Suggestions of what to put in a sidecar

I don't have anythng extra in my sidecar, though I have been known to bungee a boombox onto the luggage rack.

A spotlight would be cool. a marine supply store might have a remotely operated one.

Dave

I have a GL1500, with a Hannigan sidecar. We have the helmet speaker cord in the sidecar so that my passenger can hear the intercom, radio, and cb, it also has a push to talk button on the dash, if she wants to talk on the CB. We have installed a cigarette lighter in the car, to charge the cell phone, or what ever. It also has a rear view mirror on the right side of the car, so that the passenger can see what is behind us, (she really likes this). I have thought of putting a strip of LEDs, under the dash for some interior lighting, but haven't done it yet. Let us know what you end up doing to yours.

Consider a power outlet for heated vest or other gear(GPS, camera, cell phone charger) maybe a sound system or intercom hook up, glove box, cup holder. RAM mounts can be handy for camera or other gadget mounting.

On the dashboard is a cigar lighter, used for a 12 volt electric blanket, an intercom volume control, a 6 cd changer, and a thermometer. Under the dash are two speakers, an led light, and an MP3 jack.

On each side of the windscreen is a Baker Wind Wing on the outside and a cup holder on the inside. I can reach the left one from the bike so Barb can refill it with coffee from the thermos.

She has a remote for the cd player in one of the side pockets. On the side window is a small solar powered fan to help circulate fresh air. It's really nice in slow traffic or parade mode.

There's an adjustable foot rest on the floor, and a light and cigar lighter in the trunk. In the trunk, I carry a folding chair, a small cooler, a scissors jack, and a trailer coupler. I also have a soft snowboard case back there. It is just the right size to slide the two zip off windows in it so they lay flat instead of getting creased or damaged.

There is also a rear view mirror on the right side and she has asked me to install a horn that she can control.

SidecarMike - 3/26/2012 6:15 PM

... and she has asked me to install a horn that she can control.

Heh...heh...heh.....

Lee
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With all that lighting and added lectical load you are contemplating, I would be thinking about installing an aux battery with isolation diodes. That way you won't drain down the starting battery on the wing and it will still charge from the alternator. MHO

I'd think one or two auxiliary driving lights, and maybe some bright LED marker lights would be in order. I'm in the process of outfitting 2 sidecars. A car battery is going in the back of the CSC Friendship II on my GL1500. I like Sidecar Mike's idea of a horn the wife can control - should be easy to make same horn triggered from either handlebar switch or inside sidecar cockpit - great idea!

It's really nice in slow traffic or parade mode.There's an adjustable foot rest on the floor, and a light and cigar lighter in the trunk.

i've been thinking of putting either a hood scoop on mine or a grille in the front so the s/c can get some forced air to cool with. i'm in hottern hell texas so the ol will cook in there without something. i've built a water cooled air cond and may go with that but don't want to worry with it right now. car is being painted and hope to have it on the road soon.

I put a 900cca truck battery in mine for the extra lights, cold starts, my daughter's DVD player and the wife's lap top,..other than my daughter I can't think of anything else I put in it,..except groceries,..hehe crawf.

Home made pockets, two cigarette outlets and my wife!!!! No removable top if I am getting wet so is she.........

i'm thinking of putting a hood scoop on mine so my passenger can get some cooling. i live in texas. also thought about a grill in front with cooling openings. or take the easy way and get the scoops put on the windshield. mine wraps around enough. johnny

jobob330 - 6/19/2012 8:22 PM i'm thinking of putting a hood scoop on mine so my passenger can get some cooling. i live in texas. also thought about a grill in front with cooling openings. or take the easy way and get the scoops put on the windshield. mine wraps around enough. johnny

My Coupe Royale had a couple of these Snap Vents on each side of the body. http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Replacement_Parts/Details.html#Anchor-Original-46384 About 1/3 of the way down the page.

Easy to install, just pick up a 3 1/4 inch holesaw bit from Harbor Freight, drill a hole where you want it, and snap it in. An added benefit is since they are clear, they let in enough light to find that little dingus thast your passenger drops on the floor.