manual lean out adjustment. It could have a hand operated screw with lock so that when heavily loaded you would have more lean out than when riding empty.
Most of the electric ones raise or lower the hack wheel to change lean out. This also tilts the hack body.
I never found it necessary until I owned one that had it. Since then, I wouldn't have one as big as a 2+2 without it. Before you commit, contact Champion and ask what it will cost to add it and make sure it isn't a special frame or axle. Just checking the price of the lean might not be the whole story.
Thank you for your replies.
