Is that a new frame, or have you just made a remarkable job of restoring it?

 

http://www.sidecar.com/

Somebody there is bound to have the answer. Once you get her done take a sidecar riders class. Having two wheel experiance and jumping on and riding a hack is more dangerous than having zero expriance on a bike and jumping on.
Looks like it is going to be a sweet setup, be sure and post a photo when shes done!

RAL

 

grbrown, the sidecar is a 2009 model and had only done around 80 miles when I purchased it but I completely took it apart. I thought the frame looked too light for my Sportster so I:
1. reinforced the frame by welding in the diagonal brace;
2. removed the rear lower mount (a clamp-on type bracket) and welded a new mount on;
3. welded in the plate on the right side which also reinforces the swing arm tower;
4. welded on the front part of the frame to align it with the main frame;
5. built a support for the new fender.

In addition, I replaced the axle with one I had made by my local machine shop for the Fatboy wheel. Note that the new axle accommodates a 1" bearing on the inside (where the load is highest) and a 3/4" bearing on the outside. The setup does not require a bearing spacer.

Once I've fabricated my subframe and mounted the sidecar I'll post more photos. It'll probably take me a few weeks though - I'm busy with other stuff at the moment :-(

 

Thanks RAL, and don't worry - I'll take care. I already got David Hough's book "Driving a Sidecar Outfit" and will go through the exercises before embarking on a longer tour or taking passengers.

 

If the sidecar maker is still around can they supply suitable mounting kit?

 

Here's an update to my Sporty sidecar project.

I ended up making my own subframe for the lower mounts:



... and finally got 'round to attaching my Velorex yesterday:





Happy with the result and my first ride today was great!

 

Well done, looks great. You really didn't need any help by the look of it!

 

Hey! Where did you got that seat from? I've been looking for a seat like that for my sportster with no luck.
Thanks!

 

Great job
looks awesome

 

2012 thread. He hasn't been on here since 2015.