My rig pulls a tad to the right when going down the hwy....if I give just a tad toe in will that help??? or alittle more lean?? Thanks Steve
If the sidecar tire is not showing unusual wear a tad more lean-out will do the trick.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars, LLC
It is best to think lean right to go right and lean left to go left. Recheck toe in after lean out is adjusted.
If your sidecar shock is adjustable jacking it up may make soem difference. Never hurts to try simple stuff first.
Most times adding more toe in will only increase rear tire wear.
Make sure that you do have Toe In and not toe out!! Toe out will cause a pull to the right.
Try and get the sidecar wheel vertical. Some sidecars do not have the wheel perpendicular to the sidecar frame. The sidecar frame is noce to have level side to side but the wheel position is what is important. The wheel leaning out at the top can cause pull to the right. Vertical is best but leaning in a little isn't that bad.
Note that increasing lean out may make the rig more 'tipsey' in right handers. This is more evident with a ligh sidecar.
If you have a sidecar brake make sure it isn't dragging as that can cause a pull also.
Claude: You've made some statements that i'd like to cement in my brain.....but.....help me make sure i understand your point...
You said....think lean left to go left....now....does that mean if your rig is pulling to right, that you will want to adjust by a lean left...? Is this consistent with Lonnie's suggestion..? Thanks in advance.....When are you guys making the Labrador trek...?
Thanks again!! Leo
Originally written by sidecarLeo on 2/12/2009 6:09 AM
Claude: You've made some statements that i'd like to cement in my brain.....but.....help me make sure i understand your point...You said....think lean left to go left....now....does that mean if your rig is pulling to right, that you will want to adjust by a lean left...? Is this consistent with Lonnie's suggestion..? Thanks in advance.....When are you guys making the Labrador trek...?Thanks again!! Leo
Let me know when you guys are going, maybe I will meet you guys en route to say Hi.
Originally written by sidecarLeo on 2/12/2009 6:09 AM
Claude: You've made some statements that i'd like to cement in my brain.....but.....help me make sure i understand your point...
You said....think lean left to go left....now....does that mean if your rig is pulling to right, that you will want to adjust by a lean left...? Is this consistent with Lonnie's suggestion..? Thanks in advance.....When are you guys making the Labrador trek...?
Thanks again!! Leo
Same thing Lonnie said really. Another way to say it is to lean th ebike away from the way it wants to pull.
Labrador???? If we go in 2009 it will be mid august.
click here:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/LABRADORHIGHWAY09/
