Is this sidecar cheap?
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Tourer
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Is this sidecar cheap?
My neighbor is selling a sidecar, made by California Sidecar Inc., that was on their 1994 FLHTCU. Mine is a 1992 FLHTCU. So I figured fitment won't be a problem. Their asking for $700.00. Condition is OK. Is this a good price?
Those Evo owners with sidecar, what do I need to watch out or be concerned with?
Those Evo owners with sidecar, what do I need to watch out or be concerned with?
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Tourer
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I see. What about performance, am I gonna feel big different? Not that I race my Ultra every time.
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I have no side hack experience, but those I've talked to say it's very different than 2 wheels. I wonder if it's more like a trike experience. As in "I tried so-and-so's bike with the side hack and damn near killed myself trying to turn it."
The price seems reasonable to me. You can't hardly get a small trailer for that.
The price seems reasonable to me. You can't hardly get a small trailer for that.
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That is a VERY good price for a hack. Especially if it comes with the mounts. ( they can run a grand to buy. ) you don't ride a hack, you drive it. And right turns can get very 'interesting' to the new hacker.
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How long do you think before I can get used to it?
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If the hack is in good condition, it sounds like a great deal by a well known manufacturer. From listening to someone that owned one, it seems like they put a good strain on the bike if you leave it hooked up all the time. But, he sure did love it for touring.
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The company still exists, so you should be able to get spares and advice easily. I suspect a new one would be roughly ten times that price, which sounds very cheap! Even a complete restoration is likely to give you good value for money.
For more on sidecars, HDF has a Hacked, Conversions and Trailering section, where you should find some experts!
For more on sidecars, HDF has a Hacked, Conversions and Trailering section, where you should find some experts!
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The side loads on the rear wheel, especially when driven in a spirited fashion (I followed that 860 down a long hill at approaching 100mph!) are huge and not only tyres but the wheels take a beating. He fitted cast wheels to the 860, as spoked wheels wouldn't last long.
The one bike that is a candidate for using a car rear tyre is a sidecar outfit, but I doubt if they will last much longer, just give better handling.