I have a Honda 450A with a Tomco sidecar. It has the original handlebars set up on the sidecar with a rod going over to the bike and attached to where the handlebars used to be to turn the wheel and steer.
It is difficult for me to steer and it takes too much effort. Does anyone know of a way to make it easier to steer? A way to decrease the effort necessary?
Thanks
Modified triple trees will reduce the steering effort. Check with Side Effects Sidecars for availbility of trees or mods for your trees.
Lonnie
bgillespie - 6/1/2012 1:02 PM
I have a Honda 450A with a Tomco sidecar. It has the original handlebars set up on the sidecar with a rod going over to the bike and attached to where the handlebars used to be to turn the wheel and steer.
It is difficult for me to steer and it takes too much effort. Does anyone know of a way to make it easier to steer? A way to decrease the effort necessary?Thanks
Maybe something could be done by modifying the linkage itself to ease the steering effort some.
A picture of the set up would be helpful
I think I am going to get the Triple trees raked. I called the company you suggested and it is supposed to reduce effort 60-70%. Sounds like a good fix.
I second Side Effects, they supplied a modified triple tree, that not only gives 4.5 degrees of caster, but 1 degree of camber, for my GL1500 rig. It does a great job, I really like it. Good luck with yours.
bgillespie - 6/1/2012 9:56 PM
I think I am going to get the Triple trees raked. I called the company you suggested and it is supposed to reduce effort 60-70%. Sounds like a good fix.
You won't go wrong with working with SideEffects. Say hello for me to Broc.
Lloyd - 6/2/2012 1:09 AM
I second Side Effects, they supplied a modified triple tree, that not only gives 4.5 degrees of caster, but 1 degree of camber, for my GL1500 rig. It does a great job, I really like it. Good luck with yours.
I third it. Makes a world of difference! And...Peter and Brock are really great to deal with, extremely helpful.
Have fun!
I have put 200 miles on since Side Effects raked my rig!!! It's simply amazing and 60% easier to steer! Thanks Broc!!
you can also change the linkage to make it a bit easier however of course this means the bars will have to move further.
BTW, if you know any one else who would like a similar sidecar we have a very crude tomco sidecar here that came off of a CB750A. It is free to any one who has a real need for it. We also have a CB750A here in need of work that belongs to my brother in law $350. I would prefer not to sell it until such time as the sidecar is picked up in case who ever gets the sidecar for free wants it.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
jay@dmcsidecars.com
Where can I find a link to Side Effects?
Try www.sidecars.ca, or info@sidecars.ca
Lonnie
Hey Jay G, a local magazine did an article on me and someone called asking where they can find one. I gvae him you r contact info, I hope it works out.
