03-30-2018, 11:31 PM
(03-30-2018, 01:24 PM)Roper_imp Wrote: I've thought about adding a sidecar. I'm wondering about the need to change rake/trail, probably with a different triple tree. How has the stock setup worked for you so far?
I've not yet had any modifications done to the rake / trail. Plan to put some miles on and get a feel for the rig before considering those types of modifications. So far, I've been very satisfied with the the stock setup, but I haven't ridden it a lot yet.
(03-30-2018, 02:32 PM)dbarkdoll_imp Wrote: Yesss!! This thread rules!! Rudi looks like a very very good boy. Can't wait to see more his sidecar adventures.
Am I mistaken, or is there a brace connected to your front fork? Wondering if this standard and how that affects steering.
Yes, that is a VW steering damper attached to the front fork. It is supposed to reduce some wobble that naturally occurs at certain speeds. I may remove it as I become more comfortable driving the rig.
(03-30-2018, 06:18 PM)tuareg_imp Wrote: Well that's a brilliant idea... I've been eyeing Urals myself for some time and was put off by the lack of space in the garage for another bike w/ sidecar. Looking forward to your ride reports, deltamark.I did not have the sidecar drum break connected to the CB. Considered doing it, but it seems that quite a bit of fabrication would be necessary and at least for now, it doesn't seem like I'm going to need it. (Famous last words! : )
By the way, AFAIK Ural sidecars usually have drum brakes(and sometimes a drive shaft) on the hub; did you connect the brake to the one of the brake circuits of the CB?
(03-30-2018, 07:47 PM)Banned_imp Wrote: Do you plan on attending the rally in KY? I (and many others) would love to see this rig in person.
There certainly is a bit of a learning curve when riding a sidecar rig. Exiting my town is a steep hill with a fairly sharp turn at the bottom, my first ride I went down the hill with far too much speed. It was all I could do to keep from going in the ditch on the opposite ride of the road, if there had been any traffic coming I would have been screwed.
Stupid physics.
I would like to attend the KY rally, but not sure yet. Already have two other sidecar road trips planned for June; the United Sidecar Association National Rally in Indiana and the ROMP Music Festival in KY. I'll definitely try to squeeze it in, though.
"steep hill with a fairly sharp turn at the bottom ..." Ugh! I haven't had to navigate a situation like that yet, but have already had a couple of "Oh sh*t" moments. Working on eliminating those. : )