Hannigan 2+2

wanley - 3/29/2017 11:32 AM
... I am hesitant to pull the trigger on one because of the heat here. I am afraid the passenger(s) will roast in traffic.
Anybody has one around south...

A passenger in most any sidecar will be hot when sitting still in the sun in the Southeast USA. A couple of things we've found that help are a sheepskin cover/pad on the seat and wearing a long sleeves "for shade" - such as a light weight mesh riding jacket or a light weight wicking "fishing shirt."

A local fellow with an Astro found that a couple of Pop Vents yielded a great improvement in ventilation when moving - as attested by his passengers, such as these: https://bikescreen.com/collections/accessories/products/pop-vents:

What kind of damper do you use, is it water tight and cold air tight? I really like the looks of it, with a few more wheels could be an indy car! It could also be used to blow up a skirt!!!! 😉

You can still get the vetter pop vents online for just a few bucks. I used them in my r1100/astro sport rig. I made the windows much larger on the 2+2 and found we did not need them.

I cut a 4 inch hole in the sidecar, placed a 4 inch PVC fitting cut down to the treads in the hole with epoxy. I then fiber glassed a hood scoop on. When the PVC plug is screwed in it is water and wind tight

Great idea!

Did you add a screen to the scoop? Wouldn't want the Mrs to be sharing the ride with any hitchhiking bees! 😀

Thought about it but never did. I may put a screen over the PVC back inside the scoop

Taco
I took your idea and added a front scoop to my rig as well. I didn't glass it to the body like yours and mine is smaller. like you a drilled a 3" hole in the body and bought a drain valve for an RV gray tank and bolted it to the inside of the car, this way the rider can just reach under the dash and pull the handle to open the vent, they can adjust the amount of air flow also. I did put a screen in the scoop to prevent the possible stinging visitor
My Wife loves it, she said it made a world of difference in air flow inside the car

If your going to the Sidecars in the Smokies I see you there. I live in Andrews NC so we don't stay at the Lodge, we travel back and forth each day.

we are going to be there, had a great time last year.

OK we'll see you, I"ll look for your rig. I lived in Savannah from 1973 to 1998, Oat land Island and Wilmington Island.

sounds good
we live south of Sav in Midway. I have been here since 1996

We have a 98 wing with the 2+2. Have considered making a soft top for it. Wife is 5ft 7", and with helmet on, top is just a tad tight. She prefers the top off anyways, would like a soft top for the shade. Love the rig combo though, handles well, and is comfy. Do not figure on sitting in saddle for long periods. At 70 mph, generally gets 25mpg= 140 miles to tank. Get it, make it yours!

making a trip to Louisville to do just that "MAKE IT MINE"... Can't wait... Thanx for the input

Will be there also. Will be on the grey k12 rig - great rally - great facility!