The sidecar bars I recieved seem to be 3/4 bars and are 28.5 inches wide. The flanders BMW sidecar bars are 26. The standart /5 bars are about 29 ...

I found a used euro sidecar bars that I will use and see how I like them. Price was right and they look like a good fit.

Jim. This looks like a real nice fix. I do know a guy with a lath and may just do this. Looks simple enough and once I install the grips back on...

Thanks for the feedback guys. After looking at the BMW euro sidecar bars I am opting to try to straighten the bars I have. It seems the sidecar ba...

I a running with the stock /5 damper now. I think it will help make a difference with turns. It may not but I will not know unless I try. That...

Thanks for that site Lonnie. It has lots of great information As you can see I am still learning.

Well it took a while but the /5 Hack is on the road. New K block tires and subframe. Between the two the rig handles much better and is much more...

Thanks for the info boys. I guess it is square tires and a subframe for me. Now to find a subframe for a /5.

Ouch. I just changed from Progressive to Formeost though AARP. I cut my insurance by 50%. We pay $295 total. This covers 5 bikes. 99 BMW1200LT...

I just checked the Tech and educational forum and they have a copy of installation instructions for the Spirit of America Sidecar. You may want to r...

Probably paid more than I should have but I liked the bike and have a couple Beamers now so I have no problem working on the bikes. I paid $4,500 an...