Hello All--new guy here, going to spend some time perusing this site...but I've got a question. Just like the title says, I'm looking for info on Easy Rider Sidecars. I scored one in a horse trade with a bunch of other bikes and I'm looking for info. All I know about the thing is it's from the early/mid-70's, built in small numbers in Lancaster, Texas, and a it's a sidecar...that's about it. Even web searching doesn't do me much good, all I get are elenty-bajillion hits about Easy Rider Magazine...not interested. I figured maybe some of the more experienced hack'rs on this board might be able to help me out.
Any info is much appreciated.
Jack
Never ran across one. They must have been in very limited supply.
If you are looking for history, no help here, If you are looking for mounting info or attachment parts attach a photo or two to your request and someone here can help.
Lonnie
If you research Spirit Eagle or Spirit of America sidecars I think you will find a dead ringer for them. They were also manufactured under the name of Pied Piper. I am not up on all the history but there have been bits and pieces posted here and there.
Howdy,
I've got one of the Spirit Eagles, pretty much the same thing, you can find a wealth of info on them at California Sidecar Co. they sell em new.....otherwise it's a great little unit, light (130#) or so and easy to install and work on.
What tug are you planning to use?
The Spirit Eagle car shares a similar body to the (Obsolete) Californis Sidecar Co's Companion sidecars but that's all. The Companion was a heavier sidecar with a much sturdier frame, chassis and a fully adjustable mounting system that worked well with heavier Motorcycles.
The earliest Companions used torsional suspension and a (tiny) ball and collet mount setup.
After 1988 the suspension was changed to coil over shock and mounts were chanced to 5/8"" heim joint and clevis.
The superceding model, the Companion GT is still in production.
Lonnie
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