This photo is a sample of the double clevis links I'm putting together. Each link varies in length and once locked down the bike and car are locked solidly. The heims don't allow any pivot swivel as none will end up in the same exact plane. One thing which is missing in this photo is a rear support plate for both strength and to prevent my tube brackets from swiveling into the chain under high load.
The car attached to this 12" rear link positions the rear of the car frame (the widest distance from the bike) and keeps the total side car stickout to well under three feet. The front of the frame will ride just a bit closer to the bike when properly aligned (toe in) and bike leaning a degree or two towards the car.
Several builders have indicated that at slow speeds alignment isn't at all a critical element, but I still want to be able to set the alignment. If the rig pulls excessively to the right on U.S. roads, toe in can allow straighter running with less pilot fatigue.
Rick C.
The car attached to this 12" rear link positions the rear of the car frame (the widest distance from the bike) and keeps the total side car stickout to well under three feet. The front of the frame will ride just a bit closer to the bike when properly aligned (toe in) and bike leaning a degree or two towards the car.
Several builders have indicated that at slow speeds alignment isn't at all a critical element, but I still want to be able to set the alignment. If the rig pulls excessively to the right on U.S. roads, toe in can allow straighter running with less pilot fatigue.
Rick C.
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