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Looking into getting my first sidecar
Quote from Alan_Hepburn on June 28, 2016, 2:14 pmOn the other hand, my wife absolutely LOVES our sidecar! With a replacement knee, and backproblems, she could nolonger climb onto the back of a bike, and she was deathly afraid of tipping the bike over if she could get on - getting a sidecar meant that she could still enjoy riding with our friends, and she's in complete comfort!
On the other hand, my wife absolutely LOVES our sidecar! With a replacement knee, and backproblems, she could nolonger climb onto the back of a bike, and she was deathly afraid of tipping the bike over if she could get on - getting a sidecar meant that she could still enjoy riding with our friends, and she's in complete comfort!
Quote from Mike Bodisch on June 28, 2016, 10:25 pmSome great advice here. Wish I had read all this before getting my first rig. Basically put my first two together myself. The Royal Enfield with Kozi Rocket was not too difficult. The car was designed for the bike I believe. The big problem was getting it balanced. The second was and still is a headache. Yamaha V-Star 950 with Velorex 562 (heavily modified). She runs like the wind but after almost 7,000 miles I'm still having issues. The latest I got a couple of weeks ago. Already set up. An older Honda VT 1100 T with Dauntless car. Heavy duty, solid and done right. Found it on cycletrader.com at a fair price. Had a friend broker the deal for me long distance. When my girl got out of school we rode the bus north and rode the rig home. That was 1,072 miles and no problems. Have had the rig in my possession for about three weeks and have put over 2,500 miles on it.
Guess the point is: getting a used rig already set up for your first one is a good idea, I believe. If you look around, you can find some really nice setups and very fair prices. Seems some people get them and realize it is not what they expected. My Honda is a 1999 and had 7,400 miles on it. Sat in the man's garage for two plus years before he sold it. If I had started with something like this I would have saved a lot of money and time and headaches. You could then sell it and move up. My problem is I don't want to let go of either of the other two. They are all fun in their own way. Jump in and enjoy.
Mike in MS
Some great advice here. Wish I had read all this before getting my first rig. Basically put my first two together myself. The Royal Enfield with Kozi Rocket was not too difficult. The car was designed for the bike I believe. The big problem was getting it balanced. The second was and still is a headache. Yamaha V-Star 950 with Velorex 562 (heavily modified). She runs like the wind but after almost 7,000 miles I'm still having issues. The latest I got a couple of weeks ago. Already set up. An older Honda VT 1100 T with Dauntless car. Heavy duty, solid and done right. Found it on cycletrader.com at a fair price. Had a friend broker the deal for me long distance. When my girl got out of school we rode the bus north and rode the rig home. That was 1,072 miles and no problems. Have had the rig in my possession for about three weeks and have put over 2,500 miles on it.
Guess the point is: getting a used rig already set up for your first one is a good idea, I believe. If you look around, you can find some really nice setups and very fair prices. Seems some people get them and realize it is not what they expected. My Honda is a 1999 and had 7,400 miles on it. Sat in the man's garage for two plus years before he sold it. If I had started with something like this I would have saved a lot of money and time and headaches. You could then sell it and move up. My problem is I don't want to let go of either of the other two. They are all fun in their own way. Jump in and enjoy.
Mike in MS
Quote from DirtyDR on June 29, 2016, 10:54 amKeep an eye on the Hacks forum over on ADVRider as there are a lot of rigs listed in the FS, Fleabay, & Craigslist thread.
There is a nice 78 Honda Automatic rig for $4,000.00 https://binghamton.craigslist.org/mcy/5635685880.html
An 85 V65 Sabre rig for $2,500 http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/mcy/5649754786.html
Keep an eye on the Hacks forum over on ADVRider as there are a lot of rigs listed in the FS, Fleabay, & Craigslist thread.
There is a nice 78 Honda Automatic rig for $4,000.00 https://binghamton.craigslist.org/mcy/5635685880.html
An 85 V65 Sabre rig for $2,500 http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/mcy/5649754786.html
Quote from playinatwork on June 29, 2016, 11:00 amI really like the looks of that V65 rig. What car is that? Is there anyone on the forum close that might be able to put eyes on it for me?
I really like the looks of that V65 rig. What car is that? Is there anyone on the forum close that might be able to put eyes on it for me?
Quote from DirtyDR on June 29, 2016, 11:03 amLooks like CSC Friendship I to me. Can't help with a look see but if it were closer I would be real tempted, that Sabre would be a wicked tug.
I would really like to see what is under the rest of those covers.
Looks like CSC Friendship I to me. Can't help with a look see but if it were closer I would be real tempted, that Sabre would be a wicked tug.
I would really like to see what is under the rest of those covers.
Quote from playinatwork on June 29, 2016, 11:38 amI spoke with the owner of the Sabre. The bike does not run and has an electrical problem. I assume it's the rectifier as that's a common problem on those bikes I believe. The rig has been parked for a few months. He did confirm it's a CSC friendship car.
I spoke with the owner of the Sabre. The bike does not run and has an electrical problem. I assume it's the rectifier as that's a common problem on those bikes I believe. The rig has been parked for a few months. He did confirm it's a CSC friendship car.
Quote from playinatwork on June 29, 2016, 11:48 amI think I might be that right person. Take the train from Fl. to NYC with a pocket of tools and a test light sounds about like an adventure. What could go wrong?
I think I might be that right person. Take the train from Fl. to NYC with a pocket of tools and a test light sounds about like an adventure. What could go wrong?
Quote from Deleted user on June 29, 2016, 1:10 pmWell Dan! You asked a question and sought advice. You now have a second page of responses to look at. You are getting a good idea of what this club is all about. (Does this sound like a commercial?) Oh yes - I too am curious about what is under those other covers.
Well Dan! You asked a question and sought advice. You now have a second page of responses to look at. You are getting a good idea of what this club is all about. (Does this sound like a commercial?) Oh yes - I too am curious about what is under those other covers.
Quote from DirtyDR on June 29, 2016, 1:45 pmplayinatwork - 6/29/2016 9:48 AM
I think I might be that right person. Take the train from Fl. to NYC with a pocket of tools and a test light sounds about like an adventure. What could go wrong?
You could always throw it on the Amtrak Auto-Train from Reston, VA to Sanford, FL for part of the trip home. I threw my GS rig on it on my way to the National in Arkansas a few years back and it is a fun trip.
playinatwork - 6/29/2016 9:48 AM
I think I might be that right person. Take the train from Fl. to NYC with a pocket of tools and a test light sounds about like an adventure. What could go wrong?
You could always throw it on the Amtrak Auto-Train from Reston, VA to Sanford, FL for part of the trip home. I threw my GS rig on it on my way to the National in Arkansas a few years back and it is a fun trip.
Quote from IamDan on June 29, 2016, 1:48 pmYou guys, and some of the emails I've traded back and forth with a couple builders, have definitely convinced me to do a sidecar.
I think my ideal build is still a Triumph based rig, but considering how late in the season it is, Iam thinking about snagging up a used rig for this year and do a Sweet build once I rewire the shop. I know the local Ural dealer had a line on a few used hacks, and I've seen a few Harley rigs for sale here and there.
You guys, and some of the emails I've traded back and forth with a couple builders, have definitely convinced me to do a sidecar.
I think my ideal build is still a Triumph based rig, but considering how late in the season it is, Iam thinking about snagging up a used rig for this year and do a Sweet build once I rewire the shop. I know the local Ural dealer had a line on a few used hacks, and I've seen a few Harley rigs for sale here and there.
Quote from jaydmc on June 29, 2016, 2:39 pmIf you are looking to do some thing quick, you could go with one of the Sputnik sidecars we have $2995 which would include proper bike specific mounting hardware and ship in about 3 weeks. Then latter down the road as you would have the mounts on the bike you could build the rig you want or just change out the body of the sidecar to what you want.
BTW we just posted photo's in the manifactures section of our new "Classic" sidecar now that we have the proto type done.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
866-638-1793
If you are looking to do some thing quick, you could go with one of the Sputnik sidecars we have $2995 which would include proper bike specific mounting hardware and ship in about 3 weeks. Then latter down the road as you would have the mounts on the bike you could build the rig you want or just change out the body of the sidecar to what you want.
BTW we just posted photo's in the manifactures section of our new "Classic" sidecar now that we have the proto type done.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
866-638-1793
Quote from DirtyDR on July 1, 2016, 10:17 amAn interesting Gold Wing rig with trailer for $2,500.00 in North Dakota.
http://fargo.craigslist.org/mcy/5661164175.html
An interesting Gold Wing rig with trailer for $2,500.00 in North Dakota.
http://fargo.craigslist.org/mcy/5661164175.html
Quote from Al Olme on July 1, 2016, 12:35 pmYou could buy the rig, take a hammer to all the plastic, spray what's left flat black and be a genuine badass!
You could buy the rig, take a hammer to all the plastic, spray what's left flat black and be a genuine badass!
Quote from trikebldr on July 2, 2016, 5:41 pmIamDan - 7/1/2016 9:49 AM
I saw that, it's a shame I'm too young and too shallow to ride a Goldie
Hey, hey, hey! I resemble that remark! Seriously, what's the stigma attached to riding a 'Wing? I had one ('76) and put over 200,000 miles on it, most with a sidecar and trailer. Loved that bike! Long story, but modifying it's engine earned me my bachelor's degree from GM.
The one in the CL ad sure looks like a nice rig, except for those flimsy-looking wire wheels on the trailer. That would have been a really nice starter rig, but it's apparently gone now, too. Says the ad has been removed by owner.
IamDan - 7/1/2016 9:49 AM
I saw that, it's a shame I'm too young and too shallow to ride a Goldie
Hey, hey, hey! I resemble that remark! Seriously, what's the stigma attached to riding a 'Wing? I had one ('76) and put over 200,000 miles on it, most with a sidecar and trailer. Loved that bike! Long story, but modifying it's engine earned me my bachelor's degree from GM.
The one in the CL ad sure looks like a nice rig, except for those flimsy-looking wire wheels on the trailer. That would have been a really nice starter rig, but it's apparently gone now, too. Says the ad has been removed by owner.
Quote from IamDan on July 3, 2016, 2:44 pmtrikebldr - 7/2/2016 5:41 PM
IamDan - 7/1/2016 9:49 AM
I saw that, it's a shame I'm too young and too shallow to ride a Goldie
Hey, hey, hey! I resemble that remark! Seriously, what's the stigma attached to riding a 'Wing? I had one ('76) and put over 200,000 miles on it, most with a sidecar and trailer. Loved that bike! Long story, but modifying it's engine earned me my bachelor's degree from GM.
The one in the CL ad sure looks like a nice rig, except for those flimsy-looking wire wheels on the trailer. That would have been a really nice starter rig, but it's apparently gone now, too. Says the ad has been removed by owner.I'm only in my early 30's so the AARP won't let me buy a wing yet.
Actually the truth is that I think fairings are hideous, no matter what their on, and the look of big touring bikes just isn't my thing. I prefer the simplicity and clean lines of old school and retro bikes.
trikebldr - 7/2/2016 5:41 PM
IamDan - 7/1/2016 9:49 AM
I saw that, it's a shame I'm too young and too shallow to ride a Goldie
Hey, hey, hey! I resemble that remark! Seriously, what's the stigma attached to riding a 'Wing? I had one ('76) and put over 200,000 miles on it, most with a sidecar and trailer. Loved that bike! Long story, but modifying it's engine earned me my bachelor's degree from GM.
The one in the CL ad sure looks like a nice rig, except for those flimsy-looking wire wheels on the trailer. That would have been a really nice starter rig, but it's apparently gone now, too. Says the ad has been removed by owner.
I'm only in my early 30's so the AARP won't let me buy a wing yet.
Actually the truth is that I think fairings are hideous, no matter what their on, and the look of big touring bikes just isn't my thing. I prefer the simplicity and clean lines of old school and retro bikes.
Quote from Alan_Hepburn on July 3, 2016, 3:31 pmIf the retro look is your thing, then you need to get yourself a Ural!
If the retro look is your thing, then you need to get yourself a Ural!
Quote from Mike Bodisch on July 6, 2016, 12:32 amWhat is this fascination with Urals?
Never had one so I shouldn't be critical. But, my recently acquired 1999 Honda (yes he said Honda) Shadow American Classic edition with Dauntless sidecar, painted to match', really has a classic look. Have had several serious bikers tell me it had to be older than that. When the Hog riders tell you it looks classic, it can't be all bad.
But, when we had the rally in April and the general public got to pick "best of show", a stock Ural Patrol wins first place.
Mike I n MS
What is this fascination with Urals?
Never had one so I shouldn't be critical. But, my recently acquired 1999 Honda (yes he said Honda) Shadow American Classic edition with Dauntless sidecar, painted to match', really has a classic look. Have had several serious bikers tell me it had to be older than that. When the Hog riders tell you it looks classic, it can't be all bad.
But, when we had the rally in April and the general public got to pick "best of show", a stock Ural Patrol wins first place.
Mike I n MS