Quote from SwampFox on December 28, 2021, 8:50 pm

Hi Russell, welcome to the offset sidecar universe. Where are you located?  My one of us in your area can assist.

Quote from Russell E Mayberry on December 28, 2021, 10:56 pm

I'm in Appomattox Va.

Quote from SwampFox on December 29, 2021, 6:18 am

I don't have any personal experience with a HD sidecar rig (presuming a HD sidecar mated to an FLH).  As I recall, Harley recommends, with the motorcycle unladen, 1° lean-in** towards the sidecar, which should be ±0° lean once you sit on the motorcycle.  However, in a prior conversation, a fellow sidecarist told me his rig handled better with 0° "static lean."  I'd start my adjustments and work from there; hopefully someone with more direct experience will come along.

** I generally use a magnetic dial gauge angle finder on the rear brake disc to measure lean, such as this one: https://www.harborfreight.com/dial-gauge-angle-finder-34214.html

Also, take a look here for detailed technical instructions:  https://sidecar.com/hal-kendall-manual/

 

Quote from Al Olme2 on December 29, 2021, 11:48 am

I didn't see anything about your bike or sidecar model but we do have the Harley install manual for the TLE.

https://sidecar.com/hd-tle-sidecar-install/ 

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Quote from SwampFox on December 29, 2021, 6:07 pm

Thanks Al, I couldn't locate TLE installation manual this morning.

Quote from Russell E Mayberry on December 30, 2021, 11:30 pm

Quote from Al Olme on December 29, 2021, 11:48 am

I didn't see anything about your bike or sidecar model but we do have the Harley install manual for the TLE.

https://sidecar.com/hd-tle-sidecar-install/ 

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Sorry, It's an 88 Electra glide Classic.