First bike questions

[Dark]

Hi

I would like to get a bike with a side car so i could do the shopping etc...

Was wondering if it was possible to attach a sidecar to a GN250?

Is it a good idea and more importantly where could i get a sidecar from in wellington.

Any ideas welcome

ps most people i asked think i'm crazy because i want a sidecar

[I-N-HORZ]

but to put one on a GN250 might be pushing it.

[Dark]

I'm not alone *evil laugh*

Any idea what it might be easily attached to?

[bladez]

maybe take gn to shop and when done shopping atach bunge cords to trollie and gn and ride home might be easy :done: or get a packrack atached and put shopping in there

[chocobo_ff]

Probably easier to get a top box or pack rack if you want to get a sidecar shopping?

[Dark]

Well its not just for shopping i think i'll feel more comfortable if i had to take someone riding with me.

I just like them i guess:eek5:

[bladez]

Well its not just for shopping i think i'll feel more comfortable if i had to take someone riding with me.

I just like them i guess:eek5:

trollie fit shopping and that special somone in aswell :calm:
top box is a good idea and gn has 2 seats so carry on back :hug:

[I-N-HORZ]

Generally a larger bike in engine capacity and frame size would be suitable for the extra weight/load length.If it's just luggage or shopping being transported a good set of saddle bags will do the trick mighty fine,used them myself for years.As to what bike would be best for a sidecar! I guess anything with an upright seating posture,good overall length and cc rating to match.

[Dark]

trollie fit shopping and that special somone in as well :calm:
top box is a good idea and gn has 2 seats so carry on back :hug:

That would only work if the cops aren't around :P

[I-N-HORZ]

I sense it's the 3rd wheel you would like for stabillity if taking a passenger along......am I right?

[Dark]

I sense it's the 3rd wheel you would like for stabillity if taking a passenger along......am I right?

Mainly that plus i think i'll feel alot safer then having them behind me.

[I-N-HORZ]

Well if it were me wanting a sidecar which I had in the past (missus rides herself now and have 7 kids too many) I'd probably be looking for something that was made for the job usually the older classic bikes even though with a bit of hunting you might find a later model bike kitted out already.Would think you'd have much $ left in the wallet after a buy.

[Dark]

Well if it were me wanting a sidecar which I had in the past (missus rides herself now and have 7 kids too many) I'd probably be looking for something that was made for the job usually the older classic bikes even though with a bit of hunting you might find a later model bike kitted out already.Would think you'd have much $ left in the wallet after a buy.

:) I tried it on trademe and motorcycle trader and got nothing thats why i asked here.

Thanks

[I-N-HORZ]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?searchType=0001-0026-1255-&searchString=sidecar&searchregion=100&type=Search&x=22&y=8

[I-N-HORZ]

There's more variety out there but whether they're for sale or not that's when the hunting comes into it.

[I-N-HORZ]

http://www.gizmag.com/go/6823/ check out these machines,have seen one on the street in Pukekohe a year or so ago and looked pretty stable.

[Big Zappa]

My dad used to ride sidecar bikes back in the day, he said they came with warnings along the lines of "warning: steering left OR right will be negatively affected by the sidecar".

He was saying that going to the right wasn't bad, the left on the other hand kinda dicey as the bike absolutely refused to lean into the turn. The only time that it's more stable would be at intersections etc but then its not hard to put your foot down. Remember if the bike is going forwards its not going to tip over any time soon.

As for shopping, you'll be surprised how much a little backpack will hold if you pack it right and you can always strap it to the back of the bike anyway.

So anyway, I'd think twice about it :whistle:

[Sparrowhawk]

How long have you been riding Dark? If you're new to it, I'd suggest getting used to riding a standard bike (eg: no sidecar) until you can get your full & then something big enough to handle a sidecar if you still want one.

A top box & tank bag hold enough for me for a pootle to the shops.

If you want more stability than 2 wheels, to be able to take more luggage/shopping, and to be able to sit by your passenger....

BUY A CAR!!!

[rphenix]

Indiana Jones flashbacks? :2guns::scooter: The main problem I would see with a sidecar (besides expense) is you don't get to lean over properly may as well drive a cage or buy a 3 or 4 wheeler.

[PrincessBandit]

Hi

I would like to get a bike with a side car so i could do the shopping etc...



I know you have a ginny, but if it's for the shopping.....what you need is a burgman scoot. Hubby has the 650 and after loading 5 grocery bags under the seat he had people leaving their cars to come and see where on earth he was putting them!!

Serious answer though, for the ginny go topbox option. I found that great when I needed to carry more stuff than would fit in my backpack.

If you manage to fit a sidecar do post pix eh. ;)

[Ixion]

There are lightweight sidecars made for Vespas, one of those could probably be adapted. The GN has a tube frame I think, so it could probably handle a lightweight chair.

But check your licence status, still no passengers allowed on a L or R .

Driving a chair is a it of an art, quite different to riding a solo machine.