Anyone have a sidecar? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

bnlfan · 10-13-2007, 09:55 PM

I've been looking at bikes with sidecars and was wondering if anyone has one? If so, how does the bike respond different with the car attached?

kay · 10-14-2007, 12:14 AM

I never rode one but I do know some people who have side cars and have rode with them.

It was almost like riding after a cager but slower. The guy who rides it says it's difficult to turn corners cuz the bike won't lean so he was going very slowly.

I'm not sure if it's as fun as bikes because of this, but I know it's not the fun part you are going after if you have a side car. A guy who had his dog in the side car looked really cool though!! The dog was wearing a tiny doggy helmet and goggles!

tallannie · 10-14-2007, 09:45 AM

... I have an antique sidecar bike and it rides very differently. It rides flat to the ground... no leaning ever.

Left turns are easier than right turns too... if you turn too sharply to the left, you have an outrigger training wheel on the right side to keep the bike level. If you turn too sharply to the right, however, the sidecar itself can come up off the ground and the whole thing can roll over. Scares the pants off ya when it lifts up and you straighten out to correct it.... and end up somewhere you didnt want to be as a result. Luckily I only bounced over a curb or two before I go the hang of that...

You learn to corner slowly....lol.

It is for sale by the way....

floridajay · 10-14-2007, 11:39 AM

pretty what would one pay for a bike like that?

tallannie · 10-14-2007, 04:33 PM

This one is 12,000 if you pay the shipping. PM me if you want details....

Rockhead · 10-14-2007, 04:47 PM

Tallannie is that a Ural?

We have a dealership down the street. Ural | Russian Motorcycles

tallannie · 10-14-2007, 05:07 PM

nope... it is actually made by the "Nanchang Aircraft Plant" and it was made in 1962 in China. China made these bikes for the people liberation army from the plans of the 1938 BMW R71 and maybe 75 series German bikes you have seen in every WWII movie.

The Russians built a bike for the war based on the BMW and then later sold the plans for the bike to Red China....

Ural Motorcycles Europe | History of Imz-Ural

This one was restored, chromed, painted by an American friend of mine who loves bikes and tries to make $ this way in Shanghai. I brought it back from China where I lived for 2 years recently.... now I am hooked on 2 wheelers and it is going to rust away in storage... so it is for sale to somebody who would appreciate it better than I for just about what I have in it.

Rickster · 10-15-2007, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallannie

... I have an antique sidecar bike and it rides very differently. It rides flat to the ground... no leaning ever.

Left turns are easier than right turns too... if you turn too sharply to the left, you have an outrigger training wheel on the right side to keep the bike level. If you turn too sharply to the right, however, the sidecar itself can come up off the ground and the whole thing can roll over. Scares the pants off ya when it lifts up and you straighten out to correct it.... and end up somewhere you didnt want to be as a result. Luckily I only bounced over a curb or two before I go the hang of that...

You learn to corner slowly....lol.

It is for sale by the way....

Interesting reverse acting clutch, and brake levers.

tallannie · 10-15-2007, 10:18 AM

yep.... the lever point is reversed.
It also has electric start, kick start, shaft drive, reverse.... pretty sweet.
and, I kid you not, a stick shift lever on the right side of the tranny so you (or the sidecar rider) can still shift if you get your left leg blown off, I guess. LOL

Rockhead · 10-15-2007, 11:01 PM

I saw this at the dealership today while trying to weasel a test ride on a FJR1300. I dont know how to email a picture off my phone but this is pretty much it.

Hyabusa w/sidecar

Rickster · 10-16-2007, 06:39 AM

That's pretty wild, a Busa with car tires, and a single sided front fork. It almost looks photoshopped, but cool non the less.

hammersfan · 10-16-2007, 07:59 PM

Our club has a member with a Ural sidecar combo, he has a hard time keeping up and often leaves the ride. But they have there good points too I'm sure.

Jammin'John · 12-03-2007, 05:59 PM

Yea,it's easier to learn to ride a hack if you've never ridden motorcycles before.

It's that different.

That is one pretty russian bike.

I wonder if tha 'busa one has a sidecar that leans.

If I got one I think one that would let you lean would be the ticket.

JJ

BlueMax · 01-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallannie

... I have an antique sidecar bike and it rides very differently. It rides flat to the ground... no leaning ever.

Left turns are easier than right turns too... if you turn too sharply to the left, you have an outrigger training wheel on the right side to keep the bike level. If you turn too sharply to the right, however, the sidecar itself can come up off the ground and the whole thing can roll over. Scares the pants off ya when it lifts up and you straighten out to correct it.... and end up somewhere you didnt want to be as a result. Luckily I only bounced over a curb or two before I go the hang of that...

You learn to corner slowly....lol.

It is for sale by the way....

Good looking Bike and sidecar.

If I were closer I sure would like to see it in person. Good luck on selling it.

tallannie · 01-25-2008, 07:47 PM

BlueMax... it sold.

I do have another one if you are really interested... pretty similar but more of a merlot color...

10-13-2007, 09:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
bnlfan Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: Suzuki S40 Location: Juniper, GA Posts: 197	Anyone have a sidecar? I've been looking at bikes with sidecars and was wondering if anyone has one? If so, how does the bike respond different with the car attached? __________________

10-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	I never rode one but I do know some people who have side cars and have rode with them. It was almost like riding after a cager but slower. The guy who rides it says it's difficult to turn corners cuz the bike won't lean so he was going very slowly. I'm not sure if it's as fun as bikes because of this, but I know it's not the fun part you are going after if you have a side car. A guy who had his dog in the side car looked really cool though!! The dog was wearing a tiny doggy helmet and goggles! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

10-14-2007, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	... I have an antique sidecar bike and it rides very differently. It rides flat to the ground... no leaning ever. Left turns are easier than right turns too... if you turn too sharply to the left, you have an outrigger training wheel on the right side to keep the bike level. If you turn too sharply to the right, however, the sidecar itself can come up off the ground and the whole thing can roll over. Scares the pants off ya when it lifts up and you straighten out to correct it.... and end up somewhere you didnt want to be as a result. Luckily I only bounced over a curb or two before I go the hang of that... You learn to corner slowly....lol. It is for sale by the way.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

10-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	This one is 12,000 if you pay the shipping. PM me if you want details.... __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

10-14-2007, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,754	Tallannie is that a Ural? We have a dealership down the street. Ural \| Russian Motorcycles __________________ Go Cubs!!!

10-14-2007, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
floridajay Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 06 c90 bully Location: tall fl Posts: 39	pretty what would one pay for a bike like that?

10-14-2007, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	nope... it is actually made by the "Nanchang Aircraft Plant" and it was made in 1962 in China. China made these bikes for the people liberation army from the plans of the 1938 BMW R71 and maybe 75 series German bikes you have seen in every WWII movie. The Russians built a bike for the war based on the BMW and then later sold the plans for the bike to Red China.... Ural Motorcycles Europe \| History of Imz-Ural This one was restored, chromed, painted by an American friend of mine who loves bikes and tries to make $ this way in Shanghai. I brought it back from China where I lived for 2 years recently.... now I am hooked on 2 wheelers and it is going to rust away in storage... so it is for sale to somebody who would appreciate it better than I for just about what I have in it. __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

10-15-2007, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	yep.... the lever point is reversed. It also has electric start, kick start, shaft drive, reverse.... pretty sweet. and, I kid you not, a stick shift lever on the right side of the tranny so you (or the sidecar rider) can still shift if you get your left leg blown off, I guess. LOL __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

10-15-2007, 11:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,754	I saw this at the dealership today while trying to weasel a test ride on a FJR1300. I dont know how to email a picture off my phone but this is pretty much it. Hyabusa w/sidecar __________________ Go Cubs!!!

10-16-2007, 06:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,911	That's pretty wild, a Busa with car tires, and a single sided front fork. It almost looks photoshopped, but cool non the less. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-16-2007, 07:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,196	Our club has a member with a Ural sidecar combo, he has a hard time keeping up and often leaves the ride. But they have there good points too I'm sure. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

12-03-2007, 05:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jammin'John Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight Honda Valkyrie Location: http://www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/region.htm Posts: 292	Winter Yea,it's easier to learn to ride a hack if you've never ridden motorcycles before. It's that different. That is one pretty russian bike. I wonder if tha 'busa one has a sidecar that leans. If I got one I think one that would let you lean would be the ticket. JJ __________________ I don't care what you ride as long as you RIDE ! JJ

01-25-2008, 07:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,848	BlueMax... it sold. I do have another one if you are really interested... pretty similar but more of a merlot color... __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

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