Welcome aboard Wes. The mounting bolt size depends upon the type of mounts you are using. With clevis and eye or heim joint mounts they usual...
Different bike/sidecar combos have different power bands, loading, usage and final drive ratios. Regearing for best performannce is an individual cho...
Late Sportys work fine but if using an earlier 562 it will still need suspension work to handle well without wallowing in the turns. Lonnie
For price quotes: email: Lonnie at nwsidecar@aol.com
The 562 will mount up, but the suspension will need to be upgraded for a decent ride without wallowing in the turns. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars ...
There are different rear wheel sprockets available. Earlier big twin belt drives had 70 tooth (US) and 61 tooth (Int'l.) sprockets. I think the '08s d...
The 99485-08 sidecar book is available (10 days out). It'll probably be a while before the -09 books are available unless the Motor Company changes ...
Climate change is making some places colder and some warmer. Like snow in Las Vegas and Los Angeles and summer snowfall in Denver here. Snow can b...
Jerry, With your physical deterrants and passenger needs and limitations it seems that a large watercooled bike with reverse gear, multiple foo...
I've mounted 562's on Sporty's, Softails, FXR's, Dynas and some early FL's and FX's with good results. Check out my albums here (Hack'ns Hacks) for...
I haven't worked with the new ones but I recall adjusting a sliding clamp under the sidecar body for a customer that was on the road to Alaska and hav...
First of all: Don't do it! The lower mounts of the 562 are not sturdy enough for a 1000# bike with rider. They will shift and perhaps bend under heav...
I went w/a lighter sidecar (weighs in at 196# rigged). That Cozy must be ballasted to come up with that weight. Lonnie
Too much side car brake if it's pulling to the right. The right side is the slave side right? With no adequate sideccar braking the rig will go to th...
Pictures, Barb. Before he does, we'll believe you if you're first. Lonnie