Well here it is, finally. I don't think I would ever tackle a project like this again. I have had the hack on and off the bike 4 times and I think I finally have it almost aligned properly. Steering is a bit hard, but manageable. I have only ridden it in our subdivision and up to 40 mph. Gotta get used to not leaning into turns. It tracks well if I get in the center of the road crown and no wobble in the steering.
Sharp!
I like it real sharp
Great looking outfit!
Add a little more leanout and the rig will track well on your side of the road.
Lonnie
I've got a 03 America with a Texas sidecar with 40 lbs. ballest makes it about 200 lbs then. Spend $1000 with the Can. guy's and get the front tree raked 5 deg. you will love it then. zero pull 99% of the time. Rudy
Thanks Lonnie,
I assume you mean lean out on the bike? I have adjusted it once, just a little and it is some better. I'll give it a bit more today, but I think I will have to reposition the car some as it tends to lean in slightly when I get the bike leaned out more and when I am on the bike.
If it is mounted solidly the attitude between the bike and sidecar will not change. Adding weight to the bike will only depress the shocks and make the rig lean more to the left.
With the rig normally loaded the sidecar frame should be approximately level to the ground and your leanout about 1 or more degrees.
Lonnie
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Looks great Bill...............
Hope everyone has a nice holiday.
Jay
very nice rig there,..a balanced look,...:)...wider bars will ease the steering force required,..well done. cheers crawf.
Great looking rig!!! With hack'ns advice yu'll get it dialed. When it's right you will no it!!
Awesome rig!
Instead of leaning into the turns you might want to try shifting your weight toward the turn. It's sometimes difficult to get used to, especially with forward-mounted footpegs, but you can practice on the rig sitting in the garage or on the driveway!
Beautiful..... Now it's time to enjoy your ride!
I have been making adjustments and doing test rides and I think I am there. I worked on the lean out and have it tracking pretty straight now. I also remounted the hack and now have about 10" lead as opposed to the 14" lead that I had at first. I also added the steering damper although I didn't have any shake, it seemed to stabilize it some.
Been riding around the subdivision and had a warm day earlier in the week and took the rig on the highway up to 55mph. Straight aways and gentle curves go pretty well, sharp curves are a bit challenging still, but are manageable. I do not want to modify the steering as I like to disconnect the bike and ride solo sometimes. I am also learning the effects of the throttle on the steering. I just need a LOT of practice.
I also completed the wiring and now have all the lights and signals working.
Attached are some pix of the connections.
I think I'm running an 8 or 9" lead on mine,...ride ,play and adjust,..soon both you and the bike will know what is right for ya,..very nice rig, cheers crawf.
