Do not connect the sidecar mounts to the swing-arm or case guards. I'd suggest throwing a 60# sand tube in the trunk for ballast. That will bring y...
You might replace the rear shocks with struts for a while and see how much you enjoy the hardtail ride before cutting the frame on the XS. See attac...
They wanted an old school Bobber with Evo power and dependability. Lonnie
That's the young couple standing behind the rig. Lonnie
Here's an '03 Evo chopper rig I set up for a young couple's honeymoon trip. Lonnie Attached files
Claude, Those are pretty good examples if a guy wanted to do it on the cheap. Lonnie
Some bikes with raked trees are almost unmanageable without the sidecar and some will do OK. The quickened steering will act like a sportbike at bes...
A 36 steel stock is quite strong enough and easily welded with mig or stick. Just use material of adequate dimensions. Chrome moly is more difficult...
Set up right the V-Rod should be a great tug. A sub-frame would most likely have to be a one off fabrication. I was going to convert one when they ...
Expect around 6K+ rear tire with a hack. You'll still get good mileage on the front. Lonnie
Fine looking rig! Lonnie
We don't get much pesky rain here in Boise. Mostly sunny here even when it snows. Lonnie Attached files
You mean it's not arid there like it is in the Puget Sound area? lol Lonnie
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Since I opt to use my gearbox more and don't depend entirely on my brakes for decelleration I've had no complaints with any of my Electra-Glide combos...