Sidecars- Lets see em. - Page 318

Dorzok · 12-10-2012, 02:20 PM

not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3.

NortwestRider · 12-10-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3.

I agree,but still kinda cool!!.

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TouringDave · 12-10-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sidebike

Found these pictures of a nice V-Strom

Holy Mother!!! I want one!!!!

Leaf · 12-10-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3.

I bet the chair doesn't fly as easy!

bmweuro · 12-11-2012, 01:00 AM

I built this one for myself. 67 R90/2 with 40mm Bings, 5 speed and I built a rear drive conversion With a 500 series Steib.

Boondox · 12-11-2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3.

I like it. To me, one of the joys of the sidecar world is the thinking that goes into custom rigs. I love seeing something different and figure out how it all works together.

Dorzok · 12-11-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Boondox

I like it. To me, one of the joys of the sidecar world is the thinking that goes into custom rigs. I love seeing something different and figure out how it all works together.

no kidding. how do you figure the lean-out on this? is there even any?

here'es the blog i stole the pic from
http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/2011/...idecar_16.html

Boondox · 12-11-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

no kidding. how do you figure the lean-out on this? is there even any?

here'es the blog i stole the pic from
http://vespalx150.blogspot.com/2011/...idecar_16.html

No idea. But I sure would like to poke around and ask the owner a few questions. There is more experimentation in the world of hacks than just about any other facet of motorcycling. Some are epic failures, but I admire those who push the envelope!

Vince_WA · 12-13-2012, 12:18 AM

1,000's of bikes at the 1st December 2012 Toy Run in Perth, Western Australia but I only saw about five rigs ....

Dad went monkey in my GSX1400/DJP, along with a big teddy bear and two big sacks of toys ....

.... And a Busmar Astral, I think ....

Barnone · 12-13-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorzok

not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3.

Fail. Four wheels makes it an automobile and not a motorcycle.

Dorzok · 12-13-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Fail. Four wheels makes it an automobile and not a motorcycle.

yeah, could get sticky if anybody around checked this sort of thing around here.

boxertwin · 12-13-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Fail. Four wheels makes it an automobile and not a motorcycle.

Actually, three wheels makes it a tricycle that handles like crap. Ever ridden one? Maybe it works.

grisezd · 12-13-2012, 03:01 PM

I'm not going to bag on the owner's choice of tug. For all I know s/he bought the MP3 hoping it would be more stable, found it not to be the case, then bolted on the car.

The 2-4 wheel MC/Car thing goes by jurisdiction. I'll bet the rider gets a pass unless the law really wants a reason to hassle somebody.

The MP3 actually handles very well. The front wheels lean parallel to eachother at speed and can be locked upright at a stop. If locked upright they unlock at a pre-set speed. So if you want, you can putt feet up through busy city traffic then ride like a MC when you get up to speed. Then, when time comes to stop quickly you have twice the grip of a standard cycle due to two braked wheels up front.

That won't keep you from crashing, though, a colleague layed one down during a test of the parking brake when he (a shorter guy) overestimated the length of his legs and underestimated the slope of the test hill!

That said, if the rider of this rig set his lean out when unlocked, then locked in, it might cause a lot of strain on the mechanism and some bad handling!

NortwestRider · 12-13-2012, 05:28 PM

Hey,he/she is out RIDING !!!
Nuff said !!!

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norton(kel) · 12-14-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nortwestrider

hey,he/she is out riding !!!
Nuff said !!!

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12-10-2012, 02:20 PM	#4756
Dorzok Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 1,379	Is this dumb? not to bash on the owner of this bike, but seriously. i think it kind of defeats the point of the mp3. Dorzok screwed with this post 12-10-2012 at 05:11 PM

12-11-2012, 01:00 AM	#4760
bmweuro Mad Scientist Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, California Oddometer: 2,957	I built this one for myself. 67 R90/2 with 40mm Bings, 5 speed and I built a rear drive conversion With a 500 series Steib. __________________ BOXER Metal BMW Biker Scum BMW Mad Scientist! VBMWMO #7770, BMW MOA #48694 & Airhead BMW Club #600

12-13-2012, 12:18 AM	#4764
Vince_WA Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Midland, WA Oddometer: 670	Christmas Toy Run - Perth, Western Australia 1,000's of bikes at the 1st December 2012 Toy Run in Perth, Western Australia but I only saw about five rigs .... Dad went monkey in my GSX1400/DJP, along with a big teddy bear and two big sacks of toys .... .... And a Busmar Astral, I think .... __________________ No toys ... just the essentials ... Vince_WA screwed with this post 12-13-2012 at 12:24 AM

12-13-2012, 05:28 PM	#4769
NortwestRider TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,351	Hey,he/she is out RIDING !!! Nuff said !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

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12-13-2012, 03:01 PM	#4768
grisezd Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Central Ohio Oddometer: 97	I'm not going to bag on the owner's choice of tug. For all I know s/he bought the MP3 hoping it would be more stable, found it not to be the case, then bolted on the car. The 2-4 wheel MC/Car thing goes by jurisdiction. I'll bet the rider gets a pass unless the law really wants a reason to hassle somebody. The MP3 actually handles very well. The front wheels lean parallel to eachother at speed and can be locked upright at a stop. If locked upright they unlock at a pre-set speed. So if you want, you can putt feet up through busy city traffic then ride like a MC when you get up to speed. Then, when time comes to stop quickly you have twice the grip of a standard cycle due to two braked wheels up front. That won't keep you from crashing, though, a colleague layed one down during a test of the parking brake when he (a shorter guy) overestimated the length of his legs and underestimated the slope of the test hill! That said, if the rider of this rig set his lean out when unlocked, then locked in, it might cause a lot of strain on the mechanism and some bad handling!