Going to pickup a used Cali sidecar today and will fit it to my R75/6. I have complete machine shop availability so building the mounts is no problem. I just need to see some pictures of various mounts so I can design something for my R75. If you want to email them to me that would also be great.
Garry
garry@gkramer.ca
How do I put pictures on the forum?
I bought this California S/C today. All attachment gear included and new windshield. I think I got a steal on it for $600.00
Early pre 1988 Companion.
If it has broken or weak torsion straps early VW Beetle front end torsion straps can be used for replacements, if you can find them.
Lonnie
Hack'n - 10/2/2009 12:34 AM
Early pre 1988 Companion.
If it has broken or weak torsion straps early VW Beetle front end torsion straps can be used for replacements, if you can find them.Lonnie
Just recieved this from California Sidecars
"Garry
This sidecar is not the companion. I cannot tell you the name of the sidecar Looks like the comp. but is not. This was a sidecar before the owner bought the company. Unfortunately, we donot have any information or mounts for the M/C or the sidecar.
Regards"
Garry,
Several mfg'rs. used this body mold through the years under different names.
California Sidecar, Spirit Eagle, Spirit of America to name a few.
The wheel, hubcap, frame and fender of your sidecar were unique to the early California Sidecar Companion or it's predecessor. The lineage is there. Perhaps they adopted it from the original maker of another name.
See sidecar #9 on page 9 of the USCA Sidecar Catalog, same sidecar a Companion.
I still think it's the same sidecar. The other clones used wire spoked wheels and the frame tubing was much smaller.
Got a pic of the other side and the taillight? What size axle?
Lonnie
Hack'n - 10/5/2009 7:24 PM
Garry,
Several mfg'rs. used this body mold through the years under different names.
California Sidecar, Spirit Eagle, Spirit of America to name a few.
The wheel, hubcap, frame and fender of your sidecar were unique to the early California Sidecar Companion or it's predecessor. The lineage is there. Perhaps they adopted it from the original maker of another name.
See sidecar #9 on page 9 of the USCA Sidecar Catalog, same sidecar a Companion.
I still think it's the same sidecar. The other clones used wire spoked wheels and the frame tubing was much smaller.Got a pic of the other side and the taillight? What size axle?
Lonnie
There is a MFG sticker on it from California Side Car, 1630 Oregon Ave, Long Beach California.
Where do I find "See sidecar #9 on page 9 of the USCA Sidecar Catalog, same sidecar a Companion."
Garry
Garry,
Your authority from the present CSC Co. may not have even been born before 1988. lol
The windshield decal also looks like the early CSC logo.
It is a good idea to upgrade the mounts on these pre 1989 CSC's since they had nice upper struts and mounts but tiny ball and collet lowers that whave been known to fail and release the sidecar.
1989 and later models went to 5/8" heim joint (rod end) lower mounts which are still used today. They also upgraded to coil over shock swing-arm suspension that year.
Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
Hack'n - 10/6/2009 12:20 PM
Garry,
Your authority from the present CSC Co. may not have even been born before 1988. lol
The windshield decal also looks like the early CSC logo.
It is a good idea to upgrade the mounts on these pre 1989 CSC's since they had nice upper struts and mounts but tiny ball and collet lowers that whave been known to fail and release the sidecar.
1989 and later models went to 5/8" heim joint (rod end) lower mounts which are still used today. They also upgraded to coil over shock swing-arm suspension that year.Lonnie
Northwest Sidecars
The bolt hole in the swivel rod end is 5/8"
If it has the heim joints and a coil over shock suspension it's 1989 or later. If torsional suspension it's probably a changeover model '88/'89.
The heim jiont style bosses we're an available upgrade for years that slipped right in to replace the original collet type bosses and clevis style frame clamps replaced the older ball mounts.
Your Beemer will need a sub-frame for solid mounting of the car. These are available through vendors listed on this site or you can make your own for the bike.
Here is a simple but solid sub-frame for a /7 fabricated from .120" wall square tubing.
Lonnie
Good Luck!
Be real careful that you use drawn steet tubing... not just mild steel tubing...it's much stronger....also check the wall thickness of the tube... I bought my subframe from Dauntless and it was well worth it... no question about their stuff...
Joel
Be real careful that you use drawn steet tubing...
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Don't you mean chrome moly tubeing ?, remember pipe is measured ID and tubeing is OD.
A 36 steel stock is quite strong enough and easily welded with mig or stick. Just use material of adequate dimensions.
Chrome moly is more difficult to work with. Usually used when weight is a limiting factor and Tig welded.
Most all motorcycle frames are constructed of a more malleable steel than chrome moly tubing.
Lonnie
