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(@THEMARCO)
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ARE THERE ANY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PASSENGER ON PILLION AND 100-140 LBS OF BALLAST IN CAR?

HAVEN'T TRIED IT YET. PROS AND CONS? SAFE?


 
Posted : October 1, 2017 5:47 am
(@ned)
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First of all, are you aware that you started two new threads asking the exact same question?

Regarding the pros and cons, though generally speaking this is ill-advised, the answer to your question would vary considerably if your pillion weighs 75 lbs and you are driving a Goldwing rig with a Hannigan Astro as compared to a 200 lb pillion on a KLR with an outback-style car.

So, provide us with the specifics--weight of yourself and your pillion, bike, and car.


 
Posted : October 1, 2017 7:03 am
(@THEMARCO)
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1994 hd ROAD KING 2005 CALIF COMPANION GT SIDE CAR HAS BRAKE AND ELECTRIC LEAN STEERING DAMPER ALSO. 100 LBS BALLAST IN SIDE CAR.

DON'T LIKE TRIKES. HAVE STARTING STAGE OF PARKINSON AT 68 YEARS OLD. LOOSE BALANCE AT STOPS. USING SIDECAR FRAME WITH LARGE PLASTIC CARGO BOX MOUNTED ON IT. I WOULD LIKE TO USE IT FOR NOW AS A HELPER FOR BALANCE. I WEIGH 185 MOMMA IS 150. WILL ADD A TUB LATER IF THIS WORKS. THANKS MARCO

AIR ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS ON BIKE.


 
Posted : October 1, 2017 11:39 am
(@jaydmc)
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read the post nebie seeking advice, this was covered in the last few days.
Jay G
DMC sidecars


 
Posted : October 2, 2017 6:38 am
(@THEMARCO)
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thanks a lot of good info marco


 
Posted : October 2, 2017 12:21 pm