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Buffalohead's Indian with Sidecar
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Elipten_imp
Road warrior
the Ferret
Road warrior
Gorgeous. Question... How do you back it up? Or are you just very cognizant of where you pull in to and always leave yourself an out going forward?
Mick65_imp
Running like a top
Stunning and beautiful, looks great in black as well.
Rick Froscheiser_imp
Been there
That is very nice!
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
Gorgeous! Great looking rig.
Buffalohead_imp
Been there
Cognizant man, cognizant. Actually, it's not as bad as you'd think. It's really not that different than a large bike w/o a sidecar but you don't have to worry about dumping it while backing. You don't want to try to back it uphill while sitting on it though.The ferret_imp said:
Thanks. I really would have liked Indian red except my sidecar was black already. But, it's hard to beat black and chrome. My other sidecar is black as well. That's why I need a black CB. It's a Zeppelin nose style and a black CB is going to look fantastic married to it. I'm not sure which one I'm more excited about!Mick65_imp said:
BTW, many thanks to Cormanus for posting these for me.
the Ferret
Road warrior
So how is the Indian? They have been getting stellar reviews and winning shoot outs. As good as they say?
Buffalohead_imp
Been there
Ferret,
Here's the story. The bike was finished while I was (and am) recovering from a surgery/prosthetic leg issue (which is one of the main reasons I'm into sidecars). So, sadly, I haven't been able to ride it yet. But, I'll be riding when the weather warms up, and I'll be ready for a CB then too. Any comments I make about performance etc. are from my best friend who I trust as much as myself . The backing question comes from his experience. He absolutely loves the rig. BTW, he owns the 2013 CB with the red Hannigan sidecar. He is also the machinist who makes the sidecar attachment hardware. He has become a sidecar guru and helped me do what I would normally do myself but have been unable to do due to my health. We've both owned several sidecar rigs and he says my Indian is the best he's been on.
Here's a question. On the Honda site, it says the photos are the European model. I wonder if there's a chance the U.S. model may have different wheels. (?)
Here's the story. The bike was finished while I was (and am) recovering from a surgery/prosthetic leg issue (which is one of the main reasons I'm into sidecars). So, sadly, I haven't been able to ride it yet. But, I'll be riding when the weather warms up, and I'll be ready for a CB then too. Any comments I make about performance etc. are from my best friend who I trust as much as myself . The backing question comes from his experience. He absolutely loves the rig. BTW, he owns the 2013 CB with the red Hannigan sidecar. He is also the machinist who makes the sidecar attachment hardware. He has become a sidecar guru and helped me do what I would normally do myself but have been unable to do due to my health. We've both owned several sidecar rigs and he says my Indian is the best he's been on.
Thanks Guth. As to the wheel, that though has occurred to me and after it's finished, I may do that.Guth_imp said:
Here's a question. On the Honda site, it says the photos are the European model. I wonder if there's a chance the U.S. model may have different wheels. (?)
the Ferret
Road warrior
Oh yea, I've thought about what I'd do if I lost a leg. Id have no problem riding a bike with a hack...especially a CB 11 with a hack. Sorry about your leg problem, but sounds like you are making the best of a bad situation.
Buffalohead_imp
Been there
Yeah, it's OK. I've always loved sidecars anyway. And, besides an Indian, I can't think of a better sidecar bike than a CB11. The retro look works best with sidecars, IMO. I love the old style.The ferret_imp said:
SanPete_imp
Been there
Very Classy! Matching sidecar with whitewall tires. This rig would fit nicely in Hondahoarder's The Distinguished Gentleman's ride" Thanks for sharing the pics.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
Retro? Sidecar? Sounds like a Ural to me? Tell me are they any good mechanically. My 11 year old son wants me to get a side car to ride along. I just can't do it yet, but then again I have no experience with one.
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OldF7Guy_imp
Been there
That is as cool as can be. I just wish I could run into somebody to take me for a ride in a side car one day. I bet that big Indian will pull it like its nothing. Thanks for sharing.
bubblerboy64_imp
Running like a top
I've always wanted to ask how difficult is it to ride a bike with a side car? Seems like turning into or away from the sidecar would be totally different. I test road one of those Can Am Spiders and found it a little spooky due to the fact that the bike doesn't lean into a turn. Side car similar to the Can Am or different? Pretty rig for sure. Advantage I assume to the side car is you can go with or without (over the trike or can am)?
the Ferret
Road warrior
Buffalohead_imp said:
Can you imagine a sidecar hooked up to a new Kawasaki Z 1000?
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Only if it were a human-sized titanium suppository with "Sugomi" influenced styling.The ferret_imp said:Buffalohead_imp said:
Can you imagine a sidecar hooked up to a new Kawasaki Z 1000?
The new PowerPlus 103 engine is really gorgeous. I don't really like choppers that much anymore (ever since Paul Sr. came along), but a custom with that engine could be VERY cool.
