Thanks! I'll not opt to do this from the outset, but will definitely keep this in mind if I find the motor lugging. So this is direct swap? Will the...

@2FLTC Just checked my 97 parts manual, only 1 sprocket listed, 25 tooth. I don't think Harley offers anything else for the Evo motor? I'll have to...

The Harley sidecar weight lists ~250 lb. There is practically no difference between the hack on my 69 and the one that will mount on the 97. So if my ...

I’ll bite…I know little about Harley’s latest models. If we talk about 2011 and earlier , I don’t agree with you. Using HD factory parts , there are n...

Yeah, I've studied the geometries before, but at this point my engineering curiosity has waned and taken over by the desire to simply ride. I understa...

Chris, Glad to see several folks with knowledge of both eras here. Are you saying the fixed tree design of the 80 up FLs provides better handling wi...

Thanks 2FLTC, I have no issues guiding the 69. Good to hear the 97 will be at least as easy! Most of my riding is local, and Indiana is "mostly" fl...

@peddlar Never been to Laconia, but been to Daytona bike week (spring and fall) many times, Sturgis a couple times, and the Boogie!

Lol there's been lots of "guys like that". Many of the old timers stash have been liquidated and scattered at this point. One in Chicago had a bunch o...

@spat Did someone say '69 Glide? Mine's on the lift for winter maintenance. Here's era the sidecar I think Billy is looking for. Fiberglass tubs ...

Two cannibals by the fire, eating a clown. One turns to the other and says: "Hmmm... this tastes kinda funny..."

Quote from HD FLHP on January 23, 2024, 9:26 am I have purchased a new Harley Police Sidecar Chassis, so I can use any year tub off of any year chas...

Yup, In order to feel the least bit connected, I focused on the "even such a beast" aspect, to provide fun facts. You had him covered. Back to l...

There used to be lots of hand shifters into the 1970's I use this on my servi-car (3 wheels) The other is a Harley frame mount shifter, used up un...