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BlueMax · 01-15-2007, 03:21 PM

I was wondering if there is an inexpensive side car that I could easily attach and detach to my M50? I have small children and a pet that would like to ride with me maybe once a month, and couldn't find anything that was either easy to work with or too much money.

Thanks for your input.

NA7A · 01-15-2007, 03:24 PM

I asked my wife is she would ride with me if I got one of these things. She got mad at me!

geoffsimpson · 01-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Your cool privelages will be revoked if you do it...just a heads up.

"fraid I can't help you with that. What about a wagon? Kid's love wagons

digitalbroccoli · 01-15-2007, 05:22 PM

they're expensive. And lets be honest, would you really want a cheap sidecar that was easy to take off?

TrOjAnUK · 01-15-2007, 05:29 PM

Dont Do It Man!!!

Swick · 01-15-2007, 07:16 PM

I knew a fella who used to ride a goat in his side car...imagine that. I don't care what you put in a side car, it is still a side car. Side cars are NOT cool. OK, maybe having Jessica Alba riding in one would be all right.

peter-reebok · 01-15-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swick

I knew a fella who used to ride a goat in his side car...imagine that. I don't care what you put in a side car, it is still a side car. Side cars are NOT cool. OK, maybe having Jessica Alba riding in one would be all right.

If I had time to spend with Jessica Alba - It wouldn't be in a sidecar!

outlaw · 01-15-2007, 09:56 PM

i'd take it where i could get it..... no need being picky

peter-reebok · 01-16-2007, 01:25 AM

I am obviously less flexible than you!.

yet to see a sidecar with more room than enough to sit!

Apertureguy · 01-16-2007, 09:20 AM

Who cares if it's cool or not?

If adding a sidecar is what you want...and it makes everything more comfy for your rider....and you're wealthy enough to have one built....go for it!

Or...go through the motions, explain how expensive it would be...and then be done with it.

But don't not do it, just because someone told you it wouldn't be cool.

MagnumForce · 01-16-2007, 10:11 AM

+1 @ Apertureguy. It's your ride, your choice, and your hard-earned bucks. Of course, pics are expected when the project is done.

Don M50limited · 01-16-2007, 10:14 AM

Ah heck, look at those trike conversions....that isn't my cup of tea but there's obviously a market for them. I'd rather see something different like a sidecar for it's uniqueness if nothing else...... except for the $$$ factor.
Nothing wrong with thinking outside the box

BlueMax · 01-16-2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks for all the help. I will not be building one but I will keep an eye out for one.

Oldgoat · 01-16-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swick

I knew a fella who used to ride a goat in his side car...imagine that. .

Must have been my son.

jmelvin · 01-16-2007, 03:36 PM

Just a thought here for you considering a side-car is that it will likely void any warranties you may have on your bike and according to the owners manual the bike is not meant to take a side car. Just some considerations

01-15-2007, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 314	Sidecar for M50? I was wondering if there is an inexpensive side car that I could easily attach and detach to my M50? I have small children and a pet that would like to ride with me maybe once a month, and couldn't find anything that was either easy to work with or too much money. Thanks for your input. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

01-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
geoffsimpson Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Grey, not silver, GREY 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 * 1983 GS750E Cafe Racer project Location: Prince George BC Posts: 3,126	Your cool privelages will be revoked if you do it...just a heads up. "fraid I can't help you with that. What about a wagon? Kid's love wagons __________________ Please Note: All opinions contained herein are worth exactly what you paid for them. It's true that every time you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings... But what they don't tell you is that every time you hear a mouse trap "snap", and Angel gets set on fire... Grey * De-badged * V & H Straightshots w/ Thunder-Monster Baffles and Billet Hot-Tips * POWAH COMMANDAH!! * Kury Wide Style Levers * Kury Zombie Pegs (what's left of them) * Johnskit Forward Controls * Johnskit 2.5" Lowering Kit * Carbon Fibre-esque Trim kit * your mom * Memphis Shades HellCat windshield * Passenger Backrest * Baddass MO-FO behind the bars * Metz 880's w/ lettering * Flamed Thunder MFG Teardrop Intake *

01-15-2007, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	i'd take it where i could get it..... no need being picky __________________

01-16-2007, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Joined: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	+1 @ Apertureguy. It's your ride, your choice, and your hard-earned bucks. Of course, pics are expected when the project is done. __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

01-16-2007, 12:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 314	Thanks for all the help. I will not be building one but I will keep an eye out for one. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

01-15-2007, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
NA7A Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 07 HD Sportster 1200C, 05 Suzuki M50 (sold) Location: Oregon Posts: 220	I asked my wife is she would ride with me if I got one of these things. She got mad at me!

01-15-2007, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	they're expensive. And lets be honest, would you really want a cheap sidecar that was easy to take off?

01-15-2007, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrOjAnUK Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 180	Dont Do It Man!!!

01-15-2007, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Swick Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black Location: Toronto, OH Posts: 97	I knew a fella who used to ride a goat in his side car...imagine that. I don't care what you put in a side car, it is still a side car. Side cars are NOT cool. OK, maybe having Jessica Alba riding in one would be all right.

01-16-2007, 01:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	I am obviously less flexible than you!. yet to see a sidecar with more room than enough to sit!

01-16-2007, 09:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Who cares if it's cool or not? If adding a sidecar is what you want...and it makes everything more comfy for your rider....and you're wealthy enough to have one built....go for it! Or...go through the motions, explain how expensive it would be...and then be done with it. But don't not do it, just because someone told you it wouldn't be cool.

01-16-2007, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Don M50limited Third gear and cruising Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 07 Suzuki M50 Limited, 01 yz250f Location: Fairfield, Ca Posts: 493	Ah heck, look at those trike conversions....that isn't my cup of tea but there's obviously a market for them. I'd rather see something different like a sidecar for it's uniqueness if nothing else...... except for the $$$ factor. Nothing wrong with thinking outside the box

01-16-2007, 03:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
jmelvin Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 98	Just a thought here for you considering a side-car is that it will likely void any warranties you may have on your bike and according to the owners manual the bike is not meant to take a side car. Just some considerations

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