Just got done putting a laced wheel on my sidecar. It wasn't easy for sure! The old drum brake used a step axle with 3 steps so when I tried installing a traditional front wheel I was screwed. When I bought the sidecar it had been slightly damaged in a wreck and I was told the axle was bent, so I bought a new one and replaced it. So since I had this old axle I decided to take it into the tool room at work and see if they could help me out. The guys did a great job. They straightened it and turned the entire length down to .75 inch shaft. A few adjustments to the spacer bushings and voila, a laced rim! Of course this only works because I'm not running the drum brake, but I am thinking of making a adapter plate and going to a disc brake...I have lots of room to play with.
wish my rig looked as good ! I've got 3 different wheels on mine. good job. Ed
Fuzzybeard - 8/4/2013 2:42 PM
Just got done putting a laced wheel on my sidecar. It wasn't easy....Final result sure looks good tho.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Looks darn good!
LOOKS GREAT IS THIS ON A SOFTAIL ? I HAVE A 97 SOFTAIL WITH A CAR BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS COULD NOT BE DONE
MINE RIDS AND HANDLES GOOD
MARCO
Yes, it's on my 99 Heritage and I was told that too...I just don't listen too well 🙂
Nice rig!
