I've always wondered what these things are like to drive, being asymmetrical as they are. I would think that keeping going straight must be a constant 'correction' for the out-rigged third wheel, and the load that it's carrying. Can you enlighten me?
I agree the idea of mounting a sidecar on a motorcycle is pretty ludicrous and I'm sure that if the concept was introduced today, it would never be allowed on the road. Upon acceleration , the vehicle veers toward the car side, when stopping it pulls in the other drection. At certain speeds the handlebars want to shake. Turning in the direction of the car is tricky as the car lifts easily (especially of no one is in the car) while the other direction is the opposite. In short, a ton of fun! Alignment of the car/vehicle is critical.
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I've always wondered what these things are like to drive, being asymmetrical as they are. I would think that keeping going straight must be a constant 'correction' for the out-rigged third wheel, and the load that it's carrying. Can you enlighten me?
I agree the idea of mounting a sidecar on a motorcycle is pretty ludicrous and I'm sure that if the concept was introduced today, it would never be allowed on the road. Upon acceleration , the vehicle veers toward the car side, when stopping it pulls in the other drection. At certain speeds the handlebars want to shake. Turning in the direction of the car is tricky as the car lifts easily (especially of no one is in the car) while the other direction is the opposite. In short, a ton of fun! Alignment of the car/vehicle is critical.
Thank you for that. My son found me this item on the subject:
https://rideapart.com/articles/how-to-ride-a-sidecar
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