I'm interested in building a frame for a motorcycle sidecar for a custom bike project. Looking for plans, how-to's rather than a manufactured unit.
2006-12-10 05:37:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I have built a few sidecars/side hacks in my day. I did some hack MX racing when I was in my teens and 20's. I've got a sidecar I built for the dog now.It's a Russian made sidecar on a 91 Harley attached by an American made sub-frame.The rig I have now (made with manufactured components) is far superior to the ones I built from scratch in the past. If you' re interested I'd be glad to share the resources I've found.
2006-12-10 17:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycle Sidecar Plans
2016-11-13 05:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would probably start with the frame of an old sidecar. (but I'll admit, I haven't researched it much yet.)
I would absolutely love to have a custom side car for my sportbike that actually matches in color and looks aerodynamically similiar. I have never seen one on a sportsbike. But perhaps if I ever start mine, I may not be able to go with amanufactured unit...
In my Kawasaki book, it makes sure to state that Kawi has never attempted tests, and does not know the performamce difference of a sidecar.
Please reply at the end of this question session as to what your decision is...
2006-12-10 06:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the easiest thing to do would be to copy an already existing design. Check out www.changjiangunlimited.com for lots of info and pictures about Chinese Chang Jiang motorcycles. If you would like to make something more sporty, check out the British sidecar racing bikes, some of them are just like F1 racing cars.
2006-12-10 12:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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It will need more than an M.O.T. It will need to pass an M.S.V.A. test at a V.O.S.A. testing station. Look up the "Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval" test on line or go to your nearest Vehicle and Operator Services Agency testing station and ask for advice. You will then find out why hardly anybody bothers building their own sidecars these days...
2016-04-04 22:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend tried to make one on his own and at 80 mph it came disconnected and went flying down the highway and busted up into little pieces. Luckily nobody was in it/
2006-12-10 06:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a 55 gallon barrel, lawn mower wheels, and lots of duct tape
2006-12-10 08:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.motorvation.com/
http://www.armec.com/default.html
http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/Mountinghardware/steering_mods.htm
http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/images/delmonte.JPG
http://www.dauntlessmotors.com/Sidecars/sidecars.htm
might be an idea or so here
2006-12-10 06:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really want to manufacture it......by own.......get your dimensions.....then go to casting shop....show em your design....and get to work........i've completed my project of a bike... a bike basiclly to remove the aerodynamic drag.....hav ne queries then reply to me.....my id is sfaquadri2002@yahoo.co.in
2006-12-10 05:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by Farhan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call OCC they can tell you how and where to start.
2006-12-10 06:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋