CB1100 Sidecar Experiment

[Calcb_imp]

This is great to see. I have a Ural now and it’s fun but the 65 mph cruising speeed makes t too slow to really take on long trips.

[deltamark]

This is great to see. I have a Ural now and it’s fun but the 65 mph cruising speeed makes t too slow to really take on long trips.

Calcb,

I seriously considered a Ural. I love them, but thought that I wouldn't be satisfied with its top end speed either. Even though my rig is easily capable of doing 70 mph or more, I am learning to accept a slower pace of travel and I've come to really like it. Because I frequently have my dog in the sidecar, I will typically only travel at about 50 mph or less because of him. Also, since I don't yet have a windscreen or any other weather protection on the bike, I don't usually exceed 70 mph, even without the dog in the tub. I'm sure other rigs are setup with much more performance in mind. Enjoy your Ural!

[Banned_imp]

I have had my sidecar up to 80mph (alone but with ballast) but I didn't care for how it felt at that speed and I certainly wouldn't recommend it if you don't have a steering dampener.

[dbarkdoll_imp]

So cool to see Rudi enjoying the rides. Makes me jealous. Thanks for the pictures and videos!

[4 Paws_imp]

Mark, are you still running with stock suspension (I hope not!). I had a wakeup call the first time I rode with my wife on the back and my dogs in the sidecar.
The person I ended up working with, Jeff Favorite at Ted Porters Beemer Shop (Jeff@beemershop.com),is worth asking for some ideas; he and I talked about CB1100 improvements after I followed his recommendations for my rig. His CB suggestions are on my short list for when I have money to burn.

[deltamark]

Mark, are you still running with stock suspension (I hope not!). I had a wakeup call the first time I rode with my wife on the back and my dogs in the sidecar.
The person I ended up working with, Jeff Favorite at Ted Porters Beemer Shop (Jeff@beemershop.com),is worth asking for some ideas; he and I talked about CB1100 improvements after I followed his recommendations for my rig. His CB suggestions are on my short list for when I have money to burn.

Hey Dan, yes ... I'm still running with the stock suspension. Haven't noticed any major performance issues, but do have a suspension upgrade on my ever-growing wishlist! It will probably be a rare occurrence for me to have a passenger on the back. Do you have a sidecar on your CB1100?

[deltamark]

Testing a different CB1100 Sidecar formula: K9 X 2

[peterbaron]

Testing a different CB1100 Sidecar formula: K9 X 2

I see Rudi has a riding friend now..name please
..and I think , Rudi should get M1 as a co-rider

pb

[deltamark]

Testing a different CB1100 Sidecar formula: K9 X 2

I see Rudi has a riding friend now..name please
..and I think , Rudi should get M1 as a co-rider

pb

I see Rudi has a riding friend now..name please
..and I think , Rudi should get M1 as a co-rider

pb
: ) OK pb ... that is Lana, our adopted 12 yr. old Havanese. She was totally geeked up after the approximate 35 mile ride we took. It was pretty funny! Rudi seemed to be totally into it too.

On a related sad note ... four days prior to this ride we had to put down our 9-year old Newfoundland dog due to bone cancer. She's the black and white one in this pic:

I took Lana along for the ride because I thought it might be good for her to be with Rudi on that day. I think it was a good decision. : )

[peterbaron]

Sorry to hear about Newfoundlander..
I always have Dachshunds in my life... and Bella is my/our 9th...
Maybe will take her for a ride one day but first have to make a special cage for her

https://imgur.com/a/HyTqkg9

https://imgur.com/a/z0gxtvi

...so now Rudi, Lana ++++ are not alone

pb