Yes, I can hear some of you laughing right now.
Nevertheless, here are my questions: Anyone here have experience using a sidecar? Can my '05 1200R handle a sidecar? If so, should I also invest in an auxiliary oil cooler in light of the extra weight and strain on the engine? What else should I be thinking about involving sidecars?
I'm thinking a sidecar would make for fun riding at times, especially on extended trips, and at this point I don't want to buy a honking big touring bike like a Road King or Ultra Classic.
(And yes, I'll get around to posting a pic of my bike, as soon as I get the new Mustang Vintage seat put on, new mirrors and saddlebags. Gotta wait for the chilly Northeast Ohio weather to warm up a bit so I can work in the garage.)

 

Consider a Trike also ... I haven't myself done the sidecar. I know people that have , they loved them . I am in the process of converting an 883 to a trike . This will be city/60 mph riding ...

 

I thought about a sidecar for mine as well. I think they are pretty cool looking, and definitely unique, but then you'd have to hide in the house from all the neighborhood kids wanting rides around the block...

 

Thanks for the support!
Does anyone have any sidecar manufacturers to recommend?
Pros and cons of sidecars?
And has anyone here ridden a Sporty with a sidecar attached?

 

Check out this web site and hopefully it will give you some insight. www.sidecar.com
I am looking into this subject to help my B-I-L out as he bought a RK and a side car seperately and a bunch of us are planning a 5K trip this spring and need to get all this figured out.
You can also do a Google search and find some good information.
Good Luck. Keep us posted.

 

Considering that the little 350 Enfield currently made in India is offered from the factory with a sidehack, a 1200 should have little trouble with one. You would probably want to use an 883 sprocket to get a little more pulling power.

Handling a sidehack is unlike anything you have ever experienced and it takes some getting used to. If it is at all possible, you would do well to try and get in a few miles with one to see if you like it before buying one.

 

Several years ago I attended a local independent shop's annual cookout also in attendance was the owner of a Sporty-w/sidecar. She and her mother toured 10-15k each year and were having the time of there lives.

FBL

 

My owners manual says not reccommended.

 

I met a guy last year that had a sidecar on a sporty , He was from Canada and was traveling across the U.S. with his wife . It bike looked really nice and was professionally done and painted to match , I cant remember the name of the company that did the work but it was flawless , and he said it handled great. Do a search I am sure you will find the parts you need.

 

heres the web site your looking for, i too havent done it yet, waiting till the bike a 06 1200c is paid for first, then its side car or trike. www.dauntlessmotors.com