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Putting the side car on
Quote from Guest on July 29, 2013, 11:25 pmFinally got some time this weekend to join the sidecar to the bike. would like some opnions on the set up. Got this as close as I could with no concrete floor.
Finally got some time this weekend to join the sidecar to the bike. would like some opnions on the set up. Got this as close as I could with no concrete floor.
Quote from Al Olme on July 30, 2013, 11:37 amIt looks OK but watch out for that upper rear clamp. They are known to occasionally twist on the tube. It looks like you have the strut in line with the clamp and that's good.
It looks OK but watch out for that upper rear clamp. They are known to occasionally twist on the tube. It looks like you have the strut in line with the clamp and that's good.
Quote from Hack__n on July 30, 2013, 12:51 pmI attach the rear strut in a different way. By having the strut in a straight line from end to end with the clevis bolts vertical you eliminate one of the two possible slippage points (the 90 degree angled strut clevis to the sidecar frame clamp eyebolt). The remaining slip point is the paint to paint clamp assembly to sidecar frame connection. This can be spot welded to eliminate the possibility of slippage.
Lonnie
I attach the rear strut in a different way. By having the strut in a straight line from end to end with the clevis bolts vertical you eliminate one of the two possible slippage points (the 90 degree angled strut clevis to the sidecar frame clamp eyebolt). The remaining slip point is the paint to paint clamp assembly to sidecar frame connection. This can be spot welded to eliminate the possibility of slippage.
Lonnie
Quote from Guest on July 30, 2013, 11:09 pmI tried to make it look like the photo copy of assembly instructions I had, but I like the idea of the clevis being inline. Haven't taken it on a paved road yet, waiting for neck bearings so I can replace the tree with 5 deg.
I tried to make it look like the photo copy of assembly instructions I had, but I like the idea of the clevis being inline. Haven't taken it on a paved road yet, waiting for neck bearings so I can replace the tree with 5 deg.
Quote from Gummiente on July 31, 2013, 10:10 pmHow much offset (aka wheel lead) are you running? It should be no more than 8"-10", but it's hard to tell from your photos.
How much offset (aka wheel lead) are you running? It should be no more than 8"-10", but it's hard to tell from your photos.
Quote from Guest on August 1, 2013, 12:04 amJust a little over 9 inches, about 1/2 inch toe in. I am thinking of using Lonnie's idea for the strut and maybe push the track out a bit. My biggest dilema is trying to set this up for my wife which I out weigh by 140#
Just a little over 9 inches, about 1/2 inch toe in. I am thinking of using Lonnie's idea for the strut and maybe push the track out a bit. My biggest dilema is trying to set this up for my wife which I out weigh by 140#
Quote from Hack__n on August 1, 2013, 10:37 amLoad the bike and sidecar with the expected weight load and set the lean-out at 1 degree plus using a magnetic angle gauge on the front brake rotor.
That should be a good starting point for her. Minor lean-out tweaking may be needed later depending upon the roads travelled.
High crowned roads may need more lean-out for straight tracking.
Make sure and recheck toe-in after making lean-out adjustments.Lonnie
Load the bike and sidecar with the expected weight load and set the lean-out at 1 degree plus using a magnetic angle gauge on the front brake rotor.
That should be a good starting point for her. Minor lean-out tweaking may be needed later depending upon the roads travelled.
High crowned roads may need more lean-out for straight tracking.
Make sure and recheck toe-in after making lean-out adjustments.
Lonnie
Quote from wvsporty on October 4, 2013, 1:07 pmcnntnsxty....how is the rear lower mount attached to the bike? I have an 01 883C Sporty with a Velorex on it and I dont have my lower back that far.
cnntnsxty....how is the rear lower mount attached to the bike? I have an 01 883C Sporty with a Velorex on it and I dont have my lower back that far.
Quote from jaydmc on October 4, 2013, 6:02 pmThis was done with one of our sub frames, The sub frame attaches to the bike at 7 points and gives you the upper front mount and both lower mounts. We use one of our frame clamps which is similar to but of much higher quality for the upper rear mount.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
This was done with one of our sub frames, The sub frame attaches to the bike at 7 points and gives you the upper front mount and both lower mounts. We use one of our frame clamps which is similar to but of much higher quality for the upper rear mount.
Jay G
DMC sidecars
http://www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
Quote from Deleted user on October 5, 2013, 10:52 amIs your John Deere a "60"?
Is your John Deere a "60"?
Quote from Guest on October 6, 2013, 10:22 pmThis sub frame works well. I think it would work better with the adjustable frame connections I seen you use on other cars. I'm still playing with adjustments but the subframe made this much easier.
This sub frame works well. I think it would work better with the adjustable frame connections I seen you use on other cars. I'm still playing with adjustments but the subframe made this much easier.
Quote from Guest on October 6, 2013, 10:36 pmYes! Still in use, not just an anchor for the bike.
Yes! Still in use, not just an anchor for the bike.
Quote from Deleted user on October 7, 2013, 8:12 amI've got a 50 and an MC. Plus a couple that aren't JD's... But my bike gets ridden far more than any of the tractors get put to use these days...
I've got a 50 and an MC. Plus a couple that aren't JD's... But my bike gets ridden far more than any of the tractors get put to use these days...
Quote from jaydmc on October 7, 2013, 10:56 amAt this link you will see how we modify Velorex sidecars when in our shop, usually we only get Velorex sidecars in to fix other peoples work. http://www.dmcsidecars.com/the-result-of-improper-sidecar-mounting-and-the-proper-fix/
Jay G
DMC sidecars
www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793
At this link you will see how we modify Velorex sidecars when in our shop, usually we only get Velorex sidecars in to fix other peoples work. http://www.dmcsidecars.com/the-result-of-improper-sidecar-mounting-and-the-proper-fix/
Jay G
DMC sidecars
http://www.dmcsidecars.com
866-638-1793