I just got a Goulding side car for a 45ci harley basket case that I'm going to adapt to a custom rigid frame motorcycle. Does any one know of a internet site that showes the frame assembled. The person that sold it to me said I might have some extra parts and some fittings might be missing. I need a parts schematic to see what I have.
Originally written by Olgraybeard on 8/20/2007 6:10 PM
I just got a Goulding side car for a 45ci harley basket case that I'm going to adapt to a custom rigid frame motorcycle. Does any one know of a internet site that showes the frame assembled. The person that sold it to me said I might have some extra parts and some fittings might be missing. I need a parts schematic to see what I have.
First off - Congratulations. You have picked up a rather rare piece of Americana. Goulding sidecars for the big-twin Harleys and Indians are by now few and far between. the ones for 45 cubic inch Harleys are virtually non-existant. Something like that would have a fairly good collector value, IMHO.
I doubt you will find a parts shematic very easily unless someone has one and would be kind enough to give you a copy. Also, parts are pretty much non-existant. I suggest that you get a copy of Walneck's Trader. They have lots of vintage and antique ads every issue.
Another suggestion would be to see what eBay would bring. You might wind up with ehough money to buy a more modern sidecar that would fit your machine.
Happy Trails.
Also looking for a wheel for a Goulding LS side car frame
One more question do you use a front tire or rear on a side car the car has no brakes if it makes a differents
If I remember correctly your rig used an 18" wheel? If it is an 18 or 19 inch try looking on ebay for an Avon or Metzeler Sidecar Tire.
So can you use a front tire or rear tire, what advantage to using a sidecar tire with a rig with no brakes on side car. I was planning on useing the same tire as on the back of the bike for looks and availabilty of size (130 x 18) I'm useing the same rim as the back of the bike cb750 18" with sidecar hub.
Use a front or rear tire on the sidecar. If using a designated rear tire, mount it so the rotation arrow is reversed. You don't need driving traction unless you have a drive axle on the sidecar.
A sidecar tire has sidewalls designed for lateral stability in turns and the wider flatter footprint will last longer than a bike tire will. Since you are no longer leaning in the turns the sidecar tire has a tendency to scrub and you will wear out the small center area of a bike tire much quicker.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
