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(@Anonymous)
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I,m been looking for any device, to make my Honda 2002 VTX 1800 (formula II) sidecar easy to steer, and I can't find nobody for help.

Best regards

C. Bento


 
Posted : May 14, 2005 1:02 am
(@Anonymous)
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Not sure what problem you are having with steering? Steering damper maybe? Dauntlessmotor.com has the best prices and information that I have found for my hack setup.
Might want to look at Side Strider sidecars.
BB


 
Posted : May 14, 2005 1:47 am
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C. Bento,
Several sidecar manufacturers and vendors have raked triple trees available for sale.
Some are sold outright and others will modify your trees for a reduction in trail (which adds up to power steering).
Leading link front ends are also available but the bike is no longer usable as a solo unless the front end has adjustable axle positions for this purpose.

Lonnie


 
Posted : May 14, 2005 6:33 am
(@Anonymous)
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The steering is fine no (shaks) but, very hard to turn.


 
Posted : May 16, 2005 3:12 am
(@Anonymous)
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I just need directions !...

Do you know somebody?

Best regards
C. Bento


 
Posted : May 16, 2005 3:16 am
(@Hack__n)
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Your steering problems are due to the excess trail designed into the Honda front end geometry to assure straight tracking and positive return when riding solo. Positive caster will make the bike want to travel straight ahead. Add the wide track with the Formula II sidecar and you have a lot to overcome during a left hand turn. A leading link front end or a stock one that has been modified to reduce the trail will make the sidecar combo much easier to steer.
Side Effects shop will modify your triple trees for EZ Steering.
California Sidecar has their "Power Trak" system for Hondas.
Unit has a leading link front end for easy steering..
There are no doubt others who have steering assists available in the sidecar industry. For more info log onto Sidecar Industry Council site.

Lonnie Cook
Northwest Sidecar


 
Posted : May 16, 2005 7:38 am
(@Anonymous)
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Thank you
Ill go try to contact this shops.

Best Regards

C. Bento


 
Posted : May 17, 2005 1:24 am