My wife passed away earlier this year and left me the single parent of a standard poodle. My wife did not enjoy being a passenger so that limited my bikin' I'm riding a lot more and there are lots of places I frequent that are dog friendly ,and I hate to leave the dog home, so I'm thinking sidecar. I would only use it for short trips 30-50mi. I have a good running R1100rt and it fits well. a rig with that would be my first choice. And I would rather ride than wrench, so a good running complete rig would be great.
A post to BMW/MOA led me here and there is a nice R1150 rig for sale in the marketplace at what seems a reasonable price considering what a new sidecar costs. I just reached out to seller so...
Biggest issue I see is I'm in FL and I think the rig is in Wisconsin. I've never driven a rig with a sidecar and driving one 24 hours as my first trip may be Ill advised. I suppose if I bought it trailering would be my best option, but I hate being in a cage that long.
Welcome Andrew! Sadness that your wife has gone on and gladness that the most unconditional adoration from your poodle is yours to treasure and remember. Any number of folks will chime in positively about your exploration of sidecar life to continue the exploration of this wide world.
Don't be afraid of distances because this is a very helpful and encouraging place and there are any number of members willing to assist a fellow three wheel enthusiast, ESPECIALLY when there's a pooch involved.
I am going to make a personal encouragement to explore the options of rigs available. Some have advantages that others may not. Please don't just go to "low price" because that isn't always the best option. I speak from some level of experience (my own and other's).
After three approved posts you will be able to post freely and to add photos of your beloveds to your posts.
Illegitemi non carborundum est!
Andrew, my condolences for the loss of your wife. Good thing you have the Poodle to keep you in line.
Would you consider a 1995 Honda Goldwing 1500 SE with a Champion Escort ll....100 percent Road Ready.....93.14 percent reliable, has formerly been a chariot for a mid sized dawg, the Seller is well known, he bought one of my newer Goldwing Sidecar rigs, for him and his dawg.
This 1995 Honda Goldwing 1500 SE with Champion Escort ll Sidecar has EVERYTHING done.... proven reliable for long or short rides, proven to be loved by dawgs.... and is located in Buffalo, KANSAS....not New York....but Buffalo, KANSAS.
The seller has discounted the price down to $ 8,200.00.....and can pick you up at the Wichita airport
And, as a bonus....I am personally offering a deeper discount, because the Seller is my friend, and I like to help him when I can.
Ergo, the current deep discounted price is..... $ 6,000.00
Andrew, this is a well known sidecar rig, great history from the last 2 owners, and this is a great community for support.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort
yes, at that price I would def consider. love to get details and pics
I found it in the marketplace. WOW, thats a lot of rig for someone weighing 155 lbs., but then I won't be carrying It. I once considered buying a naked 1500, thought they were mostly brilliant. I was expecting to pay almost that for the sidecar. Kind of like a free bike. Am I talking myself into this? Anyone want a FL vacation . just deliver it. The weather is finally starting to break, I actually felt pockets of cool air riding home last night. I live on the water and the fish are biting. 4 boxes?
are there more pics
I'll run it by my mom. She's kinda partial to Hardleys
I considered plugging Steve’s Goldwing rig when I replied earlier but as an officer I didn’t want to show particular bias. Thanks, Miles for making the plug!
Illegitemi non carborundum est!
Sad to read about your wife.
Me?
I'd be be saying , don't over think it.
Get on a plane with your helmet and jacket.
Stuff said dog in the jacket....
They would never know surely???
Then when you get the rig (and dog) home just keep momma off it.
Else you will have a Harley to Honda convert and no rig or dog.......
You may just be allowed as passenger... (monkey)
Oh with a wing you would start drawing bigger circles on your map.
Miles increased his to globe size..
Andrew, best way to get all the information you need is to contact Steve Ives, the Seller, and my friend. He will be happy to give you the straight info, no BS
If you can wait a week, I will be home by then, and can back up everything Steve tells you. I am On The Road right now, a Sidecar Rally in Pennsylvania, and I came out from Olympia, Washington.
Two Million Mile Rider
Exploring the World in Comfort