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    First bike questions

    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

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    Crazy to want a sidecar? Noooooo!

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

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    I'm not alone *evil laugh*

    Any idea what it might be easily attached to?

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    maybe take gn to shop and when done shopping atach bunge cords to trollie and gn and ride home might be easy or get a packrack atached and put shopping in there
    Give it heaps buy a R1

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

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dark View Post
    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
    trollie fit shopping and that special somone in aswell
    top box is a good idea and gn has 2 seats so carry on back
    Give it heaps buy a R1

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bladez View Post
    trollie fit shopping and that special somone in as well
    top box is a good idea and gn has 2 seats so carry on back
    That would only work if the cops aren't around :P

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-N-HORZ View Post
    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.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by I-N-HORZ View Post
    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

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

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