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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 02:07 AM
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Looking for feed back on running a sidecar on FLH models with rubber engine mounts and belt drive. excesive wear,etc. Anything relevent. Thanks Doug
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:16 AM
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There is a forum dedicated to them right here!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:13 AM
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There's no problems but, I cut the recommended service intervals in half.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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i've not had any experience with sidecars. i know that for what a sidecar costs you could put a lot of gas in a toyota and haul even more people.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:20 AM
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My Father-inlaw use to have an '05 Road King Classic with sidecar.Besides it sucking gas and being underpowered,no problems.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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The previous owner of my bike (88 flhtc) was a para and had a sidecar.Dealer records told me he did serv @ 2000 miles for all 49000 of the bike. i did get the SC and hated it but mileage wasnt too bad @ 30mpg. Reverse (actual gear) is very adviseable .
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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I ran a properly installed and adjusted Ultra Sidecar on an Ultra for a couple of years and loved it. I got really good at riding with the sidecar up in the air and could go for blocks like this. I finally got rid of it because I just wanted two wheels every now and then and it's too much trouble to remove it for just a weekend. Here are a couple of considerations thought:
Cons:
I averaged 25 mph with the sidecar
My rear tire life was pretty much cut in half
You really should practice riding before you go out on the road much. Right corners and ramps can be a little exciting until you get used to the car being there.

Pros:
It's Fun
People love talking to you about it
You can carry everything including the kitchen sink.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Hi
Thank you Mr Brown for the link,you havin fun fangin you buell? the're a weapon!
Thanks also Terry,had a chair in the mid 70s,kids,got grandkids to lug round now,yeah they are fun, different,but fun!
 
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Oh yeah, dont want a Toyshota Jim. LOL
 
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Thank you Mr Brown for the link,you havin fun fangin you buell? the're a weapon!
Thanks also Terry,had a chair in the mid 70s,kids,got grandkids to lug round now,yeah they are fun, different,but fun!
It's a pleasure! Buell is awaiting new tyres, so not really roadworthy at present. I have been working on the Glide for a while, but that is now roadworthy. Buell tyres next!
 
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