I have a '03 Guzzi EV11, and am looking for a sidecar to hook up to it. Any suggestions, we are getting it for my wifes' back, her back is not liking my backrest on the bike. She is having issues more and more, so a nice riding hack would surely be better for her.
Thanks all for your help
Scott
Here are a couple of options I've used on the Guzzis. Velo 563 Tour or a URAL.
Lonnie
I had a Motorvation Formula II on my 99 EV. Do yourself a favor and pick up a 7:33 gearset and corresponding speedometer drive gear for it. You will really like the difference.
Here's also a shot with my old Milray Coupe Royale
I love the looks of the Ural, but the Velo is also very sharp looking. The Motorvation looks very large, and the Milray, that is Kool! It looks like it comes down to preference.
We did a Jackal/Velorex combo a couple months ago, the owner was very happy with it...
mcdammitt - 11/26/2012 7:31 AM I love the looks of the Ural, but the Velo is also very sharp looking. The Motorvation looks very large, and the Milray, that is Kool! It looks like it comes down to preference.
Of the bunch, the Motorvation would be, by far, the most comfortable for her. We also had a Ural on my Valkyrie. It would be my second choice of the ones pictured, but her ride would be definitely rougher.
We have done many Guzzi's and as life members of the NMGOC own and ride these bikes our selves. We currently own two bikes similar to yours and have a customers bike in the shop at this time for a sidecar to be installed. As a result we have developed not only bike specific mounting hardware for these bikes we have even developed new from billet triple tree's to lower the steering effort. We usualy go with our M72C or M72CX sidecars on these bikes. The difference between the C and the CX is that the CX is wider and the Brembo disk brake is standard while it is an option on the C. Brake are always a good idea. These sidecars are well matched to the Guzzi in both size and weight. Other sidecars may not be. I know of at least one person who would still be with us if a dealer had not installed way to light of a new sidecar on a Moto Guzzi Stone.
Jay G
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The Ural is the better match for the Guzzi. The weight and power of the Guzzi make it so. Besides, I have had both for years and the Ural is a much stronger rig.
Size weight and comfort, especially comfort, go to the Ural.
mcdammitt - 11/25/2012 4:12 PM
I have a '03 Guzzi EV11, and am looking for a sidecar to hook up to it. Any suggestions, we are getting it for my wifes' back, her back is not liking my backrest on the bike. She is having issues more and more, so a nice riding hack would surely be better for her.
Thanks all for your help
Scott
I recommend that you get a sidecar that either has a deep door or one that the top tilts. I have a Velorex 562 and my wife has severe back issues. She got to where she couldn't climb in so I got Johnny Sweet to modify it to make the nose tilt, works great and the wife can easily get in and out now.
