I am new to the sidecar world. I currently have two bikes. One is my first bike which is a 1991 harley 1200 sporty. I would like to find a sidecar for this bike so my son who is 9 and suffers from autism could ride with me. I have recently found a vetter terraplane that needs some work but sounds reasonable for $500. Just wondering if this would be ok with this bike as the vetter is bigger then most sidecars I have seen. Also is this a reasonable price?
$500 is an absolute steal. It will bring about $1500 normally. Keep in mind, however, that the sidecar is only the start. Unless this is currently mounted to a Sportster, finding or fabricating mounts for a sidecar they stopped making 30 years ago can cost twice what you are paying for the car. Take your son with you when you look at it. A Terraplane is an easy one to get in and out of, but if he is a little bit claustrophobic, it may not be the best choice. A friend's wife once called theirs "a coffin with a window". They moved up to a Formula 2 and she was much happier.
On the other hand, the closed in characteristic might be more like a security blanket to him and be ideal.
Price on the sidecar is good. Matchup with Sporty not as good. Long sidecar with long frame/short bike with short frame.
Sportys don't handle the heavier sidecars well.
Lonnie
Yeah, I thought it was long for a sporty. Any recomendations?
The one we sell the most for Sportys is the 563 Tour Velorex.
Second is 562 Cruiser (not as nice but same classic body for less $).
Lonnie
