I'll be uploading a bunch of photos in a few days. I also have factory mounting instructions for the mid 80's Yamaha Venture, the 1988 -2000 Honda Goldwing, and a 2002 and newer Harley Davidson FL's. I'll try to upload them somewhere as well.
That setup looks familiar! LOL. Going to have to save this thread for future reference
billy_bob169 - 2/24/2011 3:42 PM That setup looks familiar! LOL. Going to have to save this thread for future reference
Welcome Billy Bob. When you get tired of that thing, I'll make you the same offer I made it's previous owner.
If you come up with anything to add to this thread, by all means do so. And if you know anyone interested in a nice 99 Guzzi, I still have it too.
Will do man. So far, the things I have been researching are more goldwing related than sidecar related. tires, shocks, etc. I am missing the side zip out panels for my soft top though. I will see if I can find them, but highly doubt it. The other information is great though!! Anyone have a sevice manul for the car?
I have all the original paperwork that came with mine when it was new. No manual, but a bunch of copied pages. I could also make some sidecurtain patterns for you.
Thanks! For now, I am good with out the side curtains. But I might take you up on that at some point. If you ever scan the paperwork, I would be interested in that. No rush though
For side curtains you might try a place that makes curtains & covers for boats & custom cars. I had a custom tounneau cover made for my Escort for when I didn't want to put on the convertible top.
WinginCamera - 2/25/2011 2:24 PM For side curtains you might try a place that makes curtains & covers for boats & custom cars. I had a custom tounneau cover made for my Escort for when I didn't want to put on the convertible top.
Has anyone out there had one made for a Friendship 3? My wife doesn't like riding under the convertible top, so I was thinking about something quick and easy to snap on and off.
SidecarMike - 2/25/2011 3:34 PM
Has anyone out there had one made for a Friendship 3? My wife doesn't like riding under the convertible top, so I was thinking about something quick and easy to snap on and off.
Like I said above, find a local shop that makes custom tounneau covers for pickups & convertibles. The shop that made mine used the existing snaps around the sides and back that the convertible top used, and added more snaps on the shelf behind the windshield. I asked them to tailer the cover to fit the contour of the cockpit which on my Champion Escort is slightly higher over the back seat cushion and the front windshield area. This way if the cover is fully snapped down water will not pool toward the front under the windshield.
We like it for being able to quickly cover the cockpit when stopped, keeping things out of sight, and the sun off of the seat (or rain if the top is not on. When traveling without a passenger I just snap it in place to hide what every is in the sidecar.
We just got a little more information!
This is copied from a post by Fellow member Brockoli.
Rear is a 1988-ish Peugeot 205 GTi right rear tail light. The later Friendship 3 used the Acura integra light. The early production years from California Sidecars used the Peugeot lights until the molds were changed over to a readily available light in the north american market. Hope this helps 
Daryl Martel - 1/21/2011 9:51 PM
My Friendship II I just bought.
I just bought the same sidecar with the top but missing the pole for the top.
I'll try this again, I am new to this forum and not sure how to post a photo.
Daryl, yours looks just like the one I just bought. On ebay it was listed as a Friendship II, but now that I got it home and looking over it I am not sure. What is the difference between the CSC FI and FII?
The FS I had no cockpit opening for easy entry. One has to climb in over the top.
The FS II front upper body section lifts for passenger entry (hinged at the front body seam).
Your sidecar nose is intact and the opening is farther back. It appears to be a FS I that has been modified to open for easier entry.
Lonnie
Thanks for the info Lonnie. If it was modified, it was a very good job. Everything around the opening including the hydraulic lift looks like a factory job? The lift has lost its pizazz and I am using a stick to hold it open whilst working on it. Still gathering info on connecting it to the BMW and have been in touch with Jay at DMC.
Boatso & Lonnie - Hi, I'm on TDY down in Indianapolis at the moment. Yes, this sidecar you bought is virtually identicle to mine. Pretty sure it's a Friendship II. Lonnie, I think the full opening front opening upper body section was introduced with the SE model. Here's a link to their site: http://www.californiasidecar.com/sidecars_friendship.html My GL1100 is unfortunately still at the Honda dealer. Brought it in for a safety inspection, head gasket & timing belt replacement, and a few days ago on the day I was to pick it up, it debeloped a starter issue (starter spins but engine doesn't - stuck starter clutch) that'll keep it in the shop longer. Am dying to get the sidecar installed. Bought a 2nd bike to tide me over! Boatso, nice looking sidecar you got there, although personally I'd lose the parade float back end.
