Iron_inc
XS650 Addict
I will have threaded rod end bearings on both ends of the mounts to align the cart
Anyone else willing to help?? Any input appreciated
I have the bike (XS650SH) and am looking for a Velorex Sidecar. We have a Velorex dealer not far from where I live.
Does anyone know if there is a magazine devoted to sidecars? I would like to learn as much as I can by this coming summer.
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, hi guys i simply luv the gsxr with the side car,,, i would look great riding that ,,,,,ot just washing and polishing it ,,,, oh well regards oldbikerHi Guys, I've been getting some emails about sidecars and how to set them up and why the use of leading link frontends etc... If ya all don't mind I will make this the sidecar thread of answers and how too's. Like everyone, I learn from others and the info I will put out here is info that I've acquired from looking and asking those who knew a lot more then I did. Believe it or not sidecars are complicated beasts and there is a lot to them, it's a big topic that can't be covered in 5 minutes. So to help those who have asked and to save me time in responding to the emails I receive on the same subject I will start this thread. Sidecars are a lot of fun but if not done right they can suck to drive (you will lose interest fast) and get you in a heap of trouble! My first year with my xs650 sidecar was horrible and I had to learn a lot before I finally got it all sorted out and started having fun with it. To save some grief to anyone wanting to get into sidecars I will post all I know and have learned over the past 3yrs playing with these things. First a few pictures to spark some interest, these are off the web and I do not own any of them but do know a few of the owners. P.S. If you think sidecars are just for the old people who can't hold up a bike anymore better think again!
Hi,
I have read this whole post and learned a great deal. I plan to put together a sidecar rig. I ordered David Hough's book "Driving a Sidecar Outfit" and have just finished my 81 XS--pictures in Let's see the XS650's.
I plan to fit the bike with a Velorex and have it painted by the same artist who did my XS. The plan is to ride the bike and show it as well. Not much sense in owning one and not riding.
I can still ride my Honda touring bike, but am afraid that the years on that are numbered with injuries from Southeast Asia war games in the sixties are beginning to have an effect--bad hip and knee. I don't like Trikes and am not crazy about the Can-Am.
Alex
There is a guy in Howland, ME who specializes in sidecars. I believe he has a Velorex for sale but the XS goes with it. I think that the Velorex or JAWA sidecar would fit the bill. I'll read David Hough's book before I ask too many stupid questions.