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(@smitty901)
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Β  I am pretty sure this is one of those knock offs. Take a look and tell me what you think and what you know. It was passed to someone as settlement for some money owed. The new owner wants to mount it on a 2020 RG. I have more pictures. The accent strips on the nose are riveted on.

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Posted : December 14, 2024 9:35 am
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Not a good idea at all to mount it on a big bike..Harley?

From here it could be one of the made in India sidecars. ( Cosy, Indie, Kozi etc.

But just as likely to be a safety wholesale sidecar.

Run away quicklyΒ 

 
Posted : December 14, 2024 9:57 am
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I got the same idea. Of those sidecars the universal mounts are (in)famous for to be of poor quality. If someone wants to use it, then best on a scooter or very light bike up to perhaps 500ccm and applying well made hardware for the mounts.

 
Posted : December 14, 2024 10:06 am
(@miles-ladue)
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@smitty901, I must agree with the comments from @brstr and @peter-pan, that is in fact one of the knock-offs, worth maybe $ 1,000.00, and should only be mounted to a smaller scooter, maybe 350cc and less.

As @brstr suggested, "run away quickly". If your friend isn't able to run, I will offer a can of RedBull, as...it gives them Wings, so they can fly away.

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Posted : December 14, 2024 10:15 am
Dave Brakebill, Thane Lewis, Brstr and 1 people reacted
(@smitty901)
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This is what I was thinking. I was surprised the sidecar is a bit over 300 lbs.Β  But axle seems small and it just does not add up to a anything other than a knock off.

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Posted : December 14, 2024 10:30 am
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This photo of the step plate --->

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That's not the typical step plate you see on the Rocketeer nor on the Cozy.

But it does look pretty much identical to this kit available on eBay --> https://www.ebay.com/itm/403947111049

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Posted : December 14, 2024 2:53 pm
(@smitty901)
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Posted by: @ned

This photo of the step plate --->

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That's not the typical step plate you see on the Rocketeer nor on the Cozy.

But it does look pretty much identical to this kit available on eBay --> https://www.ebay.com/itm/403947111049

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Thank you . He is going to try it so I am going to try to help him.

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Posted : December 15, 2024 12:44 pm
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This is a Inder Sidecar. The importer is in Texas. You can tell by the swingarm, step and mounts on the frame.

 
Posted : December 20, 2024 10:44 am
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@sidehack05Β 

Β  Once again Thank you. And the other members that posted. The person I was helping find answers will be joining here.

Referred him to TSC for better mounts and they sent him what was needed. Few minor issues but we work out theΒ  biggest one over the phone.

He will have it mounted by time the weather clears up.

Pictures will follow soon.

 
Posted : January 13, 2025 9:01 am
Brstr, sheath, SwampFox and 1 people reacted
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Β Update on this. Fred has not wavered in his mission to get the sidecar mounted on his 2020 Harley RGL. We have had many text,emails and phone conversation.

Β  Needed a few more parts from DMC It is mounted and rolling . Now down to some adjustments. It won't be long and he will be good to ride.

Thanks again. Will get him in here and he can tell his own story.

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Posted : March 25, 2025 1:38 pm
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Β Update he is driving it and happy with how it handles. His next step is one at a time replace every bolt that came with it. They are soft junk.

 
Posted : March 29, 2025 11:41 am
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Right On!Β  Great news on a Saturday morning! 😎Β 

Hold my keyboard and watch this! πŸ™ƒ

 
Posted : March 29, 2025 11:52 am
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Β Not many buy a used pretty much still in the box sidecar never having mess with one before. Then find out it is not what it was pretending to be.

Then learn universal mounts are not. Then get better parts from Texas side car and need a couple more. No madder the hurtle just keep at it.

Adjustment learn a few things more adjustment. Then another test ride and it is good to go.

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Β Fred will fit in very well.

 
Posted : March 30, 2025 8:33 am
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Definitely inspiring.Β  Goes to show what hard work, persistence and great support can accomplish. 😎Β 

Hold my keyboard and watch this! πŸ™ƒ

 
Posted : March 30, 2025 11:06 am