Ron, I started out in the class of '57 but didn't finish my degree until '73. I'm a little slow, sometimes.
Hall
Hall, "Slow" I can relate to. I spent nearly 9 years at Ohio State and wound up an ABD (All But Dissertation) after my advisor died at the age of 39 - brilliant alcoholic diabetic - which is NOT a good combination.
BTW, I'm envious of your rig! I'd love to have an Escort for Luke. It looks like one of the easiest to get out of.
Best wishes,
Sidecar Ron
Question to anyone. I've owned my rig for 4 days now. Other than a causual pony ride for friends, it will be just me & my 6lb. dog. There is counterweights in the sc. What is the average weight people use for an empty sc?
Ballast the sidecar up to about 1/3 the weight of the bike's weight and you should be good to go around the corners at normal speeds without fear of lifting the chair.
If temporary ballast put it low and as far back as possible.
Lonnie
Originally written by Hack'n on 11/25/2006 12:53 PM
Ballast the sidecar up to about 1/3 the weight of the bike's weight and you should be good to go around the corners at normal speeds without fear of lifting the chair. If temporary ballast put it low and as far back as possible.Lonnie
And then practice with it in right turns ...AND LEFT TURNS. What sidecar do you have???
Originally written by Hack'n on 11/25/2006 12:53 PM
Ballast the sidecar up to about 1/3 the weight of the bike's weight and you should be good to go around the corners at normal speeds without fear of lifting the chair.
If temporary ballast put it low and as far back as possible.
Lonnie
Does that mean I need 250# of ballast or does that include the sidecar's weight?
Hall
that 1/3 figure INCLUDES the weight of the SC, but not the passenger.Passenger will be an added safety bonus ballast.
another test is to stand next to the bike, and put your left foot on the left peg, and grab the handlbars like you usually do, then swing your right foot outward while pulling on the bars, and try and lift the ballasted SC off the ground. a little bit, 3- 6", is ok..any more than that , then you need more ballast.
Thank you, Bob. I'll remember that.
Hall
Originally written by helliott on 11/26/2006 9:16 AM
Thank you, Bob. I'll remember that.
Hall
I agree that it doesn't include the sidecar passenger, but I've always included my weight in the equation. I feel that it works best if it is figured with the absolute minimum weight you would carry going down the road.
Yeah, Mike, your right.
I forgot to mention adding driver's[operator's] weight to the bike.It should be included.
A 800# bike will top 1000 with a hefty driver.
