Was looking at some pics, and I think I noticed something. I have the Kawasaki Nomad with the velorex 562, which is a very heavy bike with a light sidecar. I think I see the wheel on the sidecar in the pictures being farther back, in relation to the motorcycle rear wheel. Could this be why I think the thing is scary as hell, having to use so much leanout so it is not a wrestling match? I mean it feels like the car is coming up on a right hander when the road is cambered left.
Have you measured the forward distance of the car's wheel relative to the m/c rear wheel. I have seen recommendations of 8" - 12" forward of the rear wheel of the tug for the car.
I cannot tell you if that is what's causing the lifting...
Best,
Rob
Lump,
Track width, loaded bike to loaded sidecar weight ratio and speed have more to do with flying the chair than does sidecar wheel lead.
Narrow track lifts easier than a wide track.
Heavy bike vs light sidecar lifts easier than a 2/3 to 1/3 combo.
Fast right turns lift easier than slow in and power out.
A short sidecar wheel lead usually allows easier steering.
A longer sidecar lead will usually enhance high speed stability.
Lonnie
I also put that car on my Vulcan 1600 and so far, it seems to ride well. A hundred pounds of lead aft of the axle might help you. Of course, I am not done adjusting but as of now, it works OK.
What is aft? Are you an experience sidecar guy? or a sidecar only guy?
Sorry, aft is sailor talk and just means "behind" (the axle). I am just a beginner in sidecaring.
Are you a two wheeled, accomplished rider?
I rode bikes for about 10 years, then rode 30 years off and on and now back into it daily (with a sidecar).
