Installing a sidecar on my softtail crossbones and have decided either go with Transmoto or Liberty. When buying a liberty one they add steering dampeners onto the sidecar but it doesn't appear transmoto does. Will it make a big difference?

 

Just depends on how the setup goes . Mounting will be a bit of trail and error. Same applies weather or not you need a raked tree or not.
I have one on my 1996 FatBoy softail. No raked trees and a basic Stabilizer for the steering works well.
You might want to dig around on this sight they offer a lot of options if you look around.
http://www.dmcsidecars.com/


Modified Rockers for the Harley-Davidson Springer Front End
http://www.dmcsidecars.com/fab_custo...modifications/

 

My Liberty sidecar has served well ! Looking forward to seeing your rig done with the OD style paint! Liberty also makes a "springer" front end modification for sidecar use.

 

It's going to look great with that bike.

 

Thanks that was one of my man concerns with the springer front end, Liberty offers a raked tree for it where as Trans moto doesn't from what I can see. Is this a big deal? I am looking at a few thousand dollars saved by purchasing here in Canada.

 

The rake will make the rig steer easier and handle better. DMC sidecars or Pete at Liberty sidecars would probably be a wealth of info. on this and would share the pros/cons on raking the front end . Harley-Davidson even had an adjustable triple tree (option) for early years to late 70's Big Twins that could be set for sidecar(raked out) or 2 wheel use (standard rake). That said, I have seen and even ridden an FLH with standard rake and it can be done. But IMO "raked tree or modified rake in springer" would be well worth the $$ spent.

 

'17 Softail Slim S with Trans-Moto TM 301 Sidecar

As a former Albertan, I'm sympathetic to the high cost of buying in the States these days! I bought the Trans-Moto and have no regrets. PM if you have any questions.

 

That looks great

 

Good looking rig!

 

Looks great.