Bike Side Car

[ricland]

can you show us those photos of sidecars mounted to bikes?

ric

 

[ricland]

can you show us those photos of sidecars mounted to bikes?

ric

I found some. They're fantastic-looking too!

See more here: Google Image Result for http://bikerodnkustom4.homestead.com/files/french_bike_sidecar2.jpg

Look at this one -- made from a wheel-chair!

http://bikerodnkustom4.homestead.com/files/Left____Right_Side_Car.jpg

Wonder how he did it?

ric

Just found a company that makes them ... sort of:
Chariot Carriers: Bike Trailers, Jogging Strollers and more, for bicycle riders and joggers

 

[Dave31]

I merged the two threads together

 

[ricland]

Anyone have any sidecar building plans?




ricland

 

[ebmvegan]

Third world countries have been using sidecars on bikes for generations. In the Philipines, they are both on bicycles and motorcycles. So definately practical....but not always legal here in the US.

 

[Jesuswon1]

if you're hauling little people why not just use a toddler trailer??

 

[Jstude]

OK, now that you have my interest, which side of the bike should the side car be attached? I have been thinking about building a trailer from several small kids bikes I have lying around.

 

[ricland]

OK, now that you have my interest, which side of the bike should the side car be attached? I have been thinking about building a trailer from several small kids bikes I have lying around.

there's a bunch of links here:
Sidecar notes

If you don't find the answer try googling "Plans for bike sidecar"

ricland

 

[ricland]

I don't know how do-able this is with a sidecar, but I was thinking there must be some kind of rig that you can use to haul stuff on a long trip.

If you wanted to try and make a cross-country trip without staying in hotels (sleeping under the stars) you'd have to haul some basic stuff -- tent, air-mattress, change of clothes, water, food, etc.

ricland

 

[ricland]

I don't know how do-able this is with a sidecar, but I was thinking there must be some kind of rig that you can use to haul stuff on a long trip.

If you wanted to try and make a cross-country trip without staying in hotels (sleeping under the stars) you'd have to haul some basic stuff -- tent, air-mattress, change of clothes, water, food, etc.

ricland

I was thinking of a work bike.

Don't know how you'd motorize something like this.

ric

 

[Jstude]

If I plan a long road trip, my bicycle is going to stay in the barn. Me and the big bad V twin will hit the road with full saddle bags, and more luggage in front and behind the sissy bar. If the bike goes on what I consider a long road trip, it will be on a rack on the back of one of my trucks. I think I'm in pretty good shape for my age, but after a 20 mile ride on my bicycle today, I just don't see a "long road trip" on this thing. It's a lot of fun, but (or should I say "butt") I think a "long road trip" would last longer than the fun!

 

[Saddletramp1200]

Target sells a fair trailer for about 99.00. I use one to get grocries with. But empty anything over 10 mph is beggin' for it. They flip real easy. Loaded ther ok. I never go over 20mph loaded. I hauled a 20" TV once no problem. Max lbs is about 100. They say 60 lbs I think.

 

[ricland]

Target sells a fair trailer for about 99.00. I use one to get grocries with. But empty anything over 10 mph is beggin' for it. They flip real easy. Loaded ther ok. I never go over 20mph loaded. I hauled a 20" TV once no problem. Max lbs is about 100. They say 60 lbs I think.

I think this is the one you're talking about.

What? No cup holder?

 

[Dave31]

http://motorbicycling.com/f28/new-trailer-805.html

 

[Jesuswon1]

Target sells a fair trailer for about 99.00. I use one to get grocries with. But empty anything over 10 mph is beggin' for it. They flip real easy. Loaded ther ok. I never go over 20mph loaded. I hauled a 20" TV once no problem. Max lbs is about 100. They say 60 lbs I think.

Cool, but has anyone tries carrying the kids in one of these?? I have a 2 year old who would love a ride behind my motor... but has anyone done it? What are the experiences of folks here who have hauled kids in a trailer?

 

[MotorbikeMike]

Trailer flippin'

Hey Tramp, put a couple of empty milk-jugs or other expendable water carriers in your trailer, Fill em up, go to store, pick a plant, tree, bush, whatever, and "bless" it with a nice drink, carry back empty bottles, and your cargo. Repeat as necessary!

Mike

 

[Dave31]

I came across these two today.......

 

[Large Filipino]

MMMMMMMMmmmm....

 

[2door]

Not exactly a side car but plenty of hauling space on this one.
Tom

 

[Dave31]

Not exactly a side car but plenty of hauling space on this one.
Tom

That is cool, I've never seen one like that.