Dnieper/Ural Sidecar Thoughts Buying Tomorrow...Maybe

[sh1bby69]

I found a Dnieper/Ural sidecar for sale and I want to snatch it up before someone else buys it. What do you think of it and what should I look for before buying it. I am planning to install it onto a 2002 Suzuki Volusia Intruder. I do plan later on down the line to install it onto an adventure bike.

Thanks Guys!

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[Sidecar Sarge]

It's a Dnepr. Expect less than stellar fit and finish. Expect to replace the wheel bearings. (Can be had at NAPA.) Expect the wheel to be less than perfectly round. Bolts right up to (pre-1969) BMW sidecar mounts.

Good, solid car but may need some "tweaking" and refinement. If it is a good price, jump on it.

Sarge

[sh1bby69]

What is a good price for it? If this helps it comes with a Akront Rim, not sure what that means. As for traveling speeds, can this handle a 65-75mph freeway speed? I'm looking to touring it.

[windmill]

Originally Posted by sh1bby69

What is a good price for it? If this helps it comes with a Akront Rim, not sure what that means. As for traveling speeds, can this handle a 65-75mph freeway speed? I'm looking to touring it.

$1000-$1500 seems average asking price for a nice one.

Build quality is crude in finish, but very robust, much better than a well known custom builders copy when it comes to strength and durability.

With quality wheel bearings, 65-75mph is a non issue.

Akront is a brand of alloy rims, not as heavy duty as the Russian steel rims, but certainly rounder.

This is a design that has been around with a few refinements for almost 80 years.

[sh1bby69]

Another question. It is in that price range but there is a huge Sidecar rally being held next month on Nov 7th hosted by SideStrider. Should I wait to see what they have for sale there and maybe pick up a complete rig or should I get this one and install it on the cruiser. I truly want an Adventure Hack setup. What would your input be. Wait for the rally or buy now and throw it on the cruiser

[windmill]

Purchasing a used rig that has been sorted out could save You a lot of time, money, and headaches.

Hacking a bike is not like bolting on some saddlebags or a windscreen. You will need a custom sub frame, mounts, electrical modifications to the bike and wiring the hack for lights, most likely steering modifications to the bike will also be necessary. There have been countless posts here of rig builds that fade away before completion, or go on for years as endless projects.

An honest self assessment of Your mechanical skills should be your first step. Talk to a custom builder to decide if what You really want is a financial reality.
Keep an eye on craigslist, e bay, and go to the rally, You may find what You want within Your budget.

Take a sidecar training class, visit a Ural dealer, or custom builder if You can, You may not even like riding a rig.

[guesswork]

If you like, take a look at this link and see my Dnepr/kawasaki hack project.
I only have under a grand in it (Xcluding the Tug).

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ht=versys+hack

Otherwise, don't be intimidated. Very pleased with my results. Its all Homebuilt. and I didn't know squat this time last year.