Yamaha FZ1 dual sport sidecar build - Page 3

BikePilot · 05-24-2011, 08:50 AM

Awesome work!

For the fuel in the chair - you could, perhaps, build a raised floor for the chair to sit on with fuel between the actual lower floor and the raised floor. A large, flat fuel cell or even a couple of rotopacks should work just dandy and would keep the fuel weight really low.

crotchrocket3000 · 05-24-2011, 09:45 AM

How have i only just read this!! Fantastic work dude!!! Can't wait to see the end result, respect where respect is due!!

chiba · 05-24-2011, 11:38 AM

Subscribed! Keep up the good work!

--chiba

boxertwin · 05-24-2011, 02:07 PM

Outstanding!

tripodtiger · 05-24-2011, 07:25 PM

Trend setter!

Next thing, you'll want to upgread the engine specs to R1? And then reduce the gearing.

bk brkr baker · 05-24-2011, 08:45 PM

Neptune03, hello from Ky.

We met at the Horse Park when the s.c. rally was held there.
Ralph was buying Rogers Commanche and wanted a test ride. You asked if I wanted to go too so I climbed in your Yam GTS Comette . Fun !

I just got back from the ADV Eastern Rondezvous and got some seat time on sailah's progect he calls Ronin.

This thing rocks!

And now I see your doing a S.C. version, too cool.
I hope to see your new toy sometime.

Kenneth

Cruzman · 05-24-2011, 08:53 PM

Awesome! You really know how to make a great machine. Please keep the photos, details, and anything else you can think of coming.

Neptune03 · 05-25-2011, 05:47 AM

Man, at this point it feels like you are getting close to being finished but there was still just so much detail work to do. I tip my helmet to anyone that mounts or builds their own sidecar, but especially those that make it their business. It is quite an endeavor, and considering all the time invested, I have no idea how they can do it and still make a profit.

ClearwaterBMW · 05-25-2011, 06:03 AM

great pictures
very much enjoying being "along for the ride"
thanks for sharing

SikDMAX · 05-25-2011, 10:55 AM

Amazing!

Whats the winch for... winching you up into the platform?

Neptune03 · 05-25-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SikDMAX

Amazing!

Whats the winch for... winching you up into the platform?

No, I ride on the motorcycle and my wheelchair is stowed on the back of the sidecar. The winch is for pulling me out if I get stuck. I wish I had it a couple of times when I had the BMW / Ural outfit, so I decided to put one on this build.

EvilClown · 05-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Dang!

Neptune03 · 05-26-2011, 04:37 AM

I had someone give me a ride in the sidecar and the Fox bicycle air shock suspending the sidecar seat is a really nice complement to the sidecar's suspension. Between the two suspensions and the seat I chose for the build, the ride for the passenger is very plush even over the rough stuff.

On this bike, as well as my Hayabusa, all three wheels are braked by one brake master cylinder on the right handle bar (non stock 20mm bore). On the Hayabusa I didn't use a proportioning valve going to the sidecar wheel and it works great. But on this build I felt that it was needed on dirt so the sidecar wheel wouldn't be locking up all the time.

You can tell that the build is almost complete in this picture because the finishing touch has been applied. A build isn't really complete until the ADV sticker goes on.

Stay tuned, tomorrow's pictures will show the finished project.

Neptune03 · 05-27-2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Bachtel

I do like your fabrication skills, outstanding!
The front swingarm double walled and fitted up with machined ends is real clean. Good thoughts there, lots of contemplation I'm sure.
Fitting the hub/spokes to a new rim..... that takes skill and some nice equipment. Super welder you got there.

Still anxious to see the final product.

Come on.. just one shot from the rear, consider it a teaser.

Don in Nipomo

Hey Don (and everyone else), you finally get to see it finished. Hope it was worth the wait

The front sprocket size was reduced and the rear increased to lower gearing. I also installed adjustable shock links that raise the bike significantly and increases ground clearance. The seat height is much taller than my Hayabusa / RDS outfit and felt funny at first but got used to it almost immediately and it feels great.

Tomorrow I will finish up with some detail pictures that you might find interesting. Also I have put on about 400 miles of dirt and pavement so plan to write a little about my ride impressions so far. If you have any questions, shoot them my way.

ClearwaterBMW · 05-27-2011, 08:41 AM

WHEW.... that is GORGEOUS
love how that rig turned out
very well done

05-24-2011, 08:50 AM	#31
BikePilot Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 10,901	Awesome work! For the fuel in the chair - you could, perhaps, build a raised floor for the chair to sit on with fuel between the actual lower floor and the raised floor. A large, flat fuel cell or even a couple of rotopacks should work just dandy and would keep the fuel weight really low. __________________ '09 Buell XB12XT, TL1000S, H1F, M620, CR250R, DR250SE, XR650R, Cota 315R Summer 2009 Ride Report http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1509c&t=507038 Summer 2008 RR. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367703

05-24-2011, 11:38 AM	#33
chiba elitist BMW snob Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Annandale VA Oddometer: 1,159	Subscribed! Keep up the good work! --chiba __________________ As-Salamu GS-em Iron Butt Magazine - not just for LDR! - 05 R1200GS - 98 K1200RS + Hannigan Classic sidecar -

05-24-2011, 07:25 PM	#35
tripodtiger I used to be SCRay Joined: Feb 2006 Location: you dont call wagga wagga wagga Oddometer: 3,900	Trend setter! Next thing, you'll want to upgread the engine specs to R1? And then reduce the gearing. __________________ rayb I taught Wall St how to crash Australian RD/RZ Owners Register http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/

05-24-2011, 08:45 PM	#36
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,147	Neptune03, hello from Ky. We met at the Horse Park when the s.c. rally was held there. Ralph was buying Rogers Commanche and wanted a test ride. You asked if I wanted to go too so I climbed in your Yam GTS Comette . Fun ! I just got back from the ADV Eastern Rondezvous and got some seat time on sailah's progect he calls Ronin. This thing rocks! And now I see your doing a S.C. version, too cool. I hope to see your new toy sometime. Kenneth __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

05-25-2011, 05:47 AM	#38
Neptune03 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Oddometer: 70	Yamaha FZ1 dual sport sidecar build Man, at this point it feels like you are getting close to being finished but there was still just so much detail work to do. I tip my helmet to anyone that mounts or builds their own sidecar, but especially those that make it their business. It is quite an endeavor, and considering all the time invested, I have no idea how they can do it and still make a profit.

05-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#32
crotchrocket3000 b00b Joined: May 2010 Location: London, UK Oddometer: 183	How have i only just read this!! Fantastic work dude!!! Can't wait to see the end result, respect where respect is due!!

05-24-2011, 02:07 PM	#34
boxertwin Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 1,006	Outstanding!

05-24-2011, 08:53 PM	#37
Cruzman n00b Joined: Dec 2010 Oddometer: 3	Awesome! You really know how to make a great machine. Please keep the photos, details, and anything else you can think of coming.

05-25-2011, 06:03 AM	#39
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	great pictures very much enjoying being "along for the ride" thanks for sharing __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

05-25-2011, 10:55 AM	#40
SikDMAX Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: San Luis Obispo - 58 229 & 1 Oddometer: 687	Amazing! Whats the winch for... winching you up into the platform? __________________ Matt - SikMoto www.Facebook.com/SikMoto San Luis Obispo, CA

05-25-2011, 02:27 PM	#42
EvilClown Reality show stunt double Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the shadow of the Uncanoonucs... Oddometer: 13,454	Dang! __________________ These are our Golden Years. ~ EC The future is no place to place your better days. ~ DMB

05-26-2011, 04:37 AM	#43
Neptune03 ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Oddometer: 70	Yamaha FZ1 dual sport sidecar build I had someone give me a ride in the sidecar and the Fox bicycle air shock suspending the sidecar seat is a really nice complement to the sidecar's suspension. Between the two suspensions and the seat I chose for the build, the ride for the passenger is very plush even over the rough stuff. On this bike, as well as my Hayabusa, all three wheels are braked by one brake master cylinder on the right handle bar (non stock 20mm bore). On the Hayabusa I didn't use a proportioning valve going to the sidecar wheel and it works great. But on this build I felt that it was needed on dirt so the sidecar wheel wouldn't be locking up all the time. You can tell that the build is almost complete in this picture because the finishing touch has been applied. A build isn't really complete until the ADV sticker goes on. Stay tuned, tomorrow's pictures will show the finished project.

05-27-2011, 08:41 AM	#45
ClearwaterBMW The Examiner Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Oddometer: 4,744	WHEW.... that is GORGEOUS love how that rig turned out very well done __________________ Greg '07 K1200 GT '11 R1200 GS Adventure with a DMC M72DX Sidecar live life like you mean it... but take your family and friends (and DOGS) along for the "ride"

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