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Mike o

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Hello folks,

I'm new to the forum and sidecar ownership. Motor bikes have been part of my life starting at about 8 yo on a Cat Mini bike. I sold my last big road bike, a Yamaha road star, 4 years ago opting for a Honda Reflex 250 scooter which has been a blast. I ran into a pretty good deal that I couldn't pass up. A 2001 Kawasaki 1500 Drifter with a Motorvation Engineering Roadster side car. The bike only has 900 miles on it. After reading a lot of good info here, I took it for a test ride a week ago. Wow. How cool is that! I plan on taking it very easy while learning how to correctly handle the bike. I'd like to thank you all in advance for help and wisdom. I love all the avatars with your doggies in the side cars!

Mike O

Posted : March 4, 2011 11:35 am

chaddokid

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hi mike, welcome aboard, be safe and have fun.

Posted : March 5, 2011 7:00 am

Anonymous

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Welcome Mike, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Course I'm a newb also, currently with under a thousand miles on my rig - but the month isn't over yet. It's only been on the road since the first of Feb. I'm having a blast with mine.

Posted : March 8, 2011 2:48 am

Anonymous

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Welcome to the world of sidecaring. You will find some helpful books here http://www.sidecar.com/links3.asp

Posted : March 8, 2011 5:56 am

Bob Hunt

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Welcome Mike, after a lifetime of two wheelers I have found sidecaring to be a very rewarding experience!

Posted : March 8, 2011 10:32 am

Mike o

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Thanks for the warm welcome. Here's a few pix's taken a week ago on my maiden voyage (poser alert).

It’s been a blast the past week. Side cars are very addictive! I also order up the original installation, maintenance and riding brochure's that did not come with the car. Thumbs up to Mary at Motivation Engineering answering some questions for me.

Posted : March 9, 2011 2:11 pm

Bob Hunt

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Very nice outfit!

Posted : March 9, 2011 3:31 pm

Rotten Ralph

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Cool rig Mike - welcome.

Posted : March 11, 2011 10:28 am

horrorguy

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Welcome Mike,sounds like you have a great sidecar .you will have a lot of fun.

Posted : March 11, 2011 12:39 pm

Mike o

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update. 6 months new to sidecars. 3,000 all around town. Cannot imagine being without one ever again. Too much fun. Here are some pictures of my sidecar buddies.

Sam and Shawn