Front upper bracket assembly is together. Getting the plate lined up just right to drill/weld was quite the project. Three times tack welding to the...

I too am impressed by those who tackle the IBA challenges. Being a CBR (Charmin Butt rider) it's not so much the recording things. More about travel...

Great questions! 👍 You are correct on all accounts, as usual. Tubing & brackets appear to all be 4mm wall, hence the need to hone t...

I read somewhere the IBA provides the opportunity to submit a ride plan for their consideration. Being more of a CBR, I've never looked into how th...

Putzing around the garage today. Started looking towards creating the front lower mount. In my subjective opinion, this is the most critical mount o...

As silly and simple as it seems, so far the footpeg studs replacing the pan head bolts, is my favorite part of the bracket work. Came out clean, and a...

Yeah, I'm not really a fan of Heim joints between the sidecar and bike either. Certainly it makes setup and adjusting the sidecar alignment easier. ...

As the bike mounts are getting fabricated I've been considering the connect points between sidecar & bike. Pretty common to use Heim joints or Cle...

Congratulations Jan. What a ride! 🍻

They Fit. 🙂 With them bolted in place, there may be a bit more room for weld work. They have to go in slightly raised and then slide down ...

Starting on the front upper blocks. This is in replacement of the $400 CNC blocks from the CAD drawing I attempted. The only downside is there is no...

My two absolute favorites would be: Beer tap holder! 🤩 Car Hop Tray holder. Not necessarily in that order, depending on how hungr...

Left side bracket complete (replacing the passenger grab rail). Need to get some bolts to mount it on the bike. Right side upper strut bracket will ...

Sincere condolences to your family & her friends.

Not much accomplished on this short day. Started on the upper bracket bag mounting loops. Just some 1/4" rod. Still have one loop to make for t...