Hey there from Central ohio. I dont have a sidecar yet, but the idea is very intriguing to me and I've been doing homework and thinking about buying my first. I've got a 94 Goldwing. hopefully by the end of this coming riding season, I'll have one!
Greetings from one to another, Kennesaw, Georgia, here. I too just took the plunge and am waiting on the mounts to attach an Champion escort to an 08 Harley Ultra Classic...........will post pictures as we go...........
Welcome aboard Adam! There are many great folks here at sidecar.com so if you have any questions don't be shy in asking.
WARNING:
Sidecar fever is a serious thing and there is little chance of a cure. Your post has confirmed that you have been bitten by the sidecar bug. This is not a bad thing at all....go for it.
Welcome to the world of sidecaring.
Figure this would be a good spot to ask this.. But in the search for the correct match for my GL1500 wing, what weight car would I look for? I've got a style in mind that I'd like to have. But just wanting an answer on a car weight with frame...
But just wanting an answer on a car weight with frame...
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Just about every sidecar is different weight wise, is it fiberglass, metal, single seat or duel, does the front lift, does it have a cycle tire on the car or is it a auto tire, tell us what your looking at, on a wing bigger is better.
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I agree with Shadow1100T, with the GL1500, go big. I am running a GL1500 with a California Friendship III. Works well, and a big enough trunk to accomodate hair dryer, coffee pot, and curling iron (My wife can pack light when necessary, but she loves the extra space). Plenty of power and no handling problems.
I have to agree with coyotex..........I am running a GL1500 with California Friendship III as well and it is working very well. I am about to install a modified triple tree to improve the steering effort and I am going to realign the chair. The 1500 has plenty of power to pull the hack and unlike coyotex's wife, mine can not pack light. LOL I call her "The Queen of Cram". She can utilize every crack and crevice of space. If you can find one, go for it.
I'm running a 99 GL1500 w/Chapion Daytona 2+2. Car is big, weights in at 22o lbs. Will seat an adult and child in comfort, two adults is rather cramped. Rig moves down the interstate a 70mph with ease or the backroads at a more enjoyable 55 -60 mph. Gas milage suffers a bit from the larger car but the space and comfort are well worth it. Welcome and best of luck on your selection.
Ride Safe
Roy
Thanks for all the good info!! I think it was hannigan i was looking at, they have a couple nice ones. and there are some others that are "made to fit a goldwing" I guess i should really find someone closer to me that's got something similar to what I have/want... and beg and plead them to let me ride it around the block a couple times.. see if I really want to go this route.
Good idea to try a rig out before you spend several thousand bucks then find that 3 wheeling is not your bag. Unlike a trike kit, with a sidecar rig you aren't destroying the bike if you decide later to go back to solo riding.
Lonnie
I'm from Canton, Ohio and just bought a 2002 Electra Glide Classic with a TLE. I haven't been on a bike in 20 years so this should be an experience. I plan on riding with my lab Murphy.
Rick
Toss a sandbag behind the seat for ballast till you get used to it.
You'll be glad you did.
Download the free books here and read up, then practice what you read.
Lonnie
I second the advice Lonnie gave. A sidecar rig is inherently unbalanced, and the books tell you how to handle that. Good luck and welcome!
Bill
Thanks Lonnie and Bill. I read the free books and plan on using ballast. There a lot of big parking lots close.
