I agree on the Motorvation sidecar looking good. It also has a trunk, which is another plus. For my needs, however, it won't do because of the small cockpit opening. I like 'em, though.
Originally written by Hack'n on 12/27/2005 5:59 PM
It seems that the Sportster sidecar is no longer being offered by Liberty.The 562 Cruiser or 562 Tour fits nicely on the Sportys though.Another option for a retro look on the Drifters is the Motorvation Spyder. They have an Indian styled fender option for them that matches the Drifter/Indian fender shape.Lonnie
Lonnie, are the 562 Cruiser and the 562 Tour made by Liberty? I don't see any reference to them on the Liberty website.
The562s would be Velorex Sidecars.
Lonnie
Thanks, Lonnie. I'm getting smarter by the day, here.
Originally written by Lowbob on 12/26/2005 8:28 PM
The Dyna doesn't seem to be a good one for the job
I dunno about that... I had a Velorex hack on my '86 Sportster 1100 many years ago and it handled well, so the Dyna with its bigger engine and frame should be more than capable. I just happen to have an '06 Superglide that, thanks to my Ural, I can't stop myself from thinking about putting a hack on it. Thankfully, my finances won't allow for it at this point in time.
Anyway. I had a '99 Drifter 1500 a few years ago; I think it would make an excellent mount for a hack. I met a lady by the name of Sidecar Maggie a few months ago at the Ontario Southern Cruisers Rally. She has TWO Drifters with hacks - a 1500 and an 800. She was at the rally with her 800, it had a Liberty chair IIRC and it looked great.
Nice older reto motorvation on ebay right now under sidecars. Wish I had the extra cash I would go for it as I am sure it would better on my indian than the harley car. Good Luck
I have a used Motovation Spyder due in next week. This is an early spyder with the A arm suspention.
$1800
Jay Giese
Dauntless Motors Corporation
www.dauntlessmotors.com
866-638-1793
Doggone it, there are so many good choices out there. Good to hear that the Sporty worked good. That certainly would indicate that the Dyna would work. I know HD did test the FXR for sidecars because a friend of mine bought one years ago on the word from HD that it was suitable for a sidecar.
Thanks for the tips on the Motorvations, but I have relatives that I wouldn't want to get stuck in that 20x24 opening. I can see myself riding them down to the fire station to get extracted. I do like the Motorvation Spyder, though.
Harley had a sidecar option for the FXRs.
Quite a few of the FXRT and FXRP models were equipt with a factory car.
Same car as the TLE only with different mounts.
Hi Lobo
I have an Indian Chief with a Legend sidecar that really looks old school.
It finally runs now too that I rebuilt the engine and added oil cooler after 5000mi. Ive tried to post picture unsuccessfully but if you leave email address Ill send you photo
Happy hunting
Steve
