Like Al sez, Ladder frames don't have much defense against racking. IMHO: Diagonal bracing is better than a bunch of small gussets. Lonnie

This one's on Craigslist in Boise. Lonnie Attached files

The Dnepr/URAL weld on mounts have been known to crack and cause frame tubes to break after a few thousand miles (sooner with heavy usage). Especial...

The engine and saddlebag guards are decorative only and most have warnings that say they may help protect the cases or bags from excessive damage in a...

Can't help with the tire but suggest you check your toe-in from the sound of things. Lonnie

Beth, I think you are being taken for a ride. No way this was caused by the sidecar, but they do have an out since Yamaha doesn't recommend instal...

Here are a few axamples. Some are clevis and eye others are eye to eye connections. Lonnie Attached files

Eyebolts work just fine on the bike end of the upper struts. That's what most all of the sidecar mfgr's. use. Cheaper too and "O" movement. Lo...

They had a welder go TU and replaced it with another new one that had problems. Finally the welding was farmed out to another welder. Moral: Don't ...

Of the trees? Attached files

Harley sidecar is a good example. Lonnie

Some rigid mounted sidecars without suspension allow for some flex within the sidecar chassis to relieve stresses but the mounts themselves are not fl...

No offense taken. BTW: My Canadian brothers complain about the loooong wait to get their health needs taken care of due to Socialized medicine. Als...

6 degrees is fine on the Sporty for sidecar (only) use. A little quick for solo use. Lonnie

Here's a genuine two seater. Kenna Doublewide. Lonnie Attached files