Thanks fro th einfo Lonnie. I knew there were mods made to the newer models but was not sure what they were. The 565 should prove to be a nice sidecar.
Make note though that th esidecar in question is said to be a 1991 Velorex 562.
Originally written by 62BadBoy on 9/9/2005 1:26 PM
My wife doesn't want to sit in the sidecar, for sure, she's 255 lbs!
At 255# the sidecar is the only place your wife should be for safety's sake.
Claude,
The Sportster Hugger and some of the FX Lo-Riders used an 11 1/2" shock that will fit the pre-Cruiser Velorex. One will need to use metric bushings or the fit will be a little sloppy.
Lonnie
>>Claude,
The Sportster Hugger and some of the FX Lo-Riders used an 11 1/2" shock that will fit the pre-Cruiser Velorex. One will need to use metric bushings or the fit will be a little sloppy.
Lonnie<<
You da man Lonnie..thanks again for th einfo. Maybe that is what I dug out of the box at the harley shop years ago. Price was right too. Come to think of it I did play around with bushings on it..totally forgot about that.
I do remember messing around trying to find a shock after my stock broke in half in Ohio on the way to Canada. To get it going I actually hooked the swingarm to the sidecar frame with a big u-bolt..LOL. Talk about screwed up lean out..whew. Then all I could tink of was that little bitty Velorex axle and all the stress it was having to handle as a rigid setup. Oh well a guy has to do what a guy has to do...even if it is not recomended. We made it but not with peace of mind.
This rig is way to dangerous with that weight distribution.
The fact that velorex was on a dresser and there were no accidents does not means its safe!
It means you were lucky!!!!!!!!
Everyone in this club loves sidecars, but no one wants to see a rig that is unsafe out on the road.
I would hate to see that weight distribution/rig on a twisty right hand curve going a little too fast.
That could spell DANGER.
Goofd luck working out your rig.
Please be careful.
Everybody is such a party pooper around here. Look at his moniker- Badboy is the tough biker nomad with squared jaw facing into the wind. Probably has a tattoo. If he and his wife fall over on the left side, he'll either figure out how to make it right or there will be a good deal on a Velorex somewhere. GO FOR IT DUDE!
I too have 2004 kawa Nomad. Talked to a DEALER in so fla just last night and he assures me velorex #565 or#562 a good match for my bike. Buy rig & only $300.00 for complete installation. Wonder if that included ballast. Was real sure this was the car for me" poor dumb rookie" don"t know who to beleive. My thanks to you all. Experience is well found knowledge One final question can you set up with a bike with a car and also go solo or is it one or the other? THANKS Again, stickwelder
Stickwelder had:
One final question can you set up with a bike with a car and also go solo or is it one or the other?
We setup many rigs for people who aren't ready to plunge into an expensive dedicated sidecar outfit yet.
Some are "weekend parents", some want a sidecar on for a camping or fishing trip, or to haul the dog (s), but don't necessarily want to lose the solo capabilities of their bike.
Most single passenger sidecars will come off relatively easily with the removal of four bolts and an electrical connection. Once off, they are a "One legged cow" to work with unless one has a dolly to roll them around on and to use to reattach the car when desired.
As long as the mounts and struts are not readjusted, the car will bolt back on with the same alignment as before it's removal.
An unmodified bike with a sidecar is an inexpensive (Affordable) way to enter sidecaring. Most of the mods that will constitute a dedicated sidehack rig can be done retroactively as desired or as $$$$$$$ permits.
Minor adjustments can be made to begin with. Higher viscosity fork oil and decent rear shocks will help stabilize the rigs ride. Inflate tires for maximum loading since there are side loads that didn't exist before.
It will take a little more effort steering than a dedicated rig. Usually that's no big deal.
Bottom line: If you don't wish to pursue the sport further, you can sell the car, go back to solo riding your bike and you won't be out an arm and a leg financially. And you won't have compromised your motorcycle.
Lonnie
thanks for the info/further follow up, assuming we go full combo set up what are the modifications you would suggest or does that depend on the bike or the rig or both? At this point I'm thinking Ural? because of needed weight (ballast) Have no desire to spend a small fortune but demand a "safe" reasonably comfortable ride Total budget aprox 5,000. all recommendations greatly appreciated THAMKS stickwelder
The URAL sidecar would be a decent match for you.
There is a dealer in Florida ,can't remember the name of his buisness right now, who has put Velorex sidecars on everything including 1500 wings. THIS DOES NOT MAKE, AND CANNOT MAKE IT RIGHT!
I had spent much time with an uninformed older gentleman who had a Velorex put onto a VALKARIE by this 'professional' and he finally got rid of it. Too bad simply too bad!!
Claude, you mean Gene at Holopaw Corvette in St Cloud, FL? Good guy to deal with!
