I used your e-mail address on your User Profile...it's the same that you have typed! Huh...oh well...need any help, feel free to e me! "SKULL"
Hi,
Actually even old R50/2 BMWs carried Steib and other fairly heavy sidecars. My R69S has a 1978 R100S motor so it could probably pull a Kenworth!
I also have several Chang Jiangs and even with the flathead motor they come with (22 HP) they do quite nicely pulling an all steel (heavy) hack up to about 55 MPH.
I have another nice rig which is a Chang Jiang with a 1951 BMW R67/2 motor. That one will do 70 MPH and I believe it has only 28 HP.
I like the look of the Plunger Frame Chang Jiangs but the swing-arm /2 BMWs are more comfortable for longer trips.
Check out www.changjiangunlimited.com and click on registry and my name. I believe I have a full page in there.
I'm headed to Daytona with my R69S in another 2 weeks. There is a nice sidecar show there every year.
I have a rig for sale if you're interested. Just contact me off-line.
Regds,
Jim
Jim, Thats the type of info I'm looking for. Real world data! What to expect from different type of rigs in respect to performance.
Whats a plunger frame? Is that like Earles fork BMW's?
I sent you a PM.
[QUOTE}Budget, hmmmm. I think I would like to spend the least and get the most! But who doesn't. I really have no idea what to expect as to price. I will spend what I need to to get a quality rig that is safe and fun to ride. Can you do that for say $10000???
I paid $8000 for a 1998 Honda Valkyrie with only 6,000 miles on it. I still have two more years left on the warranty. I've seen a number for sale cheaper than that lately. Another $550 or so will get you a rock solid subframe from Dauntless and Jimbo is selling his Chaing sidecars for under $1000. Now you have 100+ horsepower that will pass everything except the gas pumps. (Fully loaded I only get about 25mpg), but I tend to spend most of my time over 65 mph.
Thanks Mike!
I'll definately check into that!
I guess I need to research what bikes can be used for sidecars and also the differences in the sidecars.
Is there anywhere on the net or something in publication that I can get this info? It would be nice to have a "Buyers guide" to sidecars!
Any magazines that have good info on sidecars?
Thanks!
Originally written by Tray on 2/14/2004 2:57 PM
Thanks Mike!I'll definately check into that!I guess I need to research what bikes can be used for sidecars and also the differences in the sidecars. Is there anywhere on the net or something in publication that I can get this info? It would be nice to have a "Buyers guide" to sidecars!Any magazines that have good info on sidecars?Thanks!
Go to http://www.sidecar.com/Hal.htm and start with his sidecar catalog. It'll give you an idea of what's out there, then go to http://www.sidecar.com/Businesses.htm and click to your heart's content. The next step is to keep asking questions. Chances are we can find someone who has tried any combination you come up with.
>>Any magazines that have good info on sidecars?<<
Hack'd Magazine is the best one in this country. Email: hackdmag1@sbcglobal.net
Chris Dodson.. editor
Also , of course sidecar.com right here has some great info.
Also#2..come join us at SCT the home of the Internet Sidecar Owners Klub. We have about 1200 members and typically generate over 1000 posts a month.
See belwo for link to site....oh and once there (you have to join yahoo and get a name and password by the way..it is free though)...once there go to the links section and also the files section at the left of the screen...you will be amazed at all th einfo that is there.
Thanks Mike and Claude!
Oops, I forgot the link to SCT..SEE BELOW 🙂
