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Title: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: CROSSBOLT on October 15, 2020, 12:16:17 AM

Now, wouldn't this be an interesting addition to a maxi-type scooter?

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/246410/the-flxible-side-car-a-different-angle-on-sidecar-design/ (https://www.rideapart.com/articles/246410/the-flxible-side-car-a-different-angle-on-sidecar-design/)

Title: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: Neil955i on October 15, 2020, 07:23:29 AM

No tvm Karl! Would ruin a perfectly good scooter!


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Title: Re: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: CROSSBOLT on October 15, 2020, 12:43:52 PM

Quote from: Neil955i on October 15, 2020, 07:23:29 AM

No tvm Karl! Would ruin a perfectly good scooter!


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I agree!

Title: Re: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: Snorvey on October 15, 2020, 01:13:49 PM

We used to have flexible sidecars in the UK as a sidestep to the rules which allowed 'starter' licence holders to ride motorcycles up to 250cc - in fact my RD250LC two stroke came with one fitted. I rode it once, popped a wheelie and nearly ended up in a wall because of the pull to the left.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zhvfbqXvK78/VsJQ7vhuvlI/AAAAAAAAHsM/nrZZIWyxuLk/s1600/sidewinder1.jpg)

Title: Re: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: CROSSBOLT on October 15, 2020, 02:26:46 PM

Quote from: Snorvey on October 15, 2020, 01:13:49 PM

We used to have flexible sidecars in the UK as a sidestep to the rules which allowed 'starter' licence holders to ride motorcycles up to 250cc - in fact my RD250LC two stroke came with one fitted. I rode it once, popped a wheelie and nearly ended up in a wall because of the pull to the left.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zhvfbqXvK78/VsJQ7vhuvlI/AAAAAAAAHsM/nrZZIWyxuLk/s1600/sidewinder1.jpg)

Yes, the inertia of accelerating or decelerating would steer dramatically!

Title: Re: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: Neil955i on October 15, 2020, 02:37:53 PM

Quote from: Snorvey on October 15, 2020, 01:13:49 PM

We used to have flexible sidecars in the UK as a sidestep to the rules which allowed 'starter' licence holders to ride motorcycles up to 250cc - in fact my RD250LC two stroke came with one fitted. I rode it once, popped a wheelie and nearly ended up in a wall because of the pull to the left.

There's a trip down Memory Lane!  Recall those well, though never had one as I already had my full bike licence.

Title: Re: Flxible Sidecar Design
Post by: john grinsel on October 15, 2020, 03:29:56 PM

Maxi scooter with any sidecar----something the drive line not designed for....today!