When I started this post, I figured that a lot of the baby boomers would chime right in because we are the ones that out number the rest for not only being devoted riders but travelers and love riding because this is what we dreamed of as kids. Born and raised in Sturgis South Dakota and was a member of the Jack Pine motorcycle club. You rode bikes in the rain, snow, and heat. We even had skis for them, you could step down on them and go over a deep spot in the road. Rode to school every morning and home a night. Point being there were sidecars everywhere, my dad had one hooked to a Henderson, Indian, then a Harley. They did it because it is fun not because it was for those that had limited abilities. I did ride in one with Mr. Hoyle who basically started the Sturgis thing. My dad never had a problem driving it, nor did any of his friends. Not one of them ever put there rig in a ditch. They did handle way better than those of us that were up on 2 wheels on wet, slick, icy, and snow covered roads. Three Wheelers, don't understand them. Remember your tricycle, now that is what I call stable, NOT. There have been a lot of wrecks with these things, especially Harleys solid rear axle. They might as well add another wheel to the front they would be safer. They never lasted on the sand dunes because of the way they handled and the number of people that were hurt. Sidecars are different, never thought I would have one yet, because I love my two wheel Harley. My wife likes her sidecar and won't let me take it off and for good reason. Biggest one is she is in her own world with a convertible top, raining honey, no problem keep going. She is able to become my navigator with all the electronics she has on the dash, I phone, Tom Tom navigation system, I POD, or laptop. She can read a book, Look up things on the internet, watch a movie, and has a perfect view for taking some really great photos. She also stays cool, dry, and shaded while I am sweating in my full leather riding gear or soaked . She can take a nap or make phone calls. Try that on a trike or bike with no sidecar. How about make a sandwich or have a soda. When we stop at a bike event or just to eat how many people come around 3 wheelers to look? Oh wait they are all hanging out by the sidecar rig because not only are they a classic, but were a big part of the biking world at one time. We need to change this. I hope those of you who look in on this site because you are interested read this and take a chance. I bought a used one to start with, you won't have much in it. Check to see that it was hooked to a bike like yours, comes with all the mounts,and has brakes. There is lots of information on the web for hooking it up and adjusting it. Do it carefully and double check it when you are done then enjoy the experience of a lifetime. Take it slow in the beginning and check bolts after a long ride and enjoy like I am!!!!!!!!!! There are great people on this site that can help you also. My wife and I had a really great vacation with the sidecar and looking forward to many more.
