There is an Elite 3 Bias ply tire and a 491 Elite 2 which I believe is a radial. Lonnie

I have a bolt-on suspension upgrade for the early Velorex sidecars with the 15mm axles (all prior to the Cruiser and Tour models). This is used with...

The MZ Silver Star 500 Gespann units with Velorex sidecar were (and maybe still are) available from Motorrad of North America in Datona Beach, FL. G...

Wes, I see you're learning of the effects of heat distortion and the pulling strength and distortion of a weldment that hasn't been stress relieved....

How's this for Harley "older multiple leaf springs" with a friction shock? Or were you referring to something a year or two newer? lol Lonnie ...

I use those tires too but haven't gotten near that mileage on the rear tire of the bike pulling a hack. Averaged about 6K with these combos: RK/Spyd...

You might try checking with the area Harley shops. Most rent bikes and a few have sidecar outfits. Lonnie

Sven, Send me an email at: nwsidecar@aol.com, and we can discuss your dilemma off site. Lonnie

The earlier (pre Cruiser) Velos were still using the same suspension that the lightweight 350cc and 500cc Jawas used. The placement of the shock betw...

Those Savage Thumpers make a great little tug. Lonnie

I spend several hours installing a Champion (3rd generation) reverse on my '95 Turbo RK/Spyder rig. (Three hours my a**). Find neutral, shift into rev...

Take a look in some of my albums. Hack'n's Hacks Here's 2 I have for sale at present. Lonnie Attached files

I've never had to lift the sidecar to pull a Harley rear wheel. I've had to disconnect the shocks. Lonnie

Preferably something under 1100cc's unless the suspension has been upgraded. The '80's models were designed for 350cc to 500cc bikes and had suspensi...

Sven, There are several products on the market for repairing the plastic lower shell of the newer Velorex bodies. They will work quite well unless t...