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customized matching sidecar

I just got Michelin Pilot 4 tires, front and rear. They are fantastic. I was interested in almost all highway miles. The Michelins provide incredible cush and ride, but still with great handling. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LUUS5DS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1...

Only an experienced sidecar driver should ever drive with a sidecar. That is one of those "can't get there from here" statements. However, supervised, instructed, and cautioned should be minimum. A great motorcycle rider does absolutely all things wrong, when driving a sidecar. This particular...

It started out as the RockeTeer, but was completely redone. People working on this project should consider the Rocketeer as only a basic start. The original product is ultra thin, flimsy, and would crack with any stress. This one had its fiberglass made about twice as thick in all critical...

Still going strong...NC700x with sidecar Thought that I would let everyone know that the NC700x and sidecar are still going strong. The sidecar was attached August 2015, and was announced here on the Forum. After about 3000 miles in the SW USA, all is holding together. Just got a new super...

I was indeed blessed. Battery received no care, no float during months of each winter. Use once or twice per week during max season. And the battery just gave out at 5.5 years. Now I am spoiled ! *Oh, forgot to add that I am powering sidecar light and its acc box too !!!

As the owner of the original 700/sidecar in this post, I would say that the above would make a world of difference for me, and make it all that much easier. Unfortunately, I have still found no provider of leading link forks for the 700... But my arms and shoulders are getting VERY strong :-)

Update: before blizzard season in this El Nino upside down weather year, I put about a thousand miles on this 700/sidecar team. No problems so far. lots of outside fun for my partner. Averaging around 50 mpg... Must mention, if you have not thought of it, that the sidecar is great to take...

...on the road in New Mexico.

...on the road in New Mexico.

Thanks, again, for your summary comment ! With its 250 pound weight, the Ural sidecar weighs a lot more than my custom. I have already commented on trying to match the 700 look, while minimizing load. Personnally, I do not like the look of the Ural. Then there are all those web entries about...

Other makes and models Other makes and models, in the 6 - 8K value, might have quick release attachments. But, again, they do not match the 700 in appearance. And, more importantly, they weigh too much for the 700 to task.

14 bolts 14 bolts, 12 for the arms that you see, two for the main frame underneath attachment. But alignment is critical, takes hours, and would have to be redone each time that you put it back. Perhaps this is why most sidecars rigs are considered a dedicated ride. Think, family car...

Completely different duties ! Your duty as a driver is not only completely different in reference to the laws of physics, much of your duty is also to the goal of your new rig. Any days of trails and rough roads are over. You must not even think of them fondly... For such thoughts and skills...

On the road in central New Mexico.