That is a pretty rig..
All the Harley rhetoric aside that bike with the 114 engine has all my fellow PGR buddies that have them raving. Prolly do a nice job of hauling what ever chair got attached to it. Being a Gold wing guy and now a temporary Yamaha guy I favor bikes with more than 2 cyls.
Quote from 2FLTC on July 17, 2023, 10:34 amI still must be missing something on the gold one they have the banjo with what looks like a quick connector facing the sidecar and one the red it's facing the bike which looks a lot cleaner. Both are mounted on the rear master cylinder.
This is a better view. You can see they tapped into front Master cycl. The quick dis connect is brass . The line is hard to see but runs straight under frame to the car.
I believe what has confused some of us, is the notation that the sidecar brake line is connected to the bike's FRONT master cylinder.
The pictures clearly show that the sidecar brake line is tapped into the bike's REAR brake Master Cylinder.
The bike's FRONT brake Master Cylinder is up on the right side of the handlebars.
As with ALL of the sidecar rigs I have owned, and built, I also tap the sidecar brake into the hydraulic brake line for the bike's REAR brake.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
This is the real Harley sidecar . Only offered to LE.
Quote from FlyingMonkeys on July 18, 2023, 11:27 amI believe what has confused some of us, is the notation that the sidecar brake line is connected to the bike's FRONT master cylinder.
The pictures clearly show that the sidecar brake line is tapped into the bike's REAR brake Master Cylinder.
The bike's FRONT brake Master Cylinder is up on the right side of the handlebars.
As with ALL of the sidecar rigs I have owned, and built, I also tap the sidecar brake into the hydraulic brake line for the bike's REAR brake.
Brain failure . Want I meant to explain was they plumbed it to the front master Cyl witch is the rear brake. Normally the plumb to rear caliper.
According to my source that rig was sold by St. Joe Harley Davidson in Missouri for $54,000 plus a not shown tour pack. He said that St Joe Harley put it together as they have an experienced sidecar guy on staff. My source sent a couple of pictures to my phone when he was there last Saturday.
$27k for the bike, another $15k for the hack, plus the labor to put it together, install the reverse, and the TP... Id say there is a little bit of markup in there.
Just FYI, the sidecar and reverse have some inherent issues.
Mine just landed from FL to NV, to CA (LAX) to HI.
Overall, this is a GREAT bike. The 114 makes pulling the excess weight effortless.
Now, the BAD:
1) - solo seat, simple enough to fix, right? NOT - mine has the left side rear floorboard... but the right side mount is where the sidecar mounts to... 🙁
2) - Cruise control turns on.. will not engage.
3) - Reverse gear. NEVER put the bike in first gear while still in reverse unless you know how to clear the codes.
The bike will shut off, and will start, but not stay running unless you clear the codes FIRST.
Well, it is pretty. Most likely won't see lots of miles, anyway, so hope the new owner enjoys it.
Guessing it was mostly a marketing stunt that they wouldn't lose money on.
Texas Sidecars has some pretty nice looking tubs that are a good match esthetics wise, with the H-D.
Friend bought an Street Glide after riding a Yamaha Royal Star for about a decade (still has it). After reworking the suspension and getting a seat that fits him he absolutely loves the bike. His favorite part is how it just eats up miles on the freeways, and how the stability allows him to enjoy the views along the way. He has met some great people at the H-D events he's attended, but is not a fan of the H-D attitude exhibited by many.
For me it would be an Indian with spoke wheels, and enough fringe to make up for my bald head. There were some stunningly beautiful examples at the national rally in Iuka. In my highly subjective, and biased opinion the classic Indian look is drool worthy. 😍
Here's a great example <insert wolf whistle here>:
Looks great even when flying while blind. 😉
Hold my keyboard and watch this! 🙃
Texas Sidecars has some pretty nice looking tubs that are a good match esthetics wise, with the H-D.
Friend bought an Street Glide after riding a Yamaha Royal Star for about a decade (still has it). After reworking the suspension and getting a seat that fits him he absolutely loves the bike. His favorite part is how it just eats up miles on the freeways, and how the stability allows him to enjoy the views along the way. He has met some great people at the H-D events he's attended, but is not a fan of the H-D attitude exhibited by many.
For me it would be an Indian with spoke wheels, and enough fringe to make up for my bald head. There were some stunningly beautiful examples at the national rally in Iuka. In my highly subjective, and biased opinion the classic Indian look is drool worthy. 😍
Here's a great example <insert wolf whistle here>:
Looks great even when flying while blind. 😉
That "Attitude" you speak of is direct result of media sensationalism.
There are simply too many guys thinking the rear world is like an episode of SOA.
The OG guys will still reach out and shake your hand and welcome you.
The Wanna-be's are an entirely different breed.
Well, it is pretty. Most likely won't see lots of miles, anyway, so hope the new owner enjoys it.
Guessing it was mostly a marketing stunt that they wouldn't lose money on.
I bought mine with 1279 miles on it.
The bike, was relatively inexpensive, compared to what is out there.
Cal HD $83k
Alaska HD $65k
I'm planning on riding the CRAP out of it.
Anyone know where I can buy a cover for my highway king with sidecar?
Rob Souza, it's only 2:37 in the morning here in Scotland, but since all the other sidecarists around the world wait for my 2 bits before they chime in, I am relegated to answer you first.
I use two separate motorcycle covers to cover the bike, and cover the sidecar. Actually, I carry 4 motorcycle covers with me, as the 2 all black Geza covers are for scratch prevention, and the 2 silver covers are for rain protection and......this is seriously important.....to make sure the motorcycle and sidecar are VISIBLE when parked in a hotel parking lot.
Bad experience one time....all black Geza cover....makes it difficult to see at night, and a lady backed into my 2 wheeled motorcycle in a hotel parking lot, and knocked the bike over. Fortunately she was honest about it, told the front desk guy, he called my room at midnight, so I went outside to pick my Honda F6B (Goldwing) back up off the ground. Her insurance covered all damage.
Lesson learned, use a silver bike cover.
Alternative for you...buy an oversized BBQ cover, or a oversized picnic table cover, etc.
I like that I can stuff 4 individual motorcycle covers into the right side saddlebag of my bike, that only opens halfway because of the sidecar being there.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
Rob Souza, it's only 2:37 in the morning here in Scotland, but since all the other sidecarists around the world wait for my 2 bits before they chime in, I am relegated to answer you first.
I use two separate motorcycle covers to cover the bike, and cover the sidecar. Actually, I carry 4 motorcycle covers with me, as the 2 all black Geza covers are for scratch prevention, and the 2 silver covers are for rain protection and......this is seriously important.....to make sure the motorcycle and sidecar are VISIBLE when parked in a hotel parking lot.
Bad experience one time....all black Geza cover....makes it difficult to see at night, and a lady backed into my 2 wheeled motorcycle in a hotel parking lot, and knocked the bike over. Fortunately she was honest about it, told the front desk guy, he called my room at midnight, so I went outside to pick my Honda F6B (Goldwing) back up off the ground. Her insurance covered all damage.
Lesson learned, use a silver bike cover.
Alternative for you...buy an oversized BBQ cover, or a oversized picnic table cover, etc.
I like that I can stuff 4 individual motorcycle covers into the right side saddlebag of my bike, that only opens halfway because of the sidecar being there.
Appreciate your input.
Fortunately I would only be looking at covering it at home and at work.
