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Forum: Hacks 03-21-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By Steve In Ireland
What you can see in the back is the base of the...

What you can see in the back is the base of the original rear bench seat. I have made a separate rear seat that sits on top of this (more comfort). The base is glassed in, but is not that deep. ...
Forum: Hacks 03-21-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By Steve In Ireland
These guys could probably help you :- ...

These guys could probably help you :-
http://www.merlinsidecars.co.uk/
Forum: Hacks 03-09-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By Steve In Ireland
been out with the tape measure, width at widest...

been out with the tape measure, width at widest point is 30 inches and the overall length is roughly seven foot so dimensions would suit.

I have snapped some shots of the interior for you. As you...
Forum: Hacks 03-07-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,387
Posted By Steve In Ireland
I'll take a tape measure to mine later. However,...

I'll take a tape measure to mine later. However, the seat is a fibreglass panel extending between the sides of the tub and it might make the tub a bit too wobbly if you cut it out. Think the length...
Forum: Hacks 02-12-2013, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Nice report Tarka. Shame about the weather. Not...

Nice report Tarka. Shame about the weather. Not quite so sad that I couldn't afford to go this year now though.
Forum: Hacks 02-08-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Looking really nice, the fittings are so much...

Looking really nice, the fittings are so much better than the Watsonian stuff on mine - or I should say "used to be on mine" as I have decided to go the other way and have taken the sidecar off my...
Forum: Hacks 01-25-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Reckon I have about that much lead on the Oxford...

Reckon I have about that much lead on the Oxford fitted to my Cali. Any less than that and the back end of the sidecar would be too far behind the back of the bike and just wouldn't look right. ...
Forum: Hacks 01-17-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,819
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Could you squeeze a C90 onto the bus?

Could you squeeze a C90 onto the bus?
Forum: Hacks 01-17-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,819
Posted By Steve In Ireland
>Why is the site always completely full when I...

>Why is the site always completely full when I arrive, with people looking like they've been there for days?

That would be because loads of people stop over on Friday night in hostels and B&Bs in...
Forum: Hacks 12-19-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,093
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Considered the caravan mover on the sidecar wheel...

Considered the caravan mover on the sidecar wheel myself, but if you have to get off the bike and faff around engaging the drive on the sidecar wheel it kind of defeats the object as you may as well...
Forum: Hacks 11-20-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,517
Views: 310,949
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Seen this on ebay, is in the south of England....

Seen this on ebay, is in the south of England. Know nothing about it, but looks interesting...
Forum: Hacks 10-20-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,041
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Actually it is easy enough to add a sidecar to a...

Actually it is easy enough to add a sidecar to a UK registered bike as it doesn't need to be retested and you don't have to change any of the documentation. However, the sidecar has to be fitted on...
Forum: Hacks 08-24-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Could be useful. I find the tank range on mine...

Could be useful. I find the tank range on mine quite poor (about 120 miles before the fuel light comes on.
Forum: Hacks 08-22-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
I put a double banjo on the rear brake and ran...

I put a double banjo on the rear brake and ran the sidecar caliper directly from the rear brake master cylinder linked to the existing front and rear linked brake set up. The master cylinder has...
Forum: Hacks 07-10-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,823
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Interesting. Not clear if this is a one off or if...

Interesting. Not clear if this is a one off or if they are intending to sell the sidecar as a production model.
Forum: Hacks 07-03-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Might be a bit tall to fit under the mudguard as...

Might be a bit tall to fit under the mudguard as they have a very a tall profile and are also a bit narrow compared to the standard tyre, but not tried one on my Cali so can't speak from experience....
Forum: Hacks 06-30-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,120
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Should be nice, always liked those chairs. I had...

Should be nice, always liked those chairs. I had my rear spoked wheel on my Cali relaced with a 15 inch car rim by Central Wheel Services in the Midlands. Think it cost me around 250 quid, but a...
Forum: Hacks 06-14-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Got an old Autocom system on mine, bought from...

Got an old Autocom system on mine, bought from ebay. The sound quality and build quality are superb so plenty of used ones around with plenty of life left in them. Easy to get spare parts as well. ...
Forum: Hacks 06-08-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,553
Posted By Steve In Ireland
The Autocom system I have on the Guzzi works fine...

The Autocom system I have on the Guzzi works fine with earplugs John. The volume through the speakers in the helmet is loud enough to be clearly heard through the earplugs. Total cost, using bits...
Forum: Hacks 05-30-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,499
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Air shocks are good as you can then tune them to...

Air shocks are good as you can then tune them to suit by changing the pressure. I have Fournales on the back of both my outfits. They are a bit pricy but very good and can be easily adjusted to...
Forum: Hacks 05-18-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,836
Posted By Steve In Ireland
This is the best one I have ever seen :- ...

This is the best one I have ever seen :-

http://www.sidecarjohn.co.uk/dbakergallery.html

website care of SidecarJohn

I understand it has recently also been converted to two wheel drive.
Forum: Hacks 05-17-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,738
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Probably wouldn't be legal in the UK as the...

Probably wouldn't be legal in the UK as the sidecar can't be on the right (although guess says nothing about it being on both sides). Still an interesting piece of engineering though.
Forum: Hacks 05-16-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,738
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Not fake - look at this...

Not fake - look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHFWbKRo9y4&feature=related
Forum: Hacks 05-16-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,738
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Why not? The comments I am seeing here read just...

Why not? The comments I am seeing here read just like the comments you get on other bikers forums when the subject of sidecars comes up.
Forum: Hacks 05-08-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Steve In Ireland
It's called Carrick Forest Drive, in Galloway...

It's called Carrick Forest Drive, in Galloway Forest Park, near Dalmellington. Basically a gravel track right through the forest. Most of the pictures were taken on little back roads around that...
Forum: Hacks 05-08-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Short ride report

Just thought I'd share a few pics of my weekend travels to a Guzzi rally in sunny Scotland

http://s778.photobucket.com/albums/yy64/Emzedder/guzzi%20scottish%20rally%202012/?albumview=slideshow
Forum: Hacks 05-03-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,924
Posted By Steve In Ireland
How about this one? ...

How about this one?
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx140/2pkeend/2cvsidecar.jpg
Forum: Hacks 04-02-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,217
Posted By Steve In Ireland
My Guzzi has linked brakes (rear brake and one...

My Guzzi has linked brakes (rear brake and one front disc operated from rear master cylinder) and I just plumbed the sidecar brake into that circuit with a double banjo. Probably more luck than...
Forum: Hacks 03-24-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Thanks Claude. I think the strap is intended to...

Thanks Claude. I think the strap is intended to have a degree of flex to give a softer ride to passengers, but your idea would certainly give it more support. I will have a chat to my mate the...
Forum: Hacks 03-22-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Thanks for the advice Jay, I'll look into doing...

Thanks for the advice Jay, I'll look into doing just that.
Forum: Hacks 03-22-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,616
Posted By Steve In Ireland
It is a fridge/freezer on its back - what a great...

It is a fridge/freezer on its back - what a great idea for a sidecar body!
Forum: Hacks 03-22-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,733
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Clearly an old CB750 Honda

Clearly an old CB750 Honda
Forum: Hacks 03-22-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve In Ireland
The strap supports the back of the body of the...

The strap supports the back of the body of the sidecar but doesn't really contribute to the strength of the chassis. The Oxford is a big sidecar so no doubt I have overloaded it a bit in the past. ...
Forum: Hacks 03-21-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Possibly been broken (not borken! - must learn...

Possibly been broken (not borken! - must learn how to type) for a little while, but doesn't take long for rust to form in our lovely Irish climate.
Forum: Hacks 03-21-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Borken frame

Heard a funny knocking noice when I was out the other day and on closer investigation found the frame on my Watsonian Oxford had broken. The flat strap extends between either side of the chassis and...
Forum: Hacks 03-06-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,611
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Where did you get that from Val?

Where did you get that from Val?
Forum: Hacks 03-06-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Just watch the width of it. The mudguard on the...

Just watch the width of it. The mudguard on the RX4 is deceptively wide. Don't ask me how I know :eek1
Surprised your mate didn't change to leading links if he spent all that money to have it...
Forum: Hacks 03-05-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Used to have an RX4. Nice sidecar. Swapped mine...

Used to have an RX4. Nice sidecar. Swapped mine for the Oxford when the third child arrived but wouldn't mind getting another. Let us know if you decide to split the bike and chair and I might be...
Forum: Hacks 02-29-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5,170
Views: 1,761,690
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Just looked at your website and seen them. That...

Just looked at your website and seen them. That is some monster.
Forum: Hacks 02-29-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5,170
Views: 1,761,690
Posted By Steve In Ireland
Got any more piccys Rod? I am intrigued.

Got any more piccys Rod? I am intrigued.
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