Very new to this forum and to the sidecar world. For decades I’ve wanted an old flat head Harley with a sidecar (My grandfather had one). I found a 1950 WL (Titled a 1942 WLA due to and engine change) and subsequently found a 40’s vintage Goulding Sport Rocket on what appears to be an LS frame modified for use on a big twin (previously installed on a Shovel head). I have been trying to source mounting components from a fellow in Poland (Artur of Classic Sidecars) and I’m finding that to be a challenge. I may have to fabricate what I need but would prefer to use the correct components if at possible. I’ve searched the internet until I get cross eyed, purchased the history of Goulding book written by the founders grandson etc. and will continue my search… If anyone has any information on Goulding, I’d love to hear about it.
Alfred please feel welcomed to this forum.
Now after you have posted a couple of more comments and then after I believe your 3rd posting?
It will possible and greatly desired of the rest of us to see pictures of this outstanding combination.
Your sidecaŕ body and it's chassis are not models I am familiar with precisely though Goulding is a common older sidecar.
You could start perhaps with a bit about your self and your location?
I like the idea of building a rig the likes your granddad rode.
Mine had I believe a Douglas in the late twenties early thirties.
My mother started out in the chair and shifted to pillion as she got bigger.
I don't know of any pictures sadly.
Cheers. Bruce
@brstr Growing up in south eastern Connecticut, my grandfathers farm was my favorite place. Though I never actually got to see his motorcycle sidecar combo I distinctly remember a photo of him on the bike, my grandmother holding my mom (as a child) in her lap sitting in the sidecar. This was what sparked for my desire to someday get similar machine. There seems to be a little disagreement as to whether it was an Indian or a Harley Davidson… That was over sixty years ago! My wife and I moved to SW Florida in 1981 and remained there until retiring in 2023, after which we moved to Central Florida to escape the crowd. The Goulding I acquired I believe to be a Sport Rocket as I had mentioned before and I will post a few photos when able. I have removed the tub as the chassis needs some restoration work and a few mods to be fitted to the WL. The tub also needs some work, a new seat and interior etc. Having not run the old girl in a few months, today I drained the excess oil from the crankcase, added a little oil to the tank, some fresh gasoline and after three primer kicks she came to life on the first ignition on kick. Have to love that 40’s technology!
My introduction to motorcycles involved an uncle and his 50cc Honda circa 1960.
It was then when not if.
Now if he had taken me fishing?
Life may have been different.
My first motorcycle was a 1970 Hodaka 100B followed by a 1970 Bultaco Sherpa T. Which I had both of them back (Along with a few others…lol). I rode trials as a kid in New England with an uncle that rode trials. Getting back to the sidecar, I’ve had poor luck connecting with Artur of Classic Sidecars in Poland. He manufactures reproduction Goulding LS-29 sidecars and parts. His initial reply to me was promising as he said he had the parts I need in stock his latest emails he has confused me with me someone else that he’s building a sidecar for? As I had mentioned before, I have scoured the internet looking for Goulding data and have found very little. I missed out on parts manual that would have been helpful. The AMCA has a forum dedicated to Goulding but it’s even very limited. I think after this post I may be allowed to share photos of the Goulding.
Attached you will see the Goulding still attached to its previous ride (A 70’s Shovelhead), the chassis after tub removal, the tub and a photo of the 1950WL I intend to match it up to. Still searching for the proper WL to LS-29 mounting hardware as I plan for alternates.
Hi I'm Glenn and my wife & I did about 1K miles on 80's Urals this past May.We survived that, & I thought I'd like to learn more about sidecar life. We are in upstate NY and enjoy riding in the Catskills, Adirondacks and the Mid Hudson valley.
My wife had a K100 with an EML sidecar years ago. I expect anything I settle on will be more powerful than the Ural 650's ,have more steering authority, and won't need a 100lb pull to use the clutch. We ride R1200GS, R1200R, & 800 Ducati Scrambler now. If I could figure out how to attach pictures here I would include a couple from our trip
@gaweston welcome Glenn! Two more moderated posts and you will be able to add photos to your posts.
Meanwhile, tell us more about your riding adventures and plans for the upcoming season!
Illegitemi non carborundum est!
Glenn @gaweston, are you wanting to add a sidecar to one, or both, of your R12's, or buy an already completed sidecar rig?
Oh....dang it....I forgot my Welcome Wagon committee introduction.
Glenn and his better half ... WELCOME to the Greatest Show on Earth, or any of the odd numbered planets.
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Welcome Glenn and wife. What part are upstate you around we might be neighbors.
@thane-lewis Hi My wife has an old friend who runs cycle tours in Europe & Asia. He has a bunch of Urals stashed in Uzbekistan, and he had just had two of them rebuilt so he invited us to break them in on a silk road tour. We had a few breakdowns, and my bike had a leaky head gasket, but we had a great time driving around the country. People were very friendly and hospitable, and would invite us into their homes for tea or dinner. The country was beautiful, Tashkent is a charming city, and we were impressed by the architecture & tradecraft we saw. Would never think of going there except for this opportunity. Would be happy to visit some of the other Stans'. I have not ridden since I had a medical issue come up the day after we returned. My wife just had a women's off-road weekend in Vermont. We look forward to riding more in the future, especially w/me & a dog in the sidecar (whenever I get one)
@miles-ladue Hi
Probably like to get a used rig. I plan to educate myself a bit on sidecars. We enjoyed the Urals, and think something more modern and easy to ride could be good.
@miles-ladue Hi
Probably like to get a used rig. I plan to educate myself a bit on sidecars. We enjoyed the Urals, and think something more modern and easy to ride could be good.
You've probably already gone snooping in this section:
https://sidecar.com/forum/complete-rigs-for-sale/
And there's this section over at the ADV Asylum:
https://www.advrider.com/f/forums/hacks-and-other-3-wheelers.56/
Good choice looking at used rigs. As you've likely discerned, purchasing a build (and sorted) rig is much less painful than building, and you can learn some things you like and dislike quickly, then sell the rig for near what you laid out for it.
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Glenn an hour north of you. I know Tedd from V twin, he has been here, but I never been down to the museum. I know of a couples of bikes been on display down there. Urals are not that bad I have one to play around and have fun with.