And shouldn't that person be able to detach the sidecar from the motorcycle if they see they're about to have an accident? At least they might save themself.
2006-12-22 13:13:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
You should actually check out AMA sidecarmtocross-totally different than what you describe. I piloted an mx sidecar at a vintage motocross a few years ago. I am an itnermediate mxer...mostly since I am too lazy to get in really mx good shape. Still I can go like crazy for four laps and usually get through the last lap fine.
On the sidecar, it was the most physical thing I have done including football, a week of floor hand rig training, and years of labor jobs. Then, I found out the hard way that the"monkey" or passenger works harder than the pilot. I think it is probably close to this tough for a road racing sidecar rig.
2006-12-22 13:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by jrmsharp@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ever sat in a sidecar you would have answered your own question. It is quite a different experience from sitting in a car or on a motorcycle. It is a thrilling experience and can be alot of fun. No worrys about controling the vehicle because you are a passenger.
2006-12-22 15:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by John P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what's different from that and the b*tch seat passenger just sitting there? It's not a great idea to move around a lot, lest the operator lose control.
As for passenger being able to detach the sidecar, that's iffy...they might be able to save themselves but might also cause themselves worse harm...
2006-12-22 13:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worse than you do sitting next to your mommy in the car. Just think, if you cut loose a sidecar to avoid an accident, where would it go? Rolling down the street on one wheel?
2006-12-23 05:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd only have one if i had a big dog that wore kool sunglasses and a scarf or something.
But generally, yes, sidecars look silly and upset the handling of the motorcycle.
2006-12-22 13:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by ___ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sidecars are cool and the passengers look like they got it knocked.
2006-12-22 18:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no dude...thats the cool part.............just sit there and enjoy the ride. I dont think they look dorky at all. In the olden days the ons who sits in the side are the "masters" while the "driver" rides the motorcycle
2006-12-22 13:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Prem K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accident would happen so fast he wouldn't have time to disengage, and besides that, it isn't just pull a pin type thing. Side cars are cool. Ask anyone that has one in Sturgis in August, and see what they say.
2006-12-22 13:41:45 · answer #8 · answered by nightowl750 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sidecars look bad anyway
2006-12-22 15:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sidecars are cool.
2006-12-22 14:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by theinfalliblenena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋