I'm new to sidecars and new to this site. I have a question about my recently purchased sidecar set up, it's a 2005 Yamaha Road Star with a Velorex 565 sidecar. I know from reading the forums on this site that y'all will be anxious to tell me my bike is too big for the Velorex sidecar and I get it. My question is why is there so little information/discussion on the 565 model sidecar? Is it an unpopular model, discontinued, dangerous or ?? Thanks!
Welcome aboard Richard
I can't speak about the sidecar itself but I know there are a few here that have good knowledge about them and will chime in to help answer your question. I think the 565 has a dry weight of around 175 and if your Yammy is the 1300 your not to terribly off on the combo. post a picture and share it with us. I would say being new to sidecars maybe you should add some weight maybe behind the seat, maybe about 45 to 50 lbs untill you get a good feel for how it is going to respond, especially on those right turns
I own a Velorex 563 and it has lived up to what was expected. Have a friend with one also.
That said they are a low cost budget sidecar. Suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Should be inspected for ware and slop often.
Often installed with simple clamps that work but they also should be checked often.
Mine and my friends have been modified . We got rid of the tire and wheel setup. Changed over to a car tire and larger axle.
Pictures of your rig would be great to see.
@smitty901 Just purchased a Delores 562 off an older gold wing(1100 4cylinder) going on my 03 BMW K1200. Need to know someone who has subframes them for the sidecar. New to the group and want to ride this rig ASAP. 50 years of riding/racing and want to go touring/camping with it. LT is HEAVY!!! The car will add whole new dimension to owning the queen of the Road.
David Ham, welcome to the world of three wheels. You will find some very knowledgeable people here, all willing to help a fellow sidecarist. Read some of the threads and post two more comments. After three posting, you can then post photos of your setup.
A Delores sidecar is not common so posting photos will get you better educated responses.
David Ham, welcome to the world of three wheels. You will find some very knowledgeable people here, all willing to help a fellow sidecarist. Read some of the threads and post two more comments. After three postings, you can then post photos of your setup. That rule is to block spammers who like to pretend they are expert sidecarists when all they really want is to scam your wallet.
A Delores sidecar is not common so posting photos of it will get you better educated responses.
