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Feb 8, 2013 | 01:42 PM

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dyenfd

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Advice needed

I am interested in the following combination and would appreciate suggestions on the best model for the purpose:
1. A slab-worthy motorcycle/sidecar combination (capable of highway speeds).
2. Fuel injection.
3. Reverse.
4. All three wheels interchangeable (plus an interchangeable spare).
5. Leading link front end preferred.
I'm a machinist and currently teach aviation mechanics and previously designed and built ...a similar machine (yamaha-based and w/out reverse) using Tony Foale's guidance and suggestions.

Where is the best place to start? I've been considering a 2001 Police bike, but am wide open to suggestions.

Thanks,
Fred

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Feb 8, 2013 | 02:03 PM

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Can you get a sidecar that uses the same tire as the bike with a Harley? I'm pretty sure you can with a BMW.

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Feb 8, 2013 | 03:09 PM

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Advice needed

My plan would be to use an identical rear wheel on the front, sidecar, and spare. I'd just machine an axle and mount a caliper for the side car and have two brake pedals side by side for either single or dual actuation.

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Feb 8, 2013 | 09:29 PM

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Feb 8, 2013 | 10:50 PM

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Feb 9, 2013 | 07:56 AM

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Feb 9, 2013 | 11:45 AM

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