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New member with sidecar interest (but clueless)
Quote from Guest on October 30, 2011, 8:33 pmI am a long time motorcycle rider (have owned a bike (usually 2 or 3) constantly since 1982).
I recently acquired a 2004 HD FXDL (Dyna low rider) with under a 1000 miles. I'd love to be able to either add a sidecar to this bike or trade it (straight up, reasonably equal value trade) for a complete rig in great shape.
First option may take a year or two (to gain the appropriate knowledge and save the money). Second option would get me into a sidecar rig sooner, but I am a bit smitten with my new bike, so I am torn. 🙂
(my main ride is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R)
Here is my new scoot:
http://www.uhhh.org/~lherzog/blog-images/fxdl-1-sm.jpg
I am a long time motorcycle rider (have owned a bike (usually 2 or 3) constantly since 1982).
I recently acquired a 2004 HD FXDL (Dyna low rider) with under a 1000 miles. I'd love to be able to either add a sidecar to this bike or trade it (straight up, reasonably equal value trade) for a complete rig in great shape.
First option may take a year or two (to gain the appropriate knowledge and save the money). Second option would get me into a sidecar rig sooner, but I am a bit smitten with my new bike, so I am torn. 🙂
(my main ride is a 2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R)
Here is my new scoot:
Quote from RogerE on October 31, 2011, 6:46 amHi. If you have not yet done so, read the Sidecar Manual by Hal Kendall. A copy is attached. This Forum will be very useful to you in getting answers to your questions.
Hi. If you have not yet done so, read the Sidecar Manual by Hal Kendall. A copy is attached. This Forum will be very useful to you in getting answers to your questions.
Quote from Guest on October 31, 2011, 8:27 amThat's a big download for here but you can also find the very helpful manuals here:
That's a big download for here but you can also find the very helpful manuals here:
Quote from jaydmc on October 31, 2011, 10:56 amI would start by taking a sidecar class where sidecar bikes are provided. www.esc.org for information. There is also the book "Driving a sidecar outfit" by David Hough which we sell for $34.95 but you can also buy it other places such as white horse press.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
jay@dmcsidecars.com
I would start by taking a sidecar class where sidecar bikes are provided. http://www.esc.org for information. There is also the book "Driving a sidecar outfit" by David Hough which we sell for $34.95 but you can also buy it other places such as white horse press.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
http://www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
jay@dmcsidecars.com
Quote from timo482 on October 31, 2011, 8:37 pmhd used to long ago make sidecars for the fxr's but never for the dynas. liberty and some other mfg do make sidecars for the dynas
gearing - fork tree rake - and exhaust are the only issues that you need to think about hard when adding a sidecar to a dyna. if you very carefully read the engine specs for hd engines what you will find is that the baggers have more torque and hp due to the very large volume of the exhaust - and low end power is what you really need. the dyna exhausts are designed based on a light combination where low end power is not a big deal.
gearing - really tall gearing can suck at a stop sign with a sidecar
rake - big trail numbers make a bike very stable. big trail numbers make driving a sidecar rig just plain suck
read a LOT
read a LOT from those who ride a sidecar bike a lot
spend your money after you have ridden a sidecar rig that is set up properly and after you understand the issues of handling, fuel milage, and power.then have a really good time
to
hd used to long ago make sidecars for the fxr's but never for the dynas. liberty and some other mfg do make sidecars for the dynas
gearing - fork tree rake - and exhaust are the only issues that you need to think about hard when adding a sidecar to a dyna. if you very carefully read the engine specs for hd engines what you will find is that the baggers have more torque and hp due to the very large volume of the exhaust - and low end power is what you really need. the dyna exhausts are designed based on a light combination where low end power is not a big deal.
gearing - really tall gearing can suck at a stop sign with a sidecar
rake - big trail numbers make a bike very stable. big trail numbers make driving a sidecar rig just plain suck
read a LOT
read a LOT from those who ride a sidecar bike a lot
spend your money after you have ridden a sidecar rig that is set up properly and after you understand the issues of handling, fuel milage, and power.
then have a really good time
to
Quote from foodog2 on November 2, 2011, 10:17 pmI have a 08 FXD with a CSM sidecar. I can't post pics from my phone, but if you search my username there are pictures. I really like the way it is mounted and Claude builds every sub frame to match the bike. Give him a call.
Steven
I have a 08 FXD with a CSM sidecar. I can't post pics from my phone, but if you search my username there are pictures. I really like the way it is mounted and Claude builds every sub frame to match the bike. Give him a call.
Steven
Here are a few photos
