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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:07 AM
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Putting a sidecar on a Harley Dyna.

The tech suggested I buy the company he repesents mounts and also have them build a small subframe. He described it but I cold not picture the sub frame. He described a piece of metal to help differentiate the weight attached to the bikes frame near the foot peg or swingarm. Might have to take the starter motor off to put on?? I was lost. Anyone else heard of installing a subframe so a Harley Dyna to attach a sidecar to?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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I've heard of it but never seen it so I can't help much. Don't know what company you're dealing with, but you might want to call California Sidecar at (800) 824-1523. The are very helpful people and might be able to answer your questions. Of course they will want to sell you a sidecar, but they don't pressure you. I do know that if you ask a Harley Dealer, they will tell you that you cannot mount a sidecar on a Dyna.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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He doesn't have it now, but I have a friend who had a sidecar on a Sporty!
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Originally Posted by Backwoodsrider
Putting a sidecar on a Harley Dyna.

The tech suggested I buy the company he repesents mounts and also have them build a small subframe. He described it but I cold not picture the sub frame. He described a piece of metal to help differentiate the weight attached to the bikes frame near the foot peg or swingarm. Might have to take the starter motor off to put on?? I was lost. Anyone else heard of installing a subframe so a Harley Dyna to attach a sidecar to?
Have you ridden a bike with a sidecar yet?
 
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