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Connecting sidecar to bike
Quote from Fpalbrecht on November 10, 2020, 11:24 amI don't own a dmc expedition for my Yamaha Super Tenere yet, but we're saving and planning. Once the sidecar and bike are connected and trimmed properly can I connect and disconnect without messing up the state of trim? Or do you have to do it every time?
Thanks Frederic
I don't own a dmc expedition for my Yamaha Super Tenere yet, but we're saving and planning. Once the sidecar and bike are connected and trimmed properly can I connect and disconnect without messing up the state of trim? Or do you have to do it every time?
Thanks Frederic
Quote from Tax Man on November 10, 2020, 3:13 pmCan you remove the sidecar without changing the length of the mounting hardware? If not, I'd be reluctant to try it without going through the alignment process each time you remount it. The mounting hardware affects the toe-in and lean-out too. You'll have lights and perhaps electric outlets in the sidecar so you'll have to have to install a disconnect plug of some kind, and if you have an auxiliary gas tank in or on the sidecar you'll need to connect and disconnect it too.
My wife and I ride together with the sidecar rig. I have a Gold Wing 2-wheeler but haven't started it in 8 years. I just like the sidecar rig. That isn't saying you have to be like me, but I think if you like the rig you'll decide to leave the tub attached to the bike. If you can't do without a 2-wheeler you may eventually get another bike and leave the sidecar on one of them.
Can you remove the sidecar without changing the length of the mounting hardware? If not, I'd be reluctant to try it without going through the alignment process each time you remount it. The mounting hardware affects the toe-in and lean-out too. You'll have lights and perhaps electric outlets in the sidecar so you'll have to have to install a disconnect plug of some kind, and if you have an auxiliary gas tank in or on the sidecar you'll need to connect and disconnect it too.
My wife and I ride together with the sidecar rig. I have a Gold Wing 2-wheeler but haven't started it in 8 years. I just like the sidecar rig. That isn't saying you have to be like me, but I think if you like the rig you'll decide to leave the tub attached to the bike. If you can't do without a 2-wheeler you may eventually get another bike and leave the sidecar on one of them.
Quote from Fpalbrecht on November 10, 2020, 3:27 pmThanks. I hadn't thought about electrical or other things other than the mounting hardware. I have a 6x10 enclosed trailer that I use to transport bikes when I don't want to drive to a location or want to take more than one. I'm learning that for a sidecar rig, it's probably to small. Was thinking I might be able to separate the two so it would fit. But I think it's more messing around than I want.
Thanks again.
Thanks. I hadn't thought about electrical or other things other than the mounting hardware. I have a 6x10 enclosed trailer that I use to transport bikes when I don't want to drive to a location or want to take more than one. I'm learning that for a sidecar rig, it's probably to small. Was thinking I might be able to separate the two so it would fit. But I think it's more messing around than I want.
Thanks again.
Quote from jaydmc on November 11, 2020, 9:32 amAs long as you just remove the two 5/8 inch bolts for the lower mounts and the two 12mm bolts that connect the struts to the upper mounts and do not move any of the adjusters, then yes the sidecar comes right on and off. The wiring plugs to the side of the body so you can remove it. And the brake is on its own master so remove the master from the bike with out opening up the brake line and it will go right back on with out the need to blead the brake or align the sidecar. Under 10 minutes with practace.
Jay G
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As long as you just remove the two 5/8 inch bolts for the lower mounts and the two 12mm bolts that connect the struts to the upper mounts and do not move any of the adjusters, then yes the sidecar comes right on and off. The wiring plugs to the side of the body so you can remove it. And the brake is on its own master so remove the master from the bike with out opening up the brake line and it will go right back on with out the need to blead the brake or align the sidecar. Under 10 minutes with practace.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
866-638-1793
Quote from Fpalbrecht on November 11, 2020, 9:43 amThat's great!
Thanks Jay.
That's great!
Thanks Jay.
Quote from Gary Shearer on November 15, 2020, 3:12 pmJay, I just want to say that when I got my rig home from DMC Sidecars and followed your instructions I had my rig back together. It took me more than 10 minutes, but it was my first time. I have ridden my rig about 300 miles since, freeway, paved state roads, gravel county roads and even one primitive road. You built me an Expedition for my 2006 HD Road King (FLHRC) and it is just great. I will get a photo or two later and post them elsewhere on this site.
Gary Shearer
Jay, I just want to say that when I got my rig home from DMC Sidecars and followed your instructions I had my rig back together. It took me more than 10 minutes, but it was my first time. I have ridden my rig about 300 miles since, freeway, paved state roads, gravel county roads and even one primitive road. You built me an Expedition for my 2006 HD Road King (FLHRC) and it is just great. I will get a photo or two later and post them elsewhere on this site.
Gary Shearer
Quote from Deleted user on November 16, 2020, 9:20 amHi Gary, I'm looking forward to crossing paths next year somewhere and checking it out in person. Hoping things will be a whole lot closer to what normal used to be!!
Hi Gary, I'm looking forward to crossing paths next year somewhere and checking it out in person. Hoping things will be a whole lot closer to what normal used to be!!