I want to build a chopper from a kit and attach a Dnepr sidecar for my German Shepherd. I believe the leading link fork will take out the trail wobble problem. Do you think the sidecar will put too much stress on the triple tree? Let me know what you think?
I succeeded in putting one on a Virago 1100 and stabilized the steering.
Steve A. 336 678 5089
I haven't run across any cases of triple tree failure from attaching a sidecar, regardless of whether telescopic or LL's were involved. I've seen some cars mounted to bikes with fairly radical raked front ends.
The neck bearings may not last as long and may need replacing sooner.
Lonnie
Build a bobber...still get a cool look and better Handling if it is going to be a 'rider'. Just a thought...have fun.
Thank you Lonnie!
I want to get as radical as I can engineer and afford.
Your ride looks great!
Thanks again!
Steve & Ranger Boy
Thank you Claude,
Do you know what points of a bobber make for better handling?
What do you mean by 'rider'?
Thanks again!
Steve & Ranger Boy
Put a good helmet on the dog. Have your organ donor card handy.--robtg
Originally written by xsniperdog on 12/7/2006 7:14 AM
Thank you Claude,
Do you know what points of a bobber make for better handling?
What do you mean by 'rider'?
Thanks again!
Steve & Ranger Boy
By Rider he means a bike that will be used for normal riding rather than one built to look pretty and idle down Main Street.
Others can explain the physics better, but I've found that the longer your front forks are the more susceptable you are to the increase side forces when turning with a sidecar. Take a look at http://www.sidestrider.com/leadingfork.html for an explanation of front end geometry. Now imagine the trail if you increase the fork length by even a modest two or three inches. The trick is to reduce the trail instead of increase it.
Originally written by SidecarMike on 12/7/2006 6:24 PM
Originally written by xsniperdog on 12/7/2006 7:14 AMThank you Claude,Do you know what points of a bobber make for better handling?What do you mean by 'rider'? Thanks again!Steve & Ranger Boy
By Rider he means a bike that will be used for normal riding rather than one built to look pretty and idle down Main Street.Others can explain the physics better, but I've found that the longer your front forks are the more susceptable you are to the increase side forces when turning with a sidecar. Take a look at http://www.sidestrider.com/leadingfork.html for an explanation of front end geometry. Now imagine the trail if you increase the fork length by even a modest two or three inches. The trick is to reduce the trail instead of increase it.
Mike is correct in the definition of a 'rider'. He is also correct in that a long fron tend can create problems or concerns. Even though trail can be made to be fine even with a long front end if the rake is set properly there is stil a lot of forces working on those fork tubes no matter if it is a springer, a girder or a set ot tele forks. The tubes woud have to extremely stout to keep from flexing me thinks. There are other issues of course but all in all it can be done. This is apparent from some of the trikes on the road. Do a lot of reseach and make you rown decison but if you want the rig to work well with the least effort concerning the build you may want to stick with a more conventional front end or a leading link. When I used the term 'BOBBER' I was referring to a more conventional laid ou tbike that stil could have the 'attitude' so to speak. 🙂
