What I meant was that she wanted to try a sidecar bike in general. She is not especially interested in a Ural.
How about taking one of the Sidecar/Trike Education Program courses offered in VA?
http://www.esc.org/content/05%20Motorcycle%20and%20Sidecar%20Trike/STEP%20National%20Schedule.htm
A great way to try before you buy. They supply the rigs in most cases.
Without a doubt I would recommend the sidecar class to anyone thinking about a sidecar rig or trike. Just took a class this past August in VA at the Loudon Campus. They provided the rig, the training and the FUN. There is absolutely a complete new set of rules and skills to learn when riding a sidecar. If C. Simmons is teaching the class you will have a great time. Fly the Chair!
I spoke to Cundiff Simmons several years ago at the Goldwing rally in Salem. He told me then that he would go anywhere that a group was interested in learning to drive rigs. I don't know if the situation has changed since that time. Actually, the second time that I saw him in Salem he had a whole tractor-trailer load of rigs, but couldn't unlock the trailer, so I don't think that he held a class that time.
Hawgsweat - I'm a long drive north of your location, but we do pass through Bristol sometimes when we're heading to the Smokies, maybe you could ride along with us sometime, if you're interested. We plan to attend the rally at Grandfather Mountain next summer, if you're going, maybe we could travel part of the way together. We usually ride the Parkway when heading that way, if I get my way. Anyway, the rally would be a great place to look at rigs and talk to the folks who love them. I had a Voyager for a short time, too. I hated the thing, in my opinion, it was very little like driving a rig. I sold it real fast and put my sidecar back on my bike.
Well went down to Boone NC for the rally two weeks ago (23-25 June) a great time had by all that I could see. A lot of interestig rigs and a number of them for sale. I was fortunate I left my approval system (my lovely bride) back in VA for family so I did have the stamp of approval with me.
I met Ed from NewPort News area and folks from all over the US. Lot of learning going on in having the opportunity to be around so many types of rigs and so many folks who are also wrench types.
will attend again and hope to see you there. Don't need your rig to have a great time as many came via motorhome, trailer etc for the campground.
See you soon on the road.
Anyone else heading out to Buckhannon WV, first weekend in October?
I am going and will camp out. I am up here in Fairfax City.
Nice drive out to Buckhannon WV, via Rt 211 (Luray) and over to 33w by Seneca Rocks.
If your interested in linking up let me know, I will ride out friday am but could be talked into Thursday if other rigs were going the long way around.
Hank
Hey Eddie,
I live on Fort Eustis and I just bought a sidecar a week ago. I am in the process of putting it on. Drop me a line I would love to get some pointer off you and go on some ride in the local area.
Gildo
Gildo,
So what is your rig looking like now that u have added the sidecar?
Have you been out riding much?
Glad to know another Hack has joined the Old Dominion.
Hank
wing on a Hack
Fredericksburg here....FYI
Jeff & Carrie
Hank,
Sorry it took so long to response I was in Alabama for a school.
I have a 2003 road king with a HD sidecar. It is my daily driver so I put about 30miles to 50 miles a day on it. The roads are weird here or my Hack is out of toe. because some roads I have a little pull to the left some roads I have a little pull to the right. I will be here in Virgina for a long time. I'll get a picture posted by tomrow. My phone # here is 757-369-9384.
I haven't done any long hauls yet but I want to.
Later,
Torben Gilbert
(Gildo)
We have an opportunity to join the Copper Hill Sidecarist an informal group of riders in the St. Patrick's Day Parade 15 March, Roanoke VA. If you are not Irish, we will bless you into the Clan for just a wee bit of wearing the green.
The St. Patricks Day Parade is Roanoke's biggest parade. You are welcome to join us.
Internet details http://www.roanokesaintpats.org/
We would like to get a sense of the number of sidecar riders who will be joining us.
So shoot me an email and let me know.
My thanks to Hank Pfister from the Roanoke area who has welcomed us to join their group from Copper Hill, VA
Several of us are staying Friday evening at a local Super 8 Hotel
Super 8 Motel Roanoke
I-81 Take I-581 Exit 2S
6616 Thirlane Rd
Roanoke, VA 24019 US
Phone: 540-563-8888
Fax:540-563-8888
www.super8.com
I will travel down from Fairfax VA Friday the 14th see you for dinner.
Hank Waters
VA Hack
Just found this web site from flyer at motorcycle swap meet in Charlotte yesterday. I live in Pearisburg, Va. Only two sidecars in Giles county. Is there an area club? I've gone to poker runs in Roanoke, Salem, Dublin, Blacksburg, and of course my local area. Don't see too many side cars. Bike week in MB is coming up and usually only see 6 or7 sidecars.
Hello fellow Virginians,
I'm near Charlottesville and will be picking up my rig in a couple of weeks! Really looking forward to taking advantage of both the Blue Ridge Pky and Skyline drive. I live just a few miles from where the two meet. Also travel down to Roanoke several times a year to visit good friends who also ride (2 wheels). I'll check back in when I've actually got the rig here.
Turtle
TurtleZ, have u taken the sidecar course or are u a season rider. I drove my o3 HD for a year before I could get into the course at NRC college. $77. and HOG refunded me $50. I learned more in 3 days than I did in the year of poker runs and trips.
I took the S/TEP class last summer in Lynchburg. I had a blast and decided I'd have a rig someday. And everything finally fell into place for me.The instructors were great. I can't imagine trying to drive this rig home 1k miles without having been through the class.
