SCT100 WROTE:
>>With an very easily achievable top speed of over 155 mph and 0-60 times in the mid 3 second range (depending on what tune is loaded in the computer), the R3 isn't what I'd consider to be a sedate sidecar tug. <<
If your intent and satisfation are on a 'sedate' sidecar rig the idea of the R3 is probably a waste of time and effort for you. Persoanally I like power and if I want to be 'sedate' then the right wrist is the controlling factor.
All in all you have a very beautiful rig right now. Enjoy it as it is surely something to be proud of.
Well Flip, finding these pictures wasn't easy but here's the R3 Rig that was at the Beaver Rally. Claude should like these too!
http://www.sidecar.com/megabbs/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=276
Joyce:
The guy who built that outfit lives in Des Moines, Iowa. He's a regular poster on R3Owners.com and there is a whole story there leading up to "it".
I didn't realize he rode it anywhere, it looks a little scary but kind of neat at the same time
The guy is toting around what resembles a '32 Ford Coupe as a sidecar and has a trailer hitch on the back of the R3 too.
If I remember correctly, the sidecar even has it's own heating system.
In as much as the site is public domain, I've extracted some of the fellow's handiwork and put it to use on my R3, mainly digital cruise control for less than 120 bucks. Sure beats a throttle rocker and keeps you out of trouble with the law and you can fit it to any bike so long as it's fuel injected.
Like I said, we discussed it at great length on the R3 forum and while it's growing on me, it has a ways to go.
What is your opinion of "it"?
