Hey All, I have read through a number of threads and just want to double check with you all. It looks like I am going to have Bob Warks hook me up with a Velorex 562 Cruiser sidecar. Anyone have any other suggestions or comments for a sidecar? Any comments on Bob? He is only about 2 1/2 - 3 hours away from me. Before I take the plunge I also wanted to get opinions, comments, criticisms, etc. on the bike. I have a 1975 R90/6 that I am going to add the sidecar. I assume that it has enough torque/power/hp to drive the sidecar comfortably? I plan on beefing up the suspension both front and rear. I haven't done much research on the suspension upgrade but I will start searching the threads soon. If anyone can point me to come helpful threads I would appreciate it. Thanks much, Chris
Hi Chris, good choice: good looking and strong bike. You can see some pics and text about my R90/6 with SuperElastik sidecar here: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623971 and on my website: CLICK Please feel free to ask questions or detailed pics. Keep us posted
See my thread 1974 R75/6: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775213 You will need a subframe I used a DMC front subframe and a Motovation rear frame clamp. The 1980 and older airheads had a heavier flywheel which gives you more low end grunt (Torque) for pulling a sidecar. You will be very happy with the BMW R90/6 little more grunt than my 750 and a high quality motorcycle for this setup. Plus I have looked at Bob Warks website and you are lucky to be close enough to have him set it up. Keep us posted on your progress. Do you have a budgeted amount for this build???
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=713860 I used an R80/7. It pulls hard, but the extra 100 ccs would be great!
What final drive are you runnin'? Might want to consider somethnig with a higher gear ratio than the standard 11:32 (from memory... did I get it right?). My solo bike is a '76 R90/6 with (I think) an 11:37 final drive - torquey! I love the /6 - best damned bike they made, IMNSHO.