Anyone tried a sidecar on a Vol? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

bocajrs · 03-15-2005, 03:11 AM

We got a 1 year old, but lots of desire to keep riding. Thinking of adding a sidecar to our Volusia. Anyone out there tried such a feat? We really have no idea where to start, or if it's even a good idea. Thoughts, feelings, etc. more than welcome.

**Louis** · 03-15-2005, 07:44 AM

I have no idea but I surely would like to see this. Please do keep us updated if you find anything.

v0lusia · 03-15-2005, 08:57 AM

There were 3 or 4 people on the now dead VolusiaOwnersLeague that had sidecars. I remember 2 of them were from the Northwestern US. Here is one on VolusiaRiders.com

http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...p?user_id=1740
http://www.volusiariders.com/viewtop...hlight=sidecar

bocajrs · 03-15-2005, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the info. We're also considering getting the new C90T to add a car to. My wife likes the limited edition (red w/flames) Volusia (50 whatever). So we might end up with 2 Volusias. I'll keep everyone posted.

bocajrs · 03-17-2005, 07:34 PM

After chatting on Volusiariders.com it looks like the Velorex 562 is the best bang for the buck. I searched for Velorex on Google and found a nationwide list of dealers. I'll be contacting them soon.

svjoe · 05-03-2006, 12:56 PM

i love the idea of a sidecar, but really think that the volusia/c-50 is too underpowered to support such a rig. just my opinion, but it adds so much more weight that 800cc's will be struggling constantly.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 05-03-2006, 01:37 PM

Thought I'd read somewhere in my owners manual for my C50 that a sidecar is not to be used. Not sure why.

Don't know if it makes a difference on your bike bocajrs, but I doubt it since the c50/vol is basically the same bike.

Colorado Cajun · 05-03-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by svjoe

i love the idea of a sidecar, but really think that the volusia/c-50 is too underpowered to support such a rig. just my opinion, but it adds so much more weight that 800cc's will be struggling constantly.

You would need a side car on each side to carry both boys.

svjoe · 05-03-2006, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Cajun

You would need a side car on each side to carry both boys.

and one of those hitch-hiker things on the back for hershey!!

v0lusia · 05-04-2006, 08:04 AM

9K will get you the whole setup......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUK...QQcmdZViewItem

Colorado Cajun · 05-04-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by svjoe

and one of those hitch-hiker things on the back for hershey!!

*LMAO* That would look pretty funny.

Colorado Cajun · 05-04-2006, 12:29 PM

Back to the side car, I would think that not having reverse would make for some difficult times when parking and trying to get out of parking spots.

tlwisner · 05-05-2006, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svjoe

i love the idea of a sidecar, but really think that the volusia/c-50 is too underpowered to support such a rig. just my opinion, but it adds so much more weight that 800cc's will be struggling constantly.

The C50 has way more torque and horsepower than the Urals with sidecars.

Iceman99 · 05-06-2006, 01:41 PM

Don't you need to have a reverse gear with a sidecar?

03-15-2005, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
bocajrs Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	Anyone tried a sidecar on a Vol? We got a 1 year old, but lots of desire to keep riding. Thinking of adding a sidecar to our Volusia. Anyone out there tried such a feat? We really have no idea where to start, or if it's even a good idea. Thoughts, feelings, etc. more than welcome.

03-15-2005, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	I have no idea but I surely would like to see this. Please do keep us updated if you find anything. __________________ Louis

05-03-2006, 12:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
svjoe In Training Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 03 SV1000S/06 C50T Location: ROCHESTER,NY Posts: 109	i love the idea of a sidecar, but really think that the volusia/c-50 is too underpowered to support such a rig. just my opinion, but it adds so much more weight that 800cc's will be struggling constantly. __________________ GET WHAT YA CAN WHILE YA CAN!! LIFE IS TOO DAMN SHORT!!!!

05-03-2006, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: '07 Harley Road King Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,212	Thought I'd read somewhere in my owners manual for my C50 that a sidecar is not to be used. Not sure why. Don't know if it makes a difference on your bike bocajrs, but I doubt it since the c50/vol is basically the same bike. __________________ http://www.lonestarmotorcyclealliance.com/

05-04-2006, 12:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	Back to the side car, I would think that not having reverse would make for some difficult times when parking and trying to get out of parking spots. __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

03-15-2005, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	There were 3 or 4 people on the now dead VolusiaOwnersLeague that had sidecars. I remember 2 of them were from the Northwestern US. Here is one on VolusiaRiders.com http://www.volusiariders.com/album_p...p?user_id=1740 http://www.volusiariders.com/viewtop...hlight=sidecar

03-15-2005, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
bocajrs Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	Thanks for the info. We're also considering getting the new C90T to add a car to. My wife likes the limited edition (red w/flames) Volusia (50 whatever). So we might end up with 2 Volusias. I'll keep everyone posted.

03-17-2005, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
bocajrs Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	After chatting on Volusiariders.com it looks like the Velorex 562 is the best bang for the buck. I searched for Velorex on Google and found a nationwide list of dealers. I'll be contacting them soon.

05-04-2006, 08:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	9K will get you the whole setup...... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUK...QQcmdZViewItem

05-06-2006, 01:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
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