Been racking my brains looking at bikes locally here which might be pressed into service as a hack tug in the future. Many have come to mind...BMW, some large and medium cruisers, and so on. I've been in all the local moto shops, including a moto dismantler that sells used bikes (not rebuilt!!).
This morning, I went on a very nice winter ride on my (bought and paid for) Vulcan 750. For those who don't know, this is a water-cooled, DOHC V-twin with shaft drive.
The answer is, as usual, right under my nose. I think the VN750 could easily handle a hack. It's got good power and very nice low end grunt, an exposed frame (including what I think are vestigial lugs on the right side for hack mounting). Why am I shopping? This one will, I think, work fine with a Cozy, Velorex or even Ural sidecar.
I'd like to know if anyone has any experience setting up a VN750 with a hack. What kind of car did you use? What was the performance like? Any difficulties in installation? Did you have headshake after the car was put on? Did you install a steering damper?
I know these types of questions have been asked and answered probably a thousand times, but this is where I go to access the knowledge base.
Thanks in advance for any replies...
Bob
Here's one of the last VN750 rigs I put together for a client.
Velorex 562 Cruiser sidecar, no damper, Smooth installation with no head shake. Well balanced outfit with good power. Happy customer.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
I put a spffy new Velorex on a VN750 an it worked GREAT. The Velo was a near PERFECT match weight wise for the Vulcan. Power was excellent, handling was excellent. I can't say enough good about what a sweet package it made. Darned shame I didn't take any photos of the rig. Sorry. I'd gladly help you put a hack on your Vulcan if you want though.
Hey Lonnie, other than the color (mine's black and silver), that's my bike! What a GREAT looking rig!!
Other good news from you both that the Velorex is a match for the VN750, with good handling and no headshake.
OK...time to start saving the pennies....Thank you both for the info!
Lonnie, maybe I'll contact you offline, if that's OK...
Bob
Bob,
Anytime I can be of help. Feel free to email me at: nwsidecar@aol.com
or call (208) 629 8409.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
