Sidecar

[daddydarko]

Thinking of having a small sidecar built. Anyone looked into this? How would the VSS react? It seems to handle the trailer okay but I wonder about the lateral pull.

 

[3wheeldemon]

Thinking of having a small sidecar built.

Just shooting from the hip, two issues to consider in your design: 1)vehicle width from the oposite front wheel to the external side of the sidecar 2) the front wheel on the side of the sidecar SHOOTING rocks and stuff to the sidecar passenger.

3WD

 

[NancysToy]

I have my concerns. This could be a very unstable combination! A sidecar rig is difficult enough in its own right, with the worst trait being that it handles differently in each direction. I don't think the VSS would care for that at all. Personally, we bought the Spyder for the sole purpose of avoiding purchasing a sidecar rig...and I like it that way. Holding my breath with worry over this one.

 

[BajaRon]

By the time you get through you could probably have a 2nd Spyder for the same money.

That's what I'd do.

 

[SLO RYDER]

I agree with Scotty, one of the reasons most purchase the Spyder is due to not wanting the instability of a side car. I currently have a Velorex sidecar attached to a BMW R100RT and I have the sidecar for sale on Craigslist. I just don't use it much other than taking my French Bulldog for rides. What would be the purpose of your sidecar modification?

 

[Brevet05]

Four wheels, hmmm....Wouldn't that be a car? :dontknow:

 

[BumbleBee]

I have my concerns. This could be a very unstable combination! A sidecar rig is difficult enough in its own right, with the worst trait being that it handles differently in each direction. I don't think the VSS would care for that at all. Personally, we bought the Spyder for the sole purpose of avoiding purchasing a sidecar rig...and I like it that way. Holding my breath with worry over this one.

:agree:You wouldn't get me in a side-car!

 

[3wheeldemon]

Four wheels, hmmm....Wouldn't that be a car? :dontknow:

:roflblack: Military logic!

Hard to miss any pothole or junk on the road with 4 wheels in diferent tracks

3WD

 

[Rando]

I just don't use it much other than taking my French Bulldog for rides.

How about a photo? We have two Frenchies!

 

[SSG Bean]

Four wheels, hmmm....Wouldn't that be a car? :dontknow:

With four wheels, does that change how the vehicle is registered? If you do go forward with it, I'm looking forward to the pics. Whatever you decide; be safe!

 

[Roaddog2]

I have my concerns. This could be a very unstable combination! A sidecar rig is difficult enough in its own right, with the worst trait being that it handles differently in each direction. I don't think the VSS would care for that at all. Personally, we bought the Spyder for the sole purpose of avoiding purchasing a sidecar rig...and I like it that way. Holding my breath with worry over this one.

:agree:with Scotty and Baja Ron on this one big time :lecturef_smilie: