The 883 to 1200 conversions work very well as tugs. Retaining the 883 heads will give better low end torque. The cams are also more tractable. The s...
Howard, I was referring to the wear pattern of the sidecar tire. If that is even then more positive lean-out of the motorcycle from the sidecar wi...
Looks like a skookum setup. Well triangulated and neatly done. How does the (torselastic) suspension ride? Lonnie
If you were arm and shoulder tired, was it from the rig pulling right? If so you may have an alignment problem. Sometimes it's best to align for t...
A damper (if used) that is attached to the fork sliders should be set at 90 degrees from the fork angle to eliminate "Bump steering" as the suspension...
You guys have too much free time. I guess it has been a long winter there and in Wisconsin too. lol It's warming up here in Idaho. Lonnie
Longer lugbolts are available from Six Roblee and several other trailer supply outlets. Lonnie
48" track is fine for this combo. Make sure you have ballast in the sidecar. It's only about a 140# hack and your empty bike is over 500# dry. Wi...
Come on Mark42, This opportunity is made for you. Now is the time for you to step up to the plate and make a difference. Get a glove on and get ...
A Kenna Standard would be a good value. Lonnie Northwest Sidecars Attached files
The "recommended 8" to 10" wheel lead is an arbitrary figure. Like the 2/3rds to 1/3rd bike sidecar ratio it is a rule of thumb or an ideal, as it we...
That's a bit of a poser. Due to the flimsy trunk lid attachments of the Sputnik your spare mount will have to either go from the frame around, throu...
Claude, I have encountered one case like the one you have shown. It was an old 562E attached to a Guzzi Ambassador. The bend was caused by impact....
Then there is this solution for pedal/foot clearance with forward controls. Lonnie Attached files
The Tour Tank will mount nicely on a luggage rack. They can be used vented or unvented, your option. A choice of two caps, fuel lines, clamps and a ...