Subject: Re: Sidecars
Author: Darrell Dick
Date: Mar 15, 2002, 3:58 PM
Post ID: 1709859662
Well, I have maybe a tick more experience than you have. My dad has the
Ural rig in the garage, and I rebuilt a Convert rig a couple of years
ago. The Convert had a Velorex 562 and a Unit leading link front fork. I
never did get it to handle well, though. The Ural handles sweet. The Ural
sidecar is real nice, too. (Russian accent) "Built strong, like tractor".
I think it is a much better car than the Velorex. In both cases, the car
can be removed by pulling 3 bolts and unplugging the wiring harness. I
don't know much about the Steib except I'll bet it is expensive. You
might want to consider a Ural or Sputnik car. You can check out the Ural
when you come out to my place. I'll say one thing, I didn't ever think I
would want anything to do with a sidecar. Both of my experiences sort of
dropped on me. But boy are they useful. I love running my errands with
the Ural.
Hey, by the way, is anybody interested in a Vetter Terraplane sidecar? My
buddy has one for sale. I don't think you will want it, Kev. It is a real
cool sort of wedge shaped thing. Would look weird on a Loop. If I
remember right, the whole top of the sidecar is hinged and the passenger
gets into it sort of like a coffin. It would be really neat on the right
bike.
Regards,
Darrell Dick
Imlay City, MI
On Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:38:35 +0000 Kevin Graf <kgr-@midwestpension.com>
writes:
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