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Fleximum sidecar?
Quote from labill on December 26, 2004, 11:52 amIs anyone knowledge about the Fleximum one wheel sidecar built in Quebec? Never had a sidecar and I am looking. Very interested in the one wheel version.
Have e-mailed them a few times but still waiting for info.
Thanks,
labill
Is anyone knowledge about the Fleximum one wheel sidecar built in Quebec? Never had a sidecar and I am looking. Very interested in the one wheel version.
Have e-mailed them a few times but still waiting for info.
Thanks,
labill
Quote from Guest on May 16, 2005, 5:50 pmHello Labill,
All sidecars have only one wheel.
They are mounted at the outside edge of the sidecar, (bike on one side, wheel on the other side.)
The Flexium had a little wheel in the middle of the sidecar like the Flexit and was suppose to lean with the bike. I have never seen one in person and only a few photos. Search for Flexit also.
Try this link to the most comprehensive sidecar photo and builders list that I know of.
Hello Labill,
All sidecars have only one wheel.
They are mounted at the outside edge of the sidecar, (bike on one side, wheel on the other side.)
The Flexium had a little wheel in the middle of the sidecar like the Flexit and was suppose to lean with the bike. I have never seen one in person and only a few photos. Search for Flexit also.
Try this link to the most comprehensive sidecar photo and builders list that I know of.
Quote from Guest on May 20, 2005, 2:52 pmOK I know some about the Flexit They were going to start making it again but I understand that that fell through.They did have a small wheel in the center I hade one on a K100 LT and it was a lot of fun.I think the biggest complaint was I broke two windshields.
John
OK I know some about the Flexit They were going to start making it again but I understand that that fell through.They did have a small wheel in the center I hade one on a K100 LT and it was a lot of fun.I think the biggest complaint was I broke two windshields.
John
Quote from Guest on May 25, 2005, 1:09 pmHi labill
What would you like to know about the Fleximum SideCar
Regards
Best Buddy
Hi labill
What would you like to know about the Fleximum SideCar
Regards
Best Buddy
Quote from Guest on October 13, 2005, 12:11 amWell I am happy to say that I spent 3 hours with the owner of Fleximum.
He had his brother come in from Quebec city with his two seater one behind one front. Amazing, as I am seriously looking at this one for my needs. One nice thing not mentioned on his site, there is a lock mechanism to prevent tipping when stationnary... not meant for travel.
If you are serious he will rent a sidecar attached for 500$ a week for testing and it is deducted from the sales price if you buy one...
It is really a love affair for the owner building these sidecar one by one for your specific motorcycle, mine BMW K1200LT 2005. He builds over the winter and ready for Spring... base price 5000$ canadian...
Well I am happy to say that I spent 3 hours with the owner of Fleximum.
He had his brother come in from Quebec city with his two seater one behind one front. Amazing, as I am seriously looking at this one for my needs. One nice thing not mentioned on his site, there is a lock mechanism to prevent tipping when stationnary... not meant for travel.
If you are serious he will rent a sidecar attached for 500$ a week for testing and it is deducted from the sales price if you buy one...
It is really a love affair for the owner building these sidecar one by one for your specific motorcycle, mine BMW K1200LT 2005. He builds over the winter and ready for Spring... base price 5000$ canadian...
Quote from Guest on October 19, 2005, 8:32 amSorry, that a side car always has one wheel is wrong, EML ( dutch sidecar producer ) made a sidecar with two wheels ( more like half a car because the front wheel is steering ).
Greetings from holland,Ingmar Walboom
Sorry, that a side car always has one wheel is wrong, EML ( dutch sidecar producer ) made a sidecar with two wheels ( more like half a car because the front wheel is steering ).
Greetings from holland,
Ingmar Walboom
Quote from Guest on October 31, 2008, 2:04 pmi have one myself yellow painted like the bike . A real jewel while driving. starts and stops need more experimentation. Can drive 80-90 mph without any problems with two people in the side.The guy who make them dont speak english so it is a problem can send you pictures of mine representing themselves outside canada. patrice
i have one myself yellow painted like the bike . A real jewel while driving. starts and stops need more experimentation. Can drive 80-90 mph without any problems with two people in the side.The guy who make them dont speak english so it is a problem can send you pictures of mine representing themselves outside canada. patrice
Quote from SidecarMike on October 31, 2008, 2:43 pmThat may be technically true, but in many states in the U.S. if it has more than three wheels it is no longer a motorcycle.
340.01(32)
(32) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle, excluding a tractor or an all-terrain vehicle, which is capable of speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour with a 150-pound rider on a dry, level, hard surface with no wind, with a power source as an integral part of the vehicle, and which meets the conditions under par. (a) or (b):340.01(32)(a)
(a) Type 1 is a motor vehicle which meets either of the following conditions:340.01(32)(a)1.
1. Is designed and built with 2 wheels in tandem and a seat for the operator, and may be modified to have no more than 3 wheels by attaching a sidecar to one side of the wheels in tandem without changing the location of the power source.340.01(32)(a)2.
2. Is designed and built to have no more than 3 wheels, seating for the operator and no more than 3 passengers, and does not have the operator area enclosed.340.01(32)(b)
(b) Type 2 is a motor vehicle designed and built to have at least 3 wheels in contact with the ground, a curb weight of less than 1,500 pounds, and a passenger and operator area with sides permanently enclosed with rigid construction and a top which may be convertible.
That may be technically true, but in many states in the U.S. if it has more than three wheels it is no longer a motorcycle.
340.01(32)
(32) "Motorcycle" means a motor vehicle, excluding a tractor or an all-terrain vehicle, which is capable of speeds in excess of 30 miles per hour with a 150-pound rider on a dry, level, hard surface with no wind, with a power source as an integral part of the vehicle, and which meets the conditions under par. (a) or (b):
340.01(32)(a)
(a) Type 1 is a motor vehicle which meets either of the following conditions:
340.01(32)(a)1.
1. Is designed and built with 2 wheels in tandem and a seat for the operator, and may be modified to have no more than 3 wheels by attaching a sidecar to one side of the wheels in tandem without changing the location of the power source.
340.01(32)(a)2.
2. Is designed and built to have no more than 3 wheels, seating for the operator and no more than 3 passengers, and does not have the operator area enclosed.
340.01(32)(b)
(b) Type 2 is a motor vehicle designed and built to have at least 3 wheels in contact with the ground, a curb weight of less than 1,500 pounds, and a passenger and operator area with sides permanently enclosed with rigid construction and a top which may be convertible.
Quote from Guest on November 4, 2009, 4:37 pmI own a Flexium, they are great. Bought it for my wife, willing to sell it... we can neg on her 😀
I own a Flexium, they are great. Bought it for my wife, willing to sell it... we can neg on her 😀
Quote from jesse07-5723 on February 15, 2010, 10:06 amIf you're serious about selling ( the sidecar-I already have a wife )let me know? here or e-mail at moonstonekennel@osageconnect.net-thanks
If you're serious about selling ( the sidecar-I already have a wife )let me know? here or e-mail at moonstonekennel@osageconnect.net-thanks
Quote from Guest on February 15, 2010, 9:57 pmYes I was serious... listed in on eBay, sold it for $2200 USD... got paid... guy has not yet picked it up. I suspect he will come calling from BC - (I live in Ontario) once the snow is gone.
They are the best
You drive like a normal bike. I have driven the Harley with a sidecar and its not as pleasent to drive.
If you can find one, go for it
Yes I was serious... listed in on eBay, sold it for $2200 USD... got paid... guy has not yet picked it up. I suspect he will come calling from BC - (I live in Ontario) once the snow is gone.
They are the best
You drive like a normal bike. I have driven the Harley with a sidecar and its not as pleasent to drive.
If you can find one, go for it
Quote from jesse07-5723 on February 16, 2010, 1:35 pmThanks for replying! I'll keep an eye out for one.Good luck with that snow!
Thanks for replying! I'll keep an eye out for one.Good luck with that snow!
Quote from shovelrider on March 11, 2010, 9:50 pmHow does one get hold of them to build one,I did a search and their website doesn't work.
Thanks
Geo.
How does one get hold of them to build one,I did a search and their website doesn't work.
Thanks
Geo.
Quote from Guest on May 22, 2010, 1:03 pmI can't seem to find the website for the Fleximum side cars. Would anyone have the email address for them?
Thanks,
Grizzly
I can't seem to find the website for the Fleximum side cars. Would anyone have the email address for them?
Thanks,
Grizzly
Quote from Guest on August 3, 2011, 1:06 amI know that some of Flexit were going to do it again, but I understand that this is not through.They dropped a small wheel in the middle of what I hade K100 LT, and it was a lot of fun.I that the biggest problem I have broken two windshield.
I know that some of Flexit were going to do it again, but I understand that this is not through.They dropped a small wheel in the middle of what I hade K100 LT, and it was a lot of fun.I that the biggest problem I have broken two windshield.