Prince George Vintage Motorcycle Club

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shep on April 12, 2021, 08:27:24 AM

Title: Sidecar Connection
Post by: Shep on April 12, 2021, 08:27:24 AM

Is it normal/standard to have a sidecar connection (damper) to the front wheel.
This is apparently a Hannigan sidecar for sale in the US, attached to a K100. Price 3800 US or best offer. Sidecar in central Florida.
Shep

Title: Re: Sidecar Connection
Post by: Admin on April 12, 2021, 09:30:30 AM

I have driven sidecars all over england in the 60's and 70's, never seen that arrangement. My guess is either an alignment problem they cant cure, or a severe head shake. I have seen small cylinders attached front fork to frame but that is for high speed stability on sport bikes.

Title: Re: Sidecar Connection
Post by: neil miller on April 12, 2021, 03:31:39 PM

Hi Shep the old English bikes had dampers through the head stocks and you must ride the rig like a car when it comes to stearing ,the rig looks good . ;D

Title: Re: Sidecar Connection
Post by: kaziff on April 13, 2021, 05:58:06 PM

The velorex I had came with a shock absorber that was meant to be mounted somewhere on the front fork. I never did install it so I'm not sure where it went looks a bit odd being on the bottom of the slider though