where do we usually buy side car? like which state? should I buy motorcycle that already has sidecar or should I buy motorcycle and sidecar seperately?
Sidecars are available in every state in the union. Dozens of brands. There is advantages of buying a compelete turnkey rig, as there are advantages to buying the pieces seperate. Considering your newness to the whole sidecar thing, I'd suggest that if you purchase the two pieces seperate that you pay a professional to combine the bike with the sidecar. An ill set up sidecar is a miserable machine to drive, Better to have a pro set it up for you so that you can enjoy the rig right off, and so that you know its not set up in a dangerous manner.
What state are you in? Folks here might be able to point you towards a trustworth retailer near you.
There is a lot of information that you can access from our home page. We have lists of Manufacturer's, Dealers, Installers. We even have a Map with links each State Reps and this information sorted for you by State.
http://www.sidecar.com/stuff.asp
Hi Chris - You can buy a sidecar just about anywhere. We've got a list of manufacturers, dealers and installers organized by state on this web site. For Jersey, you could start here:
http://www.sidecar.com/Maps/new_jersey.htm
Or you could look at everything we know about here:
http://www.sidecar.com/stuff.asp (see the links on the right hand side of the page.)
You can build a rig or buy a rig - it depends on how committed you are to the concept. Take a class (look for the training link at the bottom of the state page, attend sidecar rallies and talk to folks about their likes and dislikes. That won't cost much and can be very rewarding. Good luck!
thank you so much for the informations everyone.
oh by the way, do you know any kind of universities that have student organizations like motor clubs? (clubs that are related to motorsports)
Nearly always it is less expensive to buy an existing rig the to buy the parts separate and combine them.
Consider trying to find a sidecar riders training course you can attend. If you are new to the sport it will be worth the cost and effort. Most let you learn on the schools equipment, and after the course you will have a much better idea of what sort of rig will best suit your needs.
What country are you from Christy? reading your posts I'm guessing American is not your primary language. I hope your time in the US is enjoyable and you find time to travel.
Thank you for the information but please don't call me Christy T_T
My name is Chris, my friends used to make fun of me by calling me Christy so please don't call me that.. T_T, oh and I'm korean. you're right, my primary language is not american..
Sorry about that Chris, no offense intended. Your American is a lot better than my Korean by far. You'll do fine in the USA. Hopefully you like the states enough to stick around when your schooling is done. A sidecar should serve you year round if you go to school in a southern or coastal state. I ride my sidecar year round up here in South Dakota (home to Mount Rushmore) but most riders up here put their motorcycles and sidecars away for winter.
Are you in the US yet? If would be helpful for you if one of the experienced sidecar people here could help you shop for a rig. I honestly think that a small sidecar and bike combination can be found for you for under 3000 dollars ready to ride.
Chris,
Welcome to the USA and hope you decide to carry through with a sidecar. Seems like a lot of good advice has come forward here already, this is a good site. SCT(Link shown below) is also a good place for info and maybe some contacts.
There is also a great listing of classified ads here and at hack'd.com.
I see that you are listing New Jersey as you hopmebase. We , C Stanley Motorsports, are located in central Pa. which is probably not that far from you. We do offer one on one sidecar training by appointment so feel free to give us a call.
Number during days is 570 765 8310 and evening at 570 837 5182.
Well, I've never seen people riding sidecar before, do they actually ride them in countryside or suburbs? not in like big city right?
I have friends who ride them in the city of Minneapolis, which is a pretty large city. I often visit the Minneapolis metro with my sidecar. Here in the US people ride their sidecar rigs anywhere and everywhere. BIg city, small town, main street, sidestreet and everywhere in between. Sidecars go everywhere.
Wow, really? how come I've never seen people riding one T_T
