Which sidecar are you mounting?
A relatively level surface is all that is needed. I use two 10' lengths of 1"x1" square tubing for my straight edges. Some have used 8' flourescent ...
Once mounted and aligned the positioning will remain the same when remounted unless changes have been made in the adjustments. Quite a few use flat ...
I've had the early FS I sidecars in the shop with their odd mounting system (see attached), but no early FS II that had this type of opening. Do you ...
The frame extension was for easier installation on long framed bikes. Especially the later full bodied GLs. The 1100s still had easy access to frame...
The shot usually comes in sturdy 25# bags. Lonnie
I was thinking the '86 had reverse. Wrong again? I never was much of a Winger. I've had several of the '84 and earlier rigs but only till I could s...
One of the best for touring and all around use is a 1982-'83 GL 1100. Inexpensive and just about bulletproof. Just change timing belts at around 50K ...
It doesn't look like any Watsonian I've seen. I've only seen them with 10" wheels and klunky fenders. Lonnie
The fabric tote bags from Home Depot, Walmart, etc. will hold 50# of sand wrapped in plastic bags and are easily handled. I used to use pickup tracti...
On bikes that have no sidecar level mark I always notch the dipstick with a file after an oil change to indicate the full level. Just run it to fill...
I ran my '50 Pan with disc brakes front and rear with a URAL sidecar (270# plus) without a brake with no problems even in hard stops. I later convert...
The FS I had no cockpit opening for easy entry. One has to climb in over the top. The FS II front upper body section lifts for passenger entry (hin...
Two things will keep the car from lifting in right hand turns. Slower speeds and ballast weight in the sidecar. The '93 GL is n 850# plus bike witho...