SnakeOil, Do you have the year and maker of the sidecar and bike in your avatar pic? Lonnie

I align with the actuator at the lowest position. No guesswork later, that way. Lonnie

I've raised the front forks with modified trees to level some bikes and not done so on others. I haven't noticed any significant difference in handli...

Harder at slow speeds, hardly noticeable at highway speeds. Lonnie

Steib TR500 or Walter reproduction? Lonnie

The snaps are standard and can be self installed with pop rivets. Installation tools are available at hardware shops, or on line. With the amount of...

Do you use a steering damper? Some bikes with excessive trail need them. Lonnie

The 2004 and later 562 Cruisers and 563 Tours Share the same bodies and suspensions. Frames and fenders are different. Lonnie

Got any pix?

Check out Baker transmissions. Lonnie

Check out my damper ad in Misc. sidecar related parts, here. I have several at reasonable prices. Lonnie nwsidecar@aol.com Boise, Idaho

If it's an early 562 (2004 or earlier) with the 15mm axle, you'll probably need to upgrade the suspension. At 154# empty, some ballast in the trunk...

The early body is hand laid fiberglass cloth. I would suggest checking the inside of the body at these attaching points to see if any reinforcing was...

Eli, The 3.50x16" Mitas tire has been used as a replacement for years. Both use the same rim width wheel. Remember, the Mitas is a 4 ply sidecar ...

10K is pretty good mileage for a rear tire on a hack rig.