Specs:
Bike Make/Model
I’m planning on mounting it to an ’84 FLTC Harley Davidson
Make/Model and Details of Sidecar Tub – Fibreglass, Aluminum (aluminium) Wrapped, Steel Sheet Wrapped etc
I plan to make a custom body from aluminium … I would like to incorporate a convertible top.
Sidecar Tub Design – Tandem/Single
Project at Design Stage
Sidecar Frame Type and Measurements – (Square/Round Tubing, Aluminium/Steel)
At this time, I plan to fabricate the frame from square steel tube.
Front/Rear Mount Measurements
Project at Design Stage
Wheel Lead
Project at Design Stage
Rear Mount Ground Clearance Measurement
The bike only has 6″ of ground clearance so I don’t have much to work with.
Front Mount Ground Clearance Measurement
Project at Design Stage
Motorcycle Sub-chassis Details (Square/Round Steel Tubing, Aluminum etc) and Attachment to Motorcycle (High Tensile steel, lock nuts etc)
Project at Design Stage
Total Width of Combination Lean-in
Project at Design Stage
Total Width of Combination Lean-out
Project at Design Stage
Distance Between Sidecar and Bike
Project at Design Stage
Sidecar Tire (tyre) Speed, Weight Rating
Project at Design Stage
Sidecar Rim Details, Diameter, Rim Width etc
The right wheel will be a stock HD cast spoke 16″ wheel & tire.
Suspension Type (Shock Absorber/Swing arm/Torsion) on Sidecar Wheel
Right now the right suspension would be a leading link swingarm with a spring pre-loaded shock.
Pivot Attachment to Motorcycle, (Rose Bush, Heim Joint, Rod End etc)
I plan on using heim joints for the mounts.
Sidecar Brake Details (if fitted), Drum/Disc, Plumbed to Motorcycle Rear or Front Brake Cylinder
Disk brakes and an alternator running off of the hack wheel … like I said still in the dream stage … ;D
Modifications/Adjustments During the Build
My biggest problem is finding/building a space to house all of my metal fab tools and still have space to work …
Wish me luck ,,,
Red
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