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Shep

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Sidecar Connection
« 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.
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Re: Sidecar Connection
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Sidecar Connection
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Sidecar Connection
« Reply #3 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