Took the Evergreen sidecar training a few weeks ago and just finishing off my "learning curve" before buying.
All the motorcycle shops in the area will not service bikes with sidecar attached, so I'll have to disconnect for service.
Admittly I'm quite pathetic when it comes to tools and such.
How quick ( and more importantly, how easy )is "quick disconnect". While I'll probably get it off, what are the chances it's going back on correctly?
(decided on a hannigan GT ).
Originally written by HENWAY on 10/27/2008 7:03 PM
Took the Evergreen sidecar training a few weeks ago and just finishing off my "learning curve" before buying.
All the motorcycle shops in the area will not service bikes with sidecar attached, so I'll have to disconnect for service.
Admittly I'm quite pathetic when it comes to tools and such.
How quick ( and more importantly, how easy )is "quick disconnect". While I'll probably get it off, what are the chances it's going back on correctly?
(decided on a hannigan GT ).
In most cases you'll pull out 4 bolts and disconnect a wiring plug.
Pick up a couple wheel dollies like this;
If you put one of these under the sidecar tire, then slide the other under the left frame rail and block it up to support the sidecar, you can easily roll the sidecar away from the bike without altering the adjustments.
Make sure you let the installers know you plan to remove the car for servicing so they make provisions for brake hookup and do not alter your steering geometry. Leading links and altered triple trees take away the option of riding the bike to your mechanic.
Once the sidecar is properly aligned it can be removed and remounted without changing the alignment as long as you don't change the length or positioning of the mounting struts or frame clamps (if so mounted).
Just line the bolt holes up and reconnect and you are where it was before dismounting. Don't forget to drop the kickstand or centerstand of the bike before unbolting the chair. If you have quick a disconnect hydraulic sidecar brake it will still need to be bled after reconnection to be sure no air has entered the system.
I set the cars on one dolly and the sidecar tire. One or two
(different strokes for different folks) either method works.
Lonnie
Originally written by Hack'n on 10/28/2008 11:00 AM
I set the cars on one dolly and the sidecar tire. One or two
(different strokes for different folks) either method works.Lonnie
Although I have the proportioning valve setup hanging on the wall, I've never used an integrated brake so have no experience there.
The advantage to the second dolly is that you can then roll the sidecar straight away from or into the mounting brackets. One person ten minutes or less to connect or disconnect. Each time I've tried to roll it on the sidecar wheel it ends up being an all afternoon project. Like you said though, to each his own.
Sounds like you guys have it down to a science.
Seems relatively easy the way you explain it. Think I can handle it.
Thanks for the tip on bleeding the brake lines. Didn't even think about that one.
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
