And so it begins.... - Page 2

ricmachado · 12-02-2011, 06:04 PM

cannot believe just saw this thread today...

nice looking bike and hack, keep the pictures coming and we can exchange info since I'm also working on the same setup

I'll send some pictures of mi subframe, if you still have the tank, maybe it will work on mine and we can make a deal.

cwadej · 12-02-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ricmachado

cannot believe just saw this thread today...

nice looking bike and hack, keep the pictures coming and we can exchange info since I'm also working on the same setup

I'll send some pictures of mi subframe, if you still have the tank, maybe it will work on mine and we can make a deal.

I've still got the fender, lights and seat to finish, so more pics and progress to come. Also with my utility box installed for solo camping trips.

Sorry, but I sold the IMS tank to a friend.

cwadej · 12-03-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pugsley/Hobbfather

Inspiration for if I ever stop commuting on mine long enough to 'prepare for winter' here in VT. Since I will have to build my own frame, what track width did you wind up with using a 'real' sidecar frame?
Thanks for sharing!

It's right at 48 wide.

BeeMaa · 12-03-2011, 07:20 PM

It is really coming along nicely.
Like the paint.
Keep us posted on further work.

cwadej · 01-23-2012, 07:02 AM

It's been a while, with a bit of sorting out.

Since we last saw it, I've added a seat from Nothern tool which hinges in the front for access to the trunk. Cut the windshield down to 7" and painted black. I put a board under the body for support, as the ballast was starting to crack the fiberglass in the trunk. I'm sure it's due to being abused off road, but now all is good. The board also gives me a mounting platformfor a utlilty box should I want to put it on. Takes about 15 minutes to swap out. I plugged several holes in the car body, leaving one for drainage. I found the hard way that the car body filled much faster than it would drain when riding in a river.

Still to come will be a cover, and probably fabric side panel "doors"

chiba · 01-23-2012, 12:38 PM

This little rig looks awesome! Really well done.

Danger4u2 · 12-13-2012, 09:52 AM

[QUOTE=cwadej;17430662]It's been a while since I got to work on it. Dead bearings, blown shock, and of course family stuff.

I got new bearings for the swingarm. I figured wider would be better, right? So instead of 12mm that were in it, I went with 17.5mm. Double ball bearings. Sealed of course.

I got the frame all back together, and mounted on the bike. 3/4" leanout, 1" toe in. (the board was so I could set my level on it)

Dragging up an old thread.
I would like to have just this set up. I want to carry my dirt bike on the hack platform. Make a rail and put the dirt bike on backwards so the handle bars would not interfere with each other. Anyone with a used KLR set up they don't us any more?? I broke my sub frame on the Concourse the other day after 4 years of over loading my boxes. Most likely the case of beer in the top box, should have gotten cans instead of bottles.

GreatWhiteNorth · 12-13-2012, 04:21 PM

The Velorex sidecar looks like a nice match to the KLR. I've got a DMC Enduro/KLR rig myself. I hope you have as much of a blast with yours as I do with mine!

Danger4u2 · 12-13-2012, 04:26 PM

GWN how about a picture of your rig?

bmweuro · 12-13-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cwadej

I've been wanting another sidecar since my wife sold hers. A bit more utilitarian than her Terreplane though.
So I hunted, and I found a Velorex 562 from another inmate for my KLR.
It arrived today

Not being the patient type, I unwrapped everything to see what I had

Nice looking rig. I would replace the flat plate on the subdrame for some tubing. At some point the flat plate will crack where it is welded to the tubing.

GreatWhiteNorth · 12-13-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger4u2

GWN how about a picture of your rig?

Don't want to take away from this thread/steal any thunder away from cwadej. I've got a few threads 'd started with pics of my rig... here's one: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814426 I really enjoy the KLR/light enduro style sidecar combo. I suspect the Velorex would likely feel and handle similar.

12-03-2011, 07:20 PM	#19
BeeMaa Hack Pilot Joined: Feb 2011 Location: NoVA Oddometer: 1,092	It is really coming along nicely. Like the paint. Keep us posted on further work. __________________ Eric B '06 R12GSA/Hack An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. Robert A. Heinlein

01-23-2012, 07:02 AM	#20
cwadej ^OP Keeper of the truth Joined: May 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Oddometer: 889	It's been a while, with a bit of sorting out. Since we last saw it, I've added a seat from Nothern tool which hinges in the front for access to the trunk. Cut the windshield down to 7" and painted black. I put a board under the body for support, as the ballast was starting to crack the fiberglass in the trunk. I'm sure it's due to being abused off road, but now all is good. The board also gives me a mounting platformfor a utlilty box should I want to put it on. Takes about 15 minutes to swap out. I plugged several holes in the car body, leaving one for drainage. I found the hard way that the car body filled much faster than it would drain when riding in a river. Still to come will be a cover, and probably fabric side panel "doors" __________________ ...They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines!

01-23-2012, 12:38 PM	#21
chiba elitist BMW snob Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Annandale VA Oddometer: 1,159	This little rig looks awesome! Really well done. __________________ As-Salamu GS-em Iron Butt Magazine - not just for LDR! - 05 R1200GS - 98 K1200RS + Hannigan Classic sidecar -

12-13-2012, 09:52 AM	#22
Danger4u2 KX & CR 500 Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: OKC Oddometer: 311	[QUOTE=cwadej;17430662]It's been a while since I got to work on it. Dead bearings, blown shock, and of course family stuff. I got new bearings for the swingarm. I figured wider would be better, right? So instead of 12mm that were in it, I went with 17.5mm. Double ball bearings. Sealed of course. I got the frame all back together, and mounted on the bike. 3/4" leanout, 1" toe in. (the board was so I could set my level on it) Dragging up an old thread. I would like to have just this set up. I want to carry my dirt bike on the hack platform. Make a rail and put the dirt bike on backwards so the handle bars would not interfere with each other. Anyone with a used KLR set up they don't us any more?? I broke my sub frame on the Concourse the other day after 4 years of over loading my boxes. Most likely the case of beer in the top box, should have gotten cans instead of bottles. __________________ Go faster than everyone. Only worry about what's in front of you. '08KX500AFC(my favorite) '07KLR650 '04KX500(street legal) '97CR500R '06KLX250(351cc kit) '08KFX450R quad

12-13-2012, 04:21 PM	#23
GreatWhiteNorth Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Winterpeg - site of flatness beyond belief Oddometer: 667	Like your rig The Velorex sidecar looks like a nice match to the KLR. I've got a DMC Enduro/KLR rig myself. I hope you have as much of a blast with yours as I do with mine! __________________ Spending my daughter's inheritance one motorcycle at a time. Bikes currently owned: - '91 Honda GL1500 Goldwing with CSC Friendship sidecar (highway pig), - '92 Kawasaki KLR650 with DMC Enduro sidecar (country cruiser).

12-02-2011, 06:04 PM	#16
ricmachado Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: on the road again... Oddometer: 203	cannot believe just saw this thread today... nice looking bike and hack, keep the pictures coming and we can exchange info since I'm also working on the same setup I'll send some pictures of mi subframe, if you still have the tank, maybe it will work on mine and we can make a deal.

12-13-2012, 04:26 PM	#24
Danger4u2 KX & CR 500 Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: OKC Oddometer: 311	GWN how about a picture of your rig? __________________ Go faster than everyone. Only worry about what's in front of you. '08KX500AFC(my favorite) '07KLR650 '04KX500(street legal) '97CR500R '06KLX250(351cc kit) '08KFX450R quad

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