Rigid vs. Flexible
pros and cons of each?
Looking for real life info to go with the book research that always begins a project............
Don't know which bike it's going on yet, though. Honda or HD.
2007-02-05 11:57:53 · 4 answers · asked by Firecracker . 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Thanks, guys. I've already been to those sites. I really like the look of some of them, however they don't show much detail. I'm slightly familiar with rigid mounts(both3 & 4 point), but I can't find much about flexible mount. I know that there was one made by Flxible(spelled correctly) patented around the beginning of WW1. And there is the Ermec Sidewinder. Great video, but all in motion without any detail.
2007-02-05 17:49:20 · update #1
Sorry about the typo. Should have read ARMEC Sidewinder.
2007-02-05 19:04:39 · update #2
Dude go to www.dauntlessmotors.com, they have these beautifully made bolt up subframes for most bikes (No Welding) I used one when I built my dogs sidecar.The only practical use of a dampened mounting I've seen is in G.P. type racing applications. For street (Civilian ) type use rigid is fine . Do you already have a bucket? if not consider the Ural or it's cheaper cousin the Dnepr.If you want to see some pics of the dogs ride go to www.hollithesidecardog.com. the site is still under construction but some pics. are available.**I think there is some video on 'Youtube pets Holli's sidecar' and if you have any other ? feel free.
2007-02-05 16:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ride a Chinese Chang Jiang with a sidecar. Just for the hell of it check www.changjiangunlimited.com for info on these bikes. This site contains alot of photos you may find useful.
The sidecar frame is always rigidly mounted to the bike frame. With adjustable mounts to set sidecar toe-in and lean. Depending on the sidecar typically both the bucket and sidecar wheel have suspension. Also do a search for Velorex sidecars they are relatively inexpensive.
2007-02-05 14:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait until Ride On has time to anwser your question before you close it out.He should have some good info on it.He has a sidecar on one of his bikes and should be helpful.Sorry I can't help you on this one.Good Luck.
2007-02-05 14:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you post here in cycles alot. The MAIN thing to know is you really SHOULD get trained if you do this, for your own sake as well as any passengers you might have. Here is a link:
http://www.cyclesidecar.com/Guides/training.html
2007-02-05 12:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by baron_von_party 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋