hello, I'm new to this forum and I have some questions to ask you guys. I'm planning to buy 49cc BMW motorcycle with additional sidecar and I don't know if they still sell one. I need to know the original price of the used ones, and if there's no 49cc, it's ok. It seems that people don't usually ride sidecar anymore. Also, where do I usually get one? State?
People don't usually drive sidecars...?! Well, gee- I'll step aside for the experts on that one.
While I'm no expert on BMWs, I have to say I've never heard of a 49cc BMW motorcycle. They must be pretty rare.
so *which* vintage bike are we talking about here? 49cc will get you and your sidecar down the road, but not very fast. You may want to check out Steib at Blue Moon Cycle in Georgia. That might fit with the look and feel of your bike.
I just want to ride in the streets instead of cars.. sometimes, we can detach the sidecar and ride in single motorcycles too right? Is it kinda challenging to do such thing? I remember one of you guys told me to get a professionals and let them do it for me,,.
removing the sidecar to ride it as a two wheeler is not advised. The set up is difficult to get back on in the same setting each time, and the install is a bit much. Best to have a seperate two wheeler for when the desire to ride a two wheeled machine strikes. Leave the sidecar rig as a unit.
oh ok, thank you
oh by the way, this is first time I've ever ridden a motorcycle or with sidecar. Should I go to some kind of special training school or something because I don't know if I'm gonna get hurt or not. Oh and there are some of the states that don't allow sidecars in the streets right? Which?
Sidecars are OK in all States. Yes it would be best for you to get some training befor you try to drive a sidecar rig.See if you can find someone with one who could show you what it is like to be on or in one
Wow- this person is literally starting from square one.
If you start riding a sidecar rig from the beginning, you would have an advntage in that you wouldn't need to "un-learn" previous techniques, or would it be learn new ones...? Anyway, you'll be less confused.
Christy needs a father figure/mentor to start from the beginning, IMO.
Thank you for the information but please don't call me Christy T_T
My name is Chris, my friends used to make fun of me by calling me Christy so please don't call me that.. T_T
Well, you can call me anything- except late for dinner. I saw in your other post that you're from Korea. I have to think there must be somebody in your area who might talk to you in person. ?
There would be pro's and con's to learning on 2 wheels vs 3 wheels. They really are not similar even though they both involve motorcyles. Personally, I have both because if I only had a sidecar, I'd miss leaning into turns.
Talking with someone local would help you figure out licensing and insurance, which differs from state to state. That person would also be able to help with places to look for a rig in your area, or if you have enough money, where to look nationally.
Good hunting and good luck, Chris.
Is that you in your avatar photo?
Here is a photo of my sidecar rig. I built it myself. The body was made from used breadpans that I purchased when a local bakery went out of business. The frame of the sidecar I made from steel, and the wheel is from a Honda. Thats me in the background wearing the checked red wool coat.
um, it's kinda weird, the window pops up when I click the address, but there's no photo or anything..
Originally written by Lunatic on 3/18/2007 6:16 PM
Here is a photo of my sidecar rig. I built it myself. The body was made from used breadpans that I purchased when a local bakery went out of business. The frame of the sidecar I made from steel, and the wheel is from a Honda. Thats me in the background wearing the checked red wool coat.
Yes, there is no photo, just a blank pop-up.
