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Hal Kendall - AuthorHal built his first sidecar outfit in 1953 in Melbourne, Australia. Hehas built and dreiven many outfits in Australia, the US, and the UK

THE

SIDECAR

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PREFACE

This is for historical records and currentinformation. It brings together the infor-mation formerly contained in the SidecarCatalog, 1988, with information currentlyavailable on the WWW, 2003.

No attempt is made to discuss mountingtechniques or driving styles or safetyconsiderations. These are adequatelytreated in companion volumes.

Inclusion of a sidecar in this catalog is forinformation only and is not intended as arecommendation or as an endorsement ofany manufacturer, service or product.Likewise, the omission of any sidecar isnot to be taken as a reflection of anythingexcept that it was not brought to theattention oof the author prior to the time ofpublication.

Please provide the author with details andphotos for the the update prior to publica-tion. Send to [email protected]

H. A. Kendall, Ph. D., Co-Founder, PastPresident, and past Executive Secretary,USCA, Inc.

Hal Kendall’s 1972 Laverda 3CE w/ Watsonian GP driven by Jerry Clayton,professional motorcycle tester for Motorcycle, UK, Tilting Laverda, 6 March, 1976

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All About the USCAThe United Sidecar Association Inc. is an independent organization of enthusiasts who own motorcycles with sidecars attached, ranging from theluxurious Harley-Davidson to the classic Steib, from contemporary Watsonians to futuristic Side Riders, and from racing kneelers to homemadehacks". They are attached to all machines, from the magnificent Harley-Davidson to the humble scooter. The members are varied as their ma-chines, from the youngest in their late teens to our senior enthusiasts in their eighties. The Association began in Chicago in 1976 and spread rapidlythroughout the United States and abroad as sidecarists learned of our organization, our expertise, and our ability to speak up for sidecarists onpolitical issues. Our successes include rolling back turnpike toll charges on all turnpikes in the United States for motorcycle-sidecar outfits and thedevelopment of Sidecar Instruction Training Programs.

The Sidecarist, the world's most knowledgeable monthly sidecar publication, is written by and for sidecar enthusiasts, and is part of your member-ship. You will find great variety in the Sidecarist, including articles on driving, alignment, and mounting. There are letters from members, construc-tion features, technical articles, and news of and about members and events. There are sections from local chapters prepared by their directors;and we communicate and work with other sidecar clubs throughout the world. There is an extensive classified section for members where theymake known what they wish to buy, sell, or exchange. You also share in sidecar rallies. In short, the Sidecarist keeps you in touch with thousandsof sidecar owners.

Everything appeals to sidecar owners, drivers and passengers, as well as sldecar mechanics and engineers. While exchange of technical data isalways important in discussions about sidecars, the association's activities encompass many interests. Events include an Association rally, areamini-rallies, local meets, just plain kicking tires, museum tours, and picnics. There is always something happening in the USCA and membership isas enjoyable as driving an outfit.

The USCA keeps you informed, it provides you with another view point about sidecaring as it is the largest independent sidecar group in the world.The USCA is an informed club. The members prefer to be without the usual trimmings found in other motorcycle organizations. You will find itrefreshing to belong to a group where your ideas are welcome and there is no pressure to be active, but where your participation and help is alwaysappreciated. This informal atmosphere has made the USCA the largest sidecar club and has generated much enthusiasm and interest from therest of the sidecar world. Membership in the USCA is extended to all sidecar owners, dealers, manufacturers, and enthusiasts.

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IntroductionAlmost every model, size and make of motorcycle has been fitted toalmost every type of sidecar but it is more difficult today than it oncewas. Historically, when sidecaring was extremely popular themotorcycle manufacturers included built-in attachment points for asidecar. Often they offered their own sidecars or had sidecars builtto their specifications. Today, most motorcycle manufacturersappear to have forgotten their motorcycles once provided primarytransportation for families, trades persons, service companies, autorecovery units and the armed forces of most countries when fittedwith a sidecar. Never has a single unit been so effective and soversatile.

Harley-Davidson is the only major motorcycle in America that ma~es amotorcycle-sidecar outfit. Austel in England will fabricate a special heavyduty motorcycle for sidecar operation using the English Squire. TheAmazonas of Brazil can also be fitted with a sidecar. And, machinessuch as the MZ of the E~st German Republic, the Ural or Dnepr orJawa or Neval) of Russia, the Chang-Jiang, or Xingfu or Donghai ofChina, can still be obtained with a factory sidecar. The last mentionedare very popular in third worid countries where low cost dependablebasic transportation is essential.

Because mainstream motorcycle manufacturers do not offer side-cars or motorcycles that can be easily fitted with a sidecar, therehas arisen an ever-growing secondary market in Europe that buildsheavy duty frames and suspens~ns for motorcycle/sidecar outfits.One popular example is the EML made in Holland and imported intoAmerica by EML, St. Louis, now XXXXXXXX

However, the majority of sidecars in America are still fitted in thetraditional manner. A motorcycle, the choice of the owner is "mar-ried" to the sfdecar of choice. And a wide variety of sidecars are

available. Watsonian (English) has been regularly imported toAmerica since the Fifties and is still imported by Side Strider ofCalifornia. Another popular import is the Veloex which is ideal formedium size motorcycles. Both Motorvation and California Sidecar,Inc., have a wide variety of sidecar models to choose from.

As you brouse through this catalog keep in mind that the initialinstallation of a sidecar may not be as easy as one would like. Allmounts must be installed on the main frame which may requireremoval or modification of fairings, covers, rear bags and so forth.Installation of a sidecar creates very large forces on cornering andnon-structural members such as rear suspension mounts, bag bars,crash bars, pillion footrests and so on, are not designed to withstandthese large external forces. And, for better sidecar performance,some have changed tires, wheels, suspension, brakes, trail, frontends, rear gear ratios, helper frames, friction dampers and so forth.Not all are essential but each modification usually improves sidecarperformance at the expense of solo handling.

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1. AUSTEL-ENGLANDAustel produces acustom motorcycledesigned for sidecaroperation. Manycomponents are ofautomobile originsuch as the 1300Leyland engine with afour speed manual gearbox with reverse gear, car tires and brakes, carsize drive couplings, and so forth. It is also available in kit form. Leadinglink forks are standard. It is currently available with a Squire sidecar.Price - approximately $8000.

2. BENDER - DENMARKThe Bender is a limited production classic Danish sidecar. Productionceased in thelate sixtiesthen broughtback intoproductionbriefly. It canbe fitted tocycles to 32HP. Weight -187 Ibs. Loadcapacity - 253lbs. Wheel -18".

3. BIKE-MATE -S. AFRICAThe Bike Mate is madeby QED and distributedby Road Classics ofJohannesburg. Severalstyles of fibreglassbodies may be fittedwithin the wrap-around chassis with a sturdy roll bar. Modelsinclude a single seater with trunk, a full tandem dual seater and adelivery box. Suspension is provided by a rubber torsion system.

4. BINGHAM - U.S.A.Bingham has produced sidecars in America since the mid-sixties.While the MK I, an early model Velorex look alike, is no longer inproduction, his latest is an on/off road machine designed for ruggedapplication to military specifications. It is available in civilian ormilitary configuration.

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5. BINGHAM MK II - U.S.AThe Bingham MK IIwas the second in thesuccessful seriesintrouced by Bingham,it used the sameframe as the MK I butused a more aerody-namic styled body.Body width, includingbuilt-in fender was29.5". Suitable formiddle weight ma-chines. Weight - 160lbs.

6. BINGHAM MK III - U.S.A.This is the third version of the Bingham Series and uses a similarchassis as the earlier versions. Body also in fibreglass. Weight -175 lbs. Successfully fitted to middleweight machines.

7. CALIFORNIA SIDECAR - U.S.A.Side Kick - the smallestsidecar designedexclusively for motorscooters such as theRiva, Elite and Vespaand for step-thrus suchas the Honda C-70Passports. This uniquelightweight sidecarturns your scooter orstepthru into a superaround town workhorsethat is a joy to ride in. Weight - 85 Ibs. Tinted windshield. (Earliermodel shown) Torsion bar suspension.

8. CALIFORNIA SIDECAR - U.S.A.Commuter - for light-middle weight machines (from 250 to 500cc).Standardfeaturesincludeupholsteredbucket seat,storage area,carpetedinterior, brakelight, wind-shield andchromeaccentmoulding.

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9. CALIFORNIA SIDECAR - U.S.A.The Companion is avery popular sidecarfor middleweightmotorcycles. Standardfeatures includeupholstered bucketseat, storage behindseat (2.33 cuft),carpeted interior,windscreen and magwheel. Torsion barsuspension. Weight -150 lbs. Fibreglassbody. 16" wheel.

10. CALIFORNIA SIDECAR - U.S.A.Friendship I and II - Designed for larger machines from 600 cc up, TheFriendship II features a tilt-up nose for easy access. 13SR145 auto tireon cast alloywheel. Extrawide bucket seatand safety-glazewindshield.Weight - 190 lbsCapacity - 300ibs. Torsion barsuspension.

11. CARELL - WEST GERMANYCarell is a specialistwho loves to discussthe finer points ofsidecar construction toprospective purchas-ers. His new sidecar,the Mistral, is a sporty,roomy, low slungmodel. The unitshown, the TR500 isdesigned after theclassical Steib.

12. CHETAK - INDIAThe Bajaj-Chetak is made in India by Bajaj under license fromVespa. While it only produces 6 HP it can pull the small sidecar atspeeds upto 50 mph.It providesinexpen-sive nofrillstransporta-tion.Flowerpaint job isextra.

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13. CORDA - SWEDENThe ultimate state ofthe art street side-carmachine. Now fittedwith a turbo-charged1.6 liter VW dieselengine and VWautomatic transmis-sion. All wheels driven,including sidecarwheel and front wheel.Weight and handlingcharacteristics are thatof a small fast sportscar. Curves to right and left with equal ease. Most components adaptedfrom auto industry for maximum reliability. Not inexpensive.

14. DELPHIN - WEST GERMANYThe Delphin is usually mounted onto Moto Guzzis. The trunk optionmay be replacedwith a seat for achild to accommo-date a family offour. The sidecarweight 198 ibs andis designed for 320lbs load. Theconvertible top isremovable for fairweather driving.

15. DNEPR - U.S.S.R.The two basic modelsare the MT16 (formerlyMT10) and the MT11(formerly MT-12). TheMT16 has a drivensidecar wheel andreverse gear whichmakes it unbeatablefor off-road use. TheMT11 features conven-tional single rear wheeldrive. The boxer type engine delivers only 27 HP from the 650 or750cc engine so cruising speed is just 62.5 mph.

16. DONGHAI - CHINAThe Donghai is made in China. It uses a 750cc boxer style engineof 27 HP. The relatively low power provides a very long lasting unitthat can withstand much abuse It is exported in low numbers toEurope. Anoth-er version inChina is avirtual replicaof the W.W.IIBMW RI2. And,a vertical twinis also avail-able.

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17. EGLI - SWITZERLANDFritz Egli, theSwiss championracer and tuner,matches theAmerican VetterTerraplane toSuzukis from 1100to 1400 ccs (100 to135 HP), theSuzukis remain instock trim. Theoutfits are tailored for individuals wanting that perfect tracking three-wheeler machlnes. They are still considered as a motorcycle withsidecar.

18. EML . WEST GERMANYThe EML Sport, fitted to a Kawasaki 1300 six cylinder, is a verysporty sidecar outfit. Top speed is 100 mph. The 15" EML solid steelspoke wheels willwithstand the hugecornering forces.The top is hingedto allow for easyaccess. The side-car in kit form costsabout one-half thatof the completeoutfit.

19. EML - WEST GERMANYThe EML Tourwhen mated to aHonda GoldWing, can bedriven at speedsup to 100 mph.Even with theroomy sidecarattached to the 85HP Gold Wing theoutfit helps retainits sporty manners. An optional extra fuel tank can be fitted to thesidecar. Frame modifications are not required if fitted to a MotoGuzzi.

20. EML - WEST GERMANYThe EML GT II is a modern fibreglass sidecarwith aerodynamicdesign. A slightly smaller version is the MIDI. They perform verywell with many types of motorcyles.

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21. EQUALEAN - U.S.A.The Equalean, a leanablesidecar, have been seensince the turn of the cen-turey The Equalean differsfrom most flexibles in thatthe sidecar wheel is inboardof the sidecar, the rearsupport rides in a curvedtrack while the front issupported by a parallelo-gram linkage. It is driven likea solo motorcycle.

22. EZS - HOLLANDThe EZS (Enghers Zijspan Service) is imported from Holland. It con-tains lots of trunk space without appearing overly plump. It has a largewindshieldsimilar to thatof the EMLfrom which itwas de-signed. Themodel shownis the TP2. Itcan be fittedwith twochild's seats.A hydraulicdisc brake isstock.

23. FINNTOUR - FINLANDThe Finntourincorporates amodern aerody-namic design infibreglass with a 40x 40mm steelframe. There isplenty of seatingroom and a largestorage compart-ment. The luxurymodel includes alight, radio/cassette, telephone and clock, Also designed as asleeper. Uses a 135- SRI3 auto tire.

24. GAZELLE - CANADAThe Gazelle features a 1-1/4" square steel reinforced perimeter framwith an integral roll bar. The body is of a woven mat fibreglass with alockable trunk. Thetonneau top hasside windows. Theseat has a built-inheadrest andsafety belt. Sus-pension is providedby a trailing armwith coil spring andshock absorber.Tire is A78 x 13.

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25.GLOBE - INDIAThe Globe sidecarsoffer low costdependable side-cars after theclassic Steibtradition. Thesmallest in this lineis suitable forscooters, hereshown fitted to aVespa. Imported inAmerica throughSidestrider.

26. GLOBE - INDIAThe Globe GS200 is an almost perfect copy of the traditional LS200Steib. At 165 lbs it is ideal for middleweight machines from 450 to 650cc such as the BMW /5 and /6 models. Trunk space is behind the seatand a luggage rack can be fitted. A very sporty and sleek design.

27. GLOBE - INDIAThe Globe 350uses a similarframe to the GlobeGS200 but thebody is similar tothe traditional SteibS350 or the Watso-nian GP. Thismodel is found onlarger touringmachines in the650 to 750cc range.It is an ideal single seater sports touring sidecar.

28. GOOD ONE - U.S.A.The Good One is made to order on a 1-1/4" heavy steel chassis. Astorage agea of nearly3 cu ft is behind the tiltforward seat. The155SR13 auto tire issuspended by a swingarm controlled by ashock absorber.Mounting designincludes a three pointattachment with amanual or electric leanadjuster for neutralsteering. The 21" wideseat will accommodate two small children or one large adult.

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29. HANNIGAN - CANADAThe unique Astrofeatures themodern Europeandesign concep6.The extra lengthand flat foldingseat allows thesidecar to serveas a sleeper. Theoversized storagecompartment canbe accessed through a lockable trunk lid. Suspension includes anadjustable air shock. The three point mounting can be adjusted forlean for neu-tral steering. A four point fitting can also be used.

30. HANNIGAN - CANADAThe elegant Classic at 160 ibs is a lighter version of the traditional TR500Steib. The lighter construction is the result of using a hand-laid fibreglass body.The frame is of 2" steel tube. Suspension is provided by torsion bar. A threepoint adjustablemount can befitted or thetraditional fourpoint system.The seat iseasily removedto allow utilityusage.

31. HARLEY-DAVIDSON - U.S.A.The RLE Sidecarfeatures traditionalHarley styling. It fits all1982 and later FXRTSport Glides andFXRT police units. Ithas a 300 lb loadcapacity. All sidecarconnections, covers,windshields, and W.W.tires are standard, including the sidecar wheel brake. Addi-tionalinformation from any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

32. HARLEY-DAVIDSON - U.S.A.Harley-Davision Sidecars are engineered to provide versatile andsatisfying performance. The TLE fits FL-type touring models and isbuilt to H-D's high standards. Features sturdy fibreglass construc-tion with a thickly padded seat, cushioned side rails and internalpassenger footrest. Snapdown tonneau cover, windscreen andsidecar wheel brake are standard. The FLT and the FLHT have a,balancedfront fork. Thecombinationdelivers apleasantenjoyableride. Photosby Harley-Davidson, Inc.

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29A. HARTMANN - WEST GERMANYThe HartmannDreamliae issimilar to theTerraplane (USA)but has a shortnose, forward liftentry, full fendermoulding, sidecarchassis andlighting. It isequipped with aKoni shock andhas a Brembo disc brake. A gas tank is optional. Weight - 254 ibs. Loadcapacity - 300 lbs.

30A. HEDDINGHAM - ENGLANDThe Hedingham is the brain child of Keith Wash of Unit Sidecars.This sidecar includes a heavy duty 2" steel tubing chassis, a 4 ozfibreglass body,torsion bar suspensionand a disc brakeoption. Plenty of legroom is available andthe seat width is 20". Atonneau cover and ahood are available.The moulded dashcan accommodate aradio. Leading linkforks are available.

31A. HECHARD - FRANCEHechard produces afull line of sidecarswith many accesso-ries. Lightweight,convertible andsedan models. Alsoavailable as atandem seat modelqr as a double widthmodel. The frame isof 40 x 40mm steeltubing. Suspension is by swinging arm with an Ohlins shock ab-sorber.

32A. HECHARD - FRANCEAccessories for the Hechard include a leading link front fork assem-bly, luggage bags and top box (for the motorcycle), fairings, rollbars, crash bars, hydraulic disc brake and an alloy wheel (standardon some mod-els). The weightvaries from 175lbs to 250 lbsaccording tomodel selected.Wheels de-signed for 15"auto tires.

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33. HITCHHIKER - U.S.A.The Hitchhik-er wasdesigned andbuilt by BobLoberg ofMinnesota.The bodyshell is ofchopper-gunfibreglassreinforcedwith 3/8" plywood. The smaller unit (95 lbs) with a 400-12 auto-type tireand wheel is for smaller machines while the larger (145 lbs) with a 3.25-18 motorcycle type tire and wheel is for larger units, Now made by PatSheehy of Ohio.

34. HMO - WEST GERMANYThe HMO is an elegant sidecar with a small entrance door. The Swissmanufactureruses a specialframe around theBoxer motor topermit the BMWto be used forsidecar work.The outfit, builtby Hegi He-gitschweiler, hasa top speed of94 mph.

35. HRD - AUSTRALIAHis "Grand Rally"sidecars come inthree widths: single -22,8" one and one-half 27.5", anddouble - 33". Fea-tures a full lengthchasis llockable 10cu in locker, Konisuspension, fullcarpeting and velourseats. Optionsinclude foot operated sidecar wheel parking brake, all weather top,crash bars and air suspension.

36. JEANIEL - FRANCEJeaniel began to build sidecar units in 1981 and first showed hissidecars at the IFMA in 1986. He stole the show with the JeanielLynx coupled to the Yamaha V-Max. This sidecar resembles a bedroom slipper. Ofthe four modelsoffered two are 2-seaters. Optionsinclude specialsub frames formotorcycles,leading linkfrontforks and 15"wheel conversionkits

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37. JEWELL - FRANCEJewell begansidecars in1977. Theyshowed theirmodel, a J2P,at the IFMAShow in1986. TheJ2P weighs187 Ibs, the'Junior' is 132ibs, and their'Universal" is165 lbs. The chassis is made of box tubing, The German importer isWalter who also handles the Guzzi.

38. KENT - ENGLANDKent sidecars are made by Martello Plastics. The basic unit is asingle pas-senger sedanmodel withaccess byopening thecombinationdoor/top. Anauto typewheel andtire is used.

39. KOCH - WEST GERMANYKoch produces theBMW K-100 RoyalSport, the top ofthe line, for clients.Their collectionincludes classicand older modelswhich can beviewed or pur-chased. Koch alsokeeps spare partsfor older models.

40. MOTORVATION - U.S.A.Motorvation brings several novel concepts to sidecaring. One option iswhere the entire body is hinged at the rear. Upon lifting and proppingopen a sleeper tent is created. Another option is where the front sectionis hinged and opens up to permit easy entry. A further option is anadjustable torsion bar which changes effective leanout to compensatefor road or loadchanges forneutral steering.Other option area 5 or I0 gal fuelsystem and anhydraulic discbrake.

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40A. MOTORVATION - U.S.ASpyder - T-1The Spyder T-1 is the classic looking single seat sport sidecar in Motor-vation's line of sidecars. It represents the best of both traditional stylingand current technology. The Spyder T-1 uses the same state of the artmounting hardware that permits quick removal, and easy re-installationof the sidecar. The interior is fully appointed, with a 15 inch contouredseat, vinyl upholstered side panels with convenient pockets built in. Theinterior of the Spyder is completed with an up grade automotive cut pilecarpet. The leg room in the Spyder is 52 inches. The overall length is74 inches. The locking trunk has holds about 3.5 cu. ft. of cargo.Options include color match paint, a wrap around lexan windscreen,independent disk brake system, tonneau cover, 5 gal. fuel system,chrome folding foot step and a sidecar cover. The Spyder T-I is recom-mended for bikes of 500cc. and larger.

Roadster Royale

Here is a sidecar which incorporates the advantages of a car with theuse of a motorcycle. The Coupe Royale is a fully enclosed, weatherprotected sidecar with a removable gull wing style door. With the doorremoved and stored behind the seat, the Coupe has the breezy feel of aT-top car. The Coupe is roomy and comfortable with plenty of leg andhead room. The wide seat will accommodate an adult with a child oreven three small children. The interior is fully finished with carpet andupholstery. The suspension is an adjustable torsion bar.

Coupe Royale

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41. PEARSON - U.S.A.iThe Pear-son featuresa heavy duty3/16" thicksquaretubing. Thebody is of 20gaugemetal, handtooled andformed. Anadjustibleshock is used for the suspension. Includes an auto type sprungwheel and radial tire (155SR13). High bucket seat. Four pointsuspension. Empty weight is 180 lbs.

42. PREMIER - AUSTRALIAFibreglass bodies one and one-half seater sidecar. Wheel - 10" magwith swing armsuspension andKoni adjustabledamper. Fea-tures large bootand aerodynam-ic body style.Fully carpetedand upholstered.

43. QSB - AUSTRALIAQSB offers a fullyenclosed one andone-half seater ofplywood/fibreglassconstruction.Features include13" wheel (auto)with a variabletrailering armsuspension and aKoni shock absorb-er. Fea-tures a lay-back bench seat that converts into a 77" camp-ing body, tinted windows, and front and rear bumpers.

44. REGENT - ENGLANDRegent sidecars are produced by Sidecar International. The threemodels are the Corvette, Supreme and Superior. The hard topopens forward for access. The trunk is locable. Available with arectangular or round perimeter chassis. Suspension is by fullyadjustableswing armSebac Italianunits. Leadinglink front sus-pension and fullsmall autowheel/tireconversion unitsavailable.

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45. SALUKI - ENGLANDThe Saluki by Touch-stone Products wasone of the first fibre-glass entries with fullaerodynamic wedgecharacteristics. Itfeatured monocoqueGRP construction.Suspension is by atrailing link bondedrubber unit. 10" alloywheel with auto typetire. Rated as a child/adult unit with spacious luggage compart-ments. Weight - 175 ibs. For middleweight and larger machines.

46. SAUER - WEST GERMANYPeter Sauer produces an open sporty single seater and an enclosedhardtop model. Theentire cockpit topopens up for easyaccess. 15" EMLwheels can be fittedor special 15" wheelsare optional. Fourpoint fittings. Torsionbar suspension.Adjustable shock.Heavy duty tubularsteel frame.

47. SIDESTRIDER - U.S.A.The SideStrider AVED isbuilt to custom only. It is atwo or three passengerunit built on the sameclassic lines as the Englishunits of the fifties. Itgenerally resembles aminature caravan. It usesthe stock frame of theBingham models. Body ofmarine plywood. Customi-zable.

48. SIDEWINDER - ENGLANDFreewheel U.K. Ltd., originators of the “Lightweight Leanable LuggageCarrying Sidecar” have expanded their product line to provide a luggagebox. This is the only flexible sidecar currently available in England and itallows a provisional (learner) to operate any size motorcycle.

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49. SIVAKO - SWEDENThe Sivako isdesigned toprovide comfortfor the familyagainst the rigorsof NorthernEurope. It featuresa full sedanconcept but thetop can beopened if needed.Access to thecockpit is by the entire front top and sides hinging forward. An externallockable trunk is featured. Wheel size is 16". Total weight is 265 Ibs.

50. SMITTY'S - U.S.A.Smitty's of Ames, IA, has a light single seater of fibreglass constructionsuitable for middleweight motorcycles. Weight - 150 ibs. In appearance,the Hawk I is similar tothe California SidecarCompanion (No. 9).The unit pictured istheir new Hawk IIdesigned as a doublewidth unit. This is anopen wedge shapemore suitable for largermachines.

51. SQUIRE - ENGLANDPV1: Single seatersidecar for motorscooters of 150ccand up. Body issimilar to the ML1.Color matched toVespas. Full weatherequipment.

52. SQUIRE - ENGLANDZP1: Single seater sidecar designed for the MZ250, Body to ML1specifications

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53. SQUIRE - ENGLANDSL1: Singleseater sidecarwith the modernwedge stylingfor lightweightmotorcycles.The wrap-around wind-shield hingesrearward foreasy access.The semi-reclining seat tilts rearwards for access to the trunk. Convertible hoodavailable for full weather protection.

54. SQUIRE - ENGLANDML1: Single seater sidecar for light-medium motorcycles. Samechassis asthe SL1.More tradi-tional body.Low suspen-sion rate forride comfort.Full weatherequipmentavailable.

55. SQUIRE - ENGLANDS1: This unit is achild/adult for thesmaller family. Awrap-aroundscreen encom-passes the mainpassenger seatand the rearwardchild's seat. TheST1 has thesame chassis butonly a single seat and only a plain mudguard. The ST2 is the top ofthe line single seater with roll bar and alloy wheel. All units have aleading link bonded rubber suspension.

56. SQUIRE - ENGLANDST Box: This box was designed to fit the standard ST1/ST2 chassis.The box, of heavy duty fibreglass, has a locking hinged lid and acapacity of 12 cu ft. The box can be adapted to other Squire Chassis,

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57. SQUIRE - ENGLANDThe QM1 is Squire'sflagship. It is a fulldouble seater andsuitable for all heavytouring machines. Itfeatures a wrap-around double chassisfor extra strength.Body of heavy dutyfibreglass.

58. TRIOKA - WEST GERMANYThis dream unit is truly an international outfit. The frames are builtby EML in .Holland and uses the 800cc BMW boxer engine. HeinerHeidenwag was unhappy with the steering of available units so builthis own. The outfit is assembled and completed by Heidenwag inSchorndorf, near Stuttgart, The handsome hack is very solid andhandles exceptionally well.

59. ULTRA - U.S.A.The Ultra uses a rectan-gular 1" x 2" steel tubingchassis and a heavyduty fibreglass aerody-namic body. The 27"torsion bar suspensionincorporates a Koni airshock. A standard fourpoint mounting system isused. The top sectionwith the windshield folds forward for easy access. Large trunk of 7.8 cuft with lockable lid. Lean adjustment without removing struts. Suitablefor medium-heavy machines. Tire - 4.80 x 12.

60. VELOREX - CZECHOSLOVAKIARe stock Velorex features a fibreglass body on a tubular steel frame.Standard are the windshield, tonneau cover and universal mountingbrackets. Sus-pension by swingarm and shockabsorber.Locking storagetrunk. At 154lbs it is suffi-cient for medi-um weightmachines. Drumbrake included.Convertible topis extra.

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61. VELOREX - CZECHOSLOVAKIAThe latest Velorexby Jawa is theModel 700S whichhas a Wedge shapebody over theirtraditional chssis.The windshield tiltsforward for easyaccess. The stor-age compartmentbehind the seat willhold two helmetsplus. A vinyl roof is standard, as are the mud flap and drum brake.At 172 ibs it is suitable for motorcycles over 400cc.

62. VINTAGE - U.S.A.Ron Russell's Vintage Cycle Works of Campbell, CA, creates areplica antique 1918 Harley-Davidson around the latest 883 or 1100Harley-Davidson Evolution engines (or around any Sportster engineof yourchoice). Theresult is a littlepiece ofAmericana forthe nostalgic.Available in kitform.

63. WALCHER - WEST GERMANYGerhard Walcher of Esslingen believed that traditional sidecaristswanted a single cylin-der machine like theclassic Panther or theBSA 500cc sv or theNorton 4-H. He tookthe basic YamahaSR500, strengthenedthe frame and added aleading link front endand 15" wheels. It ismatched to the SquireST2. With only 33 HP on top it will cruise at 75 mph.

64. WALTER - WEST GERMANYThe Classic Steib TR500 sidecar will never fade. Motorcycle dealerHelmut Walter from Korle began to fabricate a faithful reproductionbody of the TR500 but of fibreglass, unlike the original steel body.The frames used are also copies of the original. Orders are madeto request only sodelivery takes along time. Weight -187 ibs, tire - 4.00x 18. The optionalTR500 N2 with thelarger trunk can befitted with variouswheel/tire combi-nations.

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65. WASP - ENGLANDWasp brought theirexpertise to streetoutfits. Leading linkforks are theirspecialty (with 15"auto tires). 15" rearwheels available.The sidecar wheelis 15" with anhydraulic disc brakeoperated from thefront master cylin-der. Bottom mounts are flanged at the sidecar frame. The touringversion is fully enclosed. The windshield, top and sides openforward as a unit for easy access.

66. WASP - ENGLANDThe Wasp sports version shown attached to a BMW K/100 hasbeen fitted with the 15" leading link front fork and also a 15" rearlink setup. Theycan also provide15" spoke wheels.The front sectionalso opens foreasy access.Wasp, traditional-ly, has producedmotorcrosssidecars.

67. WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe Monza continuesas a favorite tradition-al single seatersidecar. It is wellsprung, low, goodlooking and comfort-able. Body is offibreglass. The SuperSilk chassis is oftubular perimeterdesign which allowsthe body to be lowslung. Suspension has been improved by including a gas shock.Right-hand and left-hand fittings available. Tire is 5.20 x 10.

68. WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe GP Sport carries the traditional class octagonal shaping of thenose, accentuatec by polished aluminum beading strips along the ribs.It is carried on theSuper Silkchassis. Thelarge rear boot isaccessible bytilting the seatforward while aluggage carrierfits on the back ofthe boot. (Samefor the Monza.)Tire is 5.20 x 10.

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65A. WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe Monaco, like thePalma, the GP Sportsand the Monza, havebeen favorites since theearly sixties. All havebeen updated to reflectnew technology like thegas shock and the GRPfender. The Monacofeatures a large wrap-around screen whichopens forward for easyaccess and a generous lockable trunk with luggage racks. It ispossible to convert the Monaco into a Palma if desired.

66A WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe Plama is the top of the line in this series and features a child/adultseating. A rear hammock seat is for the child while a footrest is fitted forthe adult passenger. The wrap-around screen is split to allow theforward segmentto open for easyaccess. Weight -220 Ibs. All inthis series aredesigned formiddleweight-larger touringmachines.

67A. WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe Oxford (above)and its sister modelthe Cambridge (be-low) are mounted on aspecially widened andstrengthened SuperSilk chassis. Accessto the front in bothmodels is through thefront hatch whichopens fully forward.The bench seat of 30" allows for two average adult passengers sideby side. Thus, the Oxford can accommodate 3 or 4 passengers inthe two bench seats.

68A WATSONIAN - ENGLANDAccess to the rear of Oxford is by the rear hatch which opensrearward. Weather protection is assured by the removable top(s).The standard upholstery of leathercloth may be upgraded to fabricor leather. Tow hitches are available. Also featured is the newSports mudguardwith lighting. Thestandard 145 x 10wheel and tire maybe upgraded to a165 x 10SR70 tireon an alloy wheel. Agenerous trunk is inthe CambridgeWeight - 287 Ibs.

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69. WATSONIAN - ENGLANDThe Gem Swallow lightweight isWatsonian's latest entry in the250 to 400cc light machine rangefor learner drivers. The wedgedeigned body can be fitted with ahood. The perimeter frame, smallwheel and sprung wheel aretraditional Watsonian construc-tion methods. Body of the singleseater is of fibreglass. TheSwallow ex-pands Watsonian'slineup of sidecars.

70. GEMINI - ENGLANDGemini continues to produce sidecars in the classic tradition. Theirmodels may be easily adapted for 2, 3, or 4 passenger models andin various shape configurations.

71. MAILHAMMER - WEST GERMANYMailhammer, a MotoGuzzi dealer, hasfabricated leading linkfront forks for MotoGuzzis since 1981. Heuses the EML-Miniframe and builds hisown sporty sidecar. Alarge storage compart-ment is in the rear;another on the rightside of the sidecar. The seat is luxurious. The sidecar hydraulic discbrake is tied into the Guzzi integral braking system for straight lineemergency stops. Top speed - 100 mph.

72. MOTURIST - HOLLANDEd Pols of Amsterdam has produced over 1000 sidecars. They areimported into Germany through Carell. All nuts and bolts are of thesame size to make wrench work easier. The sidecar is available as asingle or double seaterand with a tonneaucover. Sidecar wheelsuspension is by aspring located behindthe axle while wheelmovement is bywishbone pivoted infront.

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73. MZ - EAST GERMANYThe MZ withsidecar can bedriven more ag-gressively thanmost combinationsof the same weight/power class be-cause it is designedfor sidecar driving.The sidecar is wellsprung for comfort-able riding while the cross stabilizer ensures excellent road han-dling. Top speed about 70 mph.

74. HEOS - WEST GERMANYThe Heos units are designed for off-road or sidecar-cross. They areextremely competitive and successful. One model is for normal off-roaduse and accepts a single or twin Yamaha 4-stroke engine. Frame kitsare available.The othermodel is forcompleterace-tunedunits forprofessionalracers withengines up to1000 ccdisplace-ment.

75. STEIB - WEST GERMANYWhile preparing this 'SidecarCatalog' to illustrate currentsidecar offerings around theworld, the impact that Steibhad on the sidecar industryquickly became apparent.When Steib became inactivehis imitators sprang uparound the world claiming,without apology, how their unitreplicated this Steib unit orthat. So, without apology, this historical section on the orginal Steibs ispresented for comparison.

76. STEIB - WEST GERMANYThe LS200, at 132 lbs, was the lightest of the Steib units and is suitableon most middleweight machines. It is much sought after by, restorers,especially by owners of BMW/5 and /6 models. It has storage spacebehind the seat and a luggage rack on the trunk deck. The axle issprung while the body is additionally sprung with heavy rubber bands.The S250 is smallbut roomy at 140lbs. It is designed forthe R50, R26 andR27 models but canbe fitted to mostmiddleweightmachines.

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77. STEIB - WEST GERMANYThe S350 consists ofeight flat panels, notunlike the Watso~ian GPSports which also has aperimeter frame. TheGlobe 350 has a similarbody but Uses a framelike the Steih LS200.Other makes have similarpatterns. The sidecar issuspended independentlyfrom the frame while the wheel has its own susPension. It will fit allBMWs and most other middleweight machines. Weight - 160 lbs.

78. STEIB - WEST GERMANYThe S500 at 175 lbs is a larger version of the S$350. It will fit all /2BMWs but gearing changes are necessary for the R50 models. TheS500 is sought after by collectors and restorers. Fittings for any modelSteib are available through E. Peikert of Wuppertal, West Germany.

79. STEIB - WEST GERMANYThe TR500 is the largestof the Steib line and wasthe sidecar designed forBMW models. Unlike theother models it does nothave a perimeter frame.At 240 ibs it is suitable forall middle-heavy ma-chines. It is easily fitted to/5 and /6 models. Gearing and spring changes required for the /2models. An hydraulic brake was optional. Again, both the wheel andthe body had independent suspenion. Copied by H. Walter.

80. ZWEIRADHANDEL- W. GERMANYZweiradhandel is the work force of Einhard Magdeburg who imports theSquire into West Germany. It is their task to prep all machines to TUVspecs from the smallest to the largest. The ST is fitted to the MZ whilethe QM is fitted to the BMW KIO0. Leading link forks are also fitted.

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81. BEIWAGEN - JAPANSidecars in Japan.Sidecar development istypically a home orcottage industry. All thatis required is a weldingjig, pipe and a goodwelder to produce arobust frame. Any-skilledartesian can produce a wooden, steel or fibre-glass body. Sidecars,traditionally, stay in the country of origin. An example is Australia. WhileAustralia never produced motorcycles, they did produce sidecars.

82. FREEWAY - JAPANUnlike Australia and most other countries, Japan's bureaucracydetermined that, because different handling skills were requiredwhen a sidecar outfit was turned to the left, or turned to the right, adomestic built sidecar was unsafe. However, a foreign built sidecarwas safe. This convoluted logic did not discourage sidecar use inJapan. Sidecars from many countries filled the void created by thelack ofdomesticcompeti-tion.

83. KUMAGAYA - JAPANAmong the foreignsidecars to enterJapan were the Dnieprfrom Russia. TheDniepr is also knownas the Neval in En-gland in the USA. TheChangiang and Xingfucome from China.From England camethe Watsonian and the Squire. From Australian the DJP wasextremely popular. The American Vetter was also seen in Japanwhile the Jawa from Czechoslovakia was not uncommon, themassive American Harley-Davidson has been imported privately.

84. MISTER - JAPAN.In spite of this, quite a few domestic sidecar manufacturers appeared.The domestic models were of four distinct types. There is the monkeydivision, more of a novelty than anything else, perhaps more suitable fora child but designed to accommodate an adult. On a more serious note,small sidecars weredeveloped for scoot-ers such as the Vespa150 and similar. Morerecently, light weightmotorcycles wereshown at the 1982motorcycle show inTokyo.

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85. MATSUSHITA - JAPANThe domestic sidecarfalls into two catego-ries. The first is to copytraditional sidecars.Bauer producesreplica copies of theSteib TR500, the S500and the LS200.Nakano Motorsproduces a copy of theWatsonian GP Sportsbut has provision forthe windshield to fold forward for easy entry, as found.on the Monaco.The Buwagin Shop also has a model like the TR500 to fit BMWs.

86. TAIRIKU - JAPANTairiku Motors produces two traditional classic models and one modernwedge shape, the GT II. Another modern partial wedge is the Mistermade by Combination Garage. Kumayaya Auto also builds an ultramodern wedge. In all, perhaps fifteen sidecar manufacturers haveexisted inmodern times inJapan. Unfortu-nately, the bigFOUR have yetto get seriouslyinvolved insidecaring.

87. TAIRIKU GT-II - JAPAN

88. DJP - AustraliaThe DJP was an extremely fine sidecar that enjoyed considerablepopularity in Australia and Japan. It was known for its tremendouslystrong mounting hardware. The quick detachable ball had a diameter of34mm. The body, of reinforced fibreglass, was exceptionally roomy andcomfortable. Regretably, this model is no longer in production.

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SIDECAR CATALOG New Series

DAUNTLESS - USA - 253-638-1793The Arrow sidecar is similar to the Flying Tiger with softer lines.All steel construction with a single high back seat, padded armrests, fold down windshield, locking trunk via sliding drawer withkey lock, rubber mat flooring, foot rest, cable actuated drumbrake, two steps forease of entry, frontand rear fenderlighting, cast wheelonly, spare tirecarrier and 17mmaxle supported onboth sides for offroad ruggedness!This is now ourentry level sidecar.

Dauntless Motors Corporation Headquarters17022 SE Wax Road - Covington, WA 98042-9122 USA

www.dauntlessmotors.com

All Metal Construction, gloss black, cable actuated brake,wiring harness & stout step - Inside Box Length 56 1/4" long- Width 23 1/4" - Height 12 3/4"” box holds 9.65 c.f. -Tonneau Cover/Canopy Height 28" from box bottom to topof canopy - 19" Wire Wheel -20mm Axel - Ground clearance 11"- Single Front Tailgate hinges fromtop swinging forward and up -Tonneau Cover/Canopy adds tocargo holding capacity 21.19 c.f. -Mounts to fit a /2 BMW - Groundclearance 71/2" - Cargo leatherstraps all around outside of box

DAUNTLESS - USAThe Flying Tiger sidecar features an all steel Chinesesidecar body. This sturdy sidecar body was designed forpolice duty in china and features a high back seat, whichremoves for entry into the trunk area.

Liberator - Available in Cabriolet (soft top) or Targa (snap outrear window & top) for $6500.00 plus shipping.Painting is a priced according to it’s complexity and by the job.Mounting hardwareavailable only forBMWK1200LT,Honda GL1800 andHonda GL1500,mounts run$770.00. We willhave many moreaccessoriesavailable for thissidecar very soon(intercom, seat lift,g.p.s., play-station,CD player.

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DAUNTLESS - USAThe M72 is an all steel Chinese sidecar copy of the WorldWar II German Stieb and similar to the Ural which is alsoa copy of the Stieb. This sturdy sidecar body has been usedby the Chinese Military. It’s classic lines and timeless stylehave complimented many motorcycles.

The Sputnik sidecar is of all metal construction with an easily accessiblehingedbonnet/hoodfor ease ofentry. Weight235 lbs. Load205 lbs. Length6' - 3" Width 3'- 7" Height 3' -11" Groundclearance 7-1/2"

The Ural U2- Classic sidecar is a single contoured seat, glossblack all steel construction with a distinctive vintage style. Stockattachment will fit BMW/2 and Ural Motorcycles. Modifications tosidecar frameare availablefor use withother mountingsystems andlisted underoptional equip-ment (specifi-cations). UralCargo Sidecarnow available!

The Zeppelin sidecar body is made in Canada out of fiberglass witha Russian seat to keep the price down. The below photo’s are of ourprototype that has not had all the trim added. It will have optionssuch as an original style skirted fender, luggage rack or spare tirecarrier areall in theworks.Colorschoicesblack orwhite gel-coat.

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ENGBERS ZIJSPAN SERVICE - HollandEZS is a wellknown company which manufactures high quality,good looking sidecars and trailers for over 20 years. Our salesnetwork is wordwide. EZS is specialised in all aspects about side-caring and trailers behind motorcycles for on-the-road use. Look atour designs and practibilty. You will find that our designs meet thelatest demands for attractive and convenient sidecaring. Materialsand constructions are well choosen for safe riding. Our mainsuppli-ers have high modern CNC-CAD/CAM machining facilities.

EZS manufactures about 15 models of full modifications to suit yourbile for sidecar use. A modification includes wheels, tyres, frontfork,subframe, shockabsorbers, suspension- brakesystems, fasteners.

Imported into the USA by Liberty Sidecars, 2310 Rainier Ave S.,Seattle WA 98144, Tel 00 1 206 568 6030, Fax 00 1 206 568 6045

SouvereignThis attractive sidecar has a low gravity point. Through it’s intergratedframe it still has sufficient bottom clearance.

Standard Features· Inside upholstery; accessable hood with 300 ltr space· Hood/tronnean cover moves with dash, Footrest inside, Front bumper, Body on silent blocks, Frame of seamless steel tube

SummitNew design, with well planned integrated optional extras. Veryattractive look from all sides. .Convenient access, hold by gas-shock,upholstery inside standard, comfortable 900mm. seat is adjustable intwo positions.Specifications:• Universal fitting possibilities, • PLS wheel suspension

• Bilstein shockabsorber. • Pre-fab wiring for lights, radio etc. (2 X 8-p)• Hood standard.

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Doug Bingham - http://www.sidestrider.com/form.htm

Visit the following pages.SIDE STRIDER History

In 1969 Doug Bingham formed The Side Strider Inc. company.What began was street sidecar outfits!

Aside from Harley Davidson who have been mfg. sidecars almostfrom day one, The Bingham MK-I was the first sidecar in severaldecades to be available to the general public.

The distinguishing mark in History was the article in the Dec. 1969issue of Popular Science Magazine.

Several years later, Doug Bingham took that BMW R60 with aproduction sidecar and raced it at the AMA National Sidecar RoadRace at the famous Laguna Seca circuit in California, Circa 1974.

With passenger Pam Stone riding quite comfortably, they finished ina creditable 10th place position.

Note: This is a stock BMW cycle with a street sidecar - racingagainst a full field of real road racing sidecars...

Interestingly enough, past British sidecar champion Eric Olivercompeted in the 1958 Isle of Man Sidecar T.T. race riding a NortonDominator 88 and a standard Watsonian Monaco. Oliver with hispassenger Pat Wise, nice and comfortable finished in the top ten fora bronze replica!

Doug’s knowledge of road racing sidecars and off road outfitsmade him a natural in this business.

In 1972, because of Doug’s expertise and first hand knowledgehe was approached by Watsonian Worlds oldest and best knownsidecar manufacturer to be their exclusive representative.

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http://www.californiasidecar.com/Sales Ph: (800) 824-1523 | Fx: (434) 263-8421Parts & Service Ph: (434) 263-8866

Friendship IIIWhen we first introduced the Friendship III, it was immediatelyacclaimed as a resounding success. Impressed with its perfor-mance, handling, roominess, refined styling and quality craftsman-ship - its early owners spread the word quickly. With standardfeatures like two-passenger bench seating, adjustable back rest, 9cubic feet of trunk storage, automotive size taillights and runninglights, and a standard integrated disc brake system, CaliforniaSidecar’s Friendship III is unsurpassed in comfort and performance.Take the whole family along for the ride!

Friendship II SERedesign Balances Technology withClassic Styling

We took the original Friendship II, made some changes, and created amore sleek, spacious and comfortable sidecar. This single seater is soeasy to get in and out of with its full opening, hinged front end thatutilizes dual gas shocks to assist in raising. The cockpit provides a plushbucket seat and large windshield for maximum passenger comfort.We’ve also added a trunk with separate lid for 3.7 cubic feet of storagecapacity. Beautiful, sleek looks make the Friendship II SE an idealcomplement to any motorcycle, and our available accessories let youequip the sidecar to hilt.

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Companion GTTeaching your HOG new tricks...The Companion GT was designed with the Harley-Davidson in mind.The bullet shaped design has the classic style that Harley owners love,and the suspension technology that they need. The GT has a trailingarm suspension and progressive coil spring damper unit by ProgressiveSuspension, giving the passenger an exquisitely smooth ride. TheCompanion GT rides on a 145/SR13 radial tire mounted on a 13"aluminum wheel, or you may choose the optional 16” motorcycle stylewheel and tire to create the perfect match to the bike (available for mostwheel styles). And, like all our other models, the Companion GT’s “quickdisconnect” system allows for the sidecar to be disconnected or reat-tached in about 15 minutes.

EliteNever before has a trailer been so deserving of its name thanEscapade’s ELITE trailer. Nor has a trailer ever been so wellmatched to its host motorcycle in both looks and performance.Designed specifically with the GL1800 Goldwing in mind, the resultis a trailer that beautifully incorporates the sleek lines and stylecharacteristics of the new Goldwing, while maintaining the unsur-passed quality and engineering for which Escapade is renowned.You’ll be amazed at the value you’ll receive with this trailer. A hostof standard features and optional accessories, such as remotekeyless entry and lid-activated interior dome light, serve to makethe Elite the finest example of craftsmanship and style on the road.

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Motovation - SpyderThe Spyder sidecar is the best looking traditionally styled sidecar youcan buy. The Spyder is unique. It doesn’t look like any other sidecar andit’s not built like any other sidecar either. The Spyder is constructed witha fiberglass and steel plate laminate monocoque chassis. There is noexternal frame to get in the way of the clean look of a Spyder Sidecar.This chassis design makes the Spyder incredibly strong and durable,resulting in a really SAFE sidecar to ride in.

The base weight of a Spyder is 190 pounds making it a good match forbikes as small as 500cc. The over all body length is 75" with 52" of legroom. The width of the Spyder is 35" with the fender and wheel. Thecockpit opening is about 25" by 20". All the Spyder sidecars come with afully finished, upholstered interior and a contoured seat. The paddedside panels even have handy pockets built right into them. The rearlocking trunk has about 3.5 cu. ft of secure storage and can be fittedwith the optional 5 gallon fuel system.

The Spyder is all about solid engineering and lots of choices. TheSpyder suspension is a trailing swing arm with a Progressive Suspen-sion Magnumatic adjustable air/spring shock. Wheel and FenderChoices are up to you. The standards on the Spyder T-1 are a chromewire spoke wheel with a bolt on the body fender. The Spyder HD comeswith a Harley style fender. Custom wheel options include factory Harleymags and after market custom wheels. Fender options for the Spyderinclude a FLH, FX, Bob Tail and Duck Tail Harley style fenders with fivedifferent tail light choices too. The BMW riders will love the Stibe stylefender option. At Motorvation we believe “How and you be happy if youdon’t have choices to make?” We give you lots of choices to customizeyour Spyder sidecar just the way you want it.

Motorvation Engineering Sidecars and Trailers941 Fourth Ave.Sibley IA 51249712.754.3664 800.305.3664

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Motovation - Formula IIThe Formula II is the sidecar that started it all when it comes to a twopassenger sidecar that looks good and handles great too. The FormulaII was first sidecar to have an independent sidecar brake and a trimadjuster so it won’t pull to the right even with a passenger, in a headwind going up hill. The Formula II and it’s high tech sidecar innovationshas been imitated the world over, but never matched.

The Formula II has a sturdy external square tube ladder frame platform.The exclusive trailing swing arm, adjustable torsion bar suspensiongives the Formula II a comfortable ride that rivals many luxury cars. Thislarge sidecar will seat someone who is over 6 feet tall and weighing over250 pounds in comfort,. The Formula II can handle up to three smallchildren, or accommodate two teenage kids. There is almost 5 cubicfeet of storage behind the seat, and when you add the rear chrome folddown luggage rack, you can really “Take it all with you”. The foldingbench seat removes so all the space can be used for cargo or evensleeping. The optional front access “Flip Nose” option makes theFormula II the easiest sidecar to get into and out of anywhere.

Harley Evo FHL/FLT MountsAll the Evo 5 speed frames on the FLH/FLT models require aspecial mounting subframe for the safest and strongest sidecarmounts. This subframe also allows our sidecars to be mountedmuch further to the rear of the motorcycle than any other big twinFLH/FLT mounting set up we ave ever seen. Mounting the sidecartoward the rear, in relation to the motorcycle, makes a betterhandling rig. The weight is taken off the front end of the motorcyclefor easier steering. The rig also turns to the right easier since therear wheel of the motorcycle is more in line with the sidecar wheel.The farther forward the sidecar wheel is located, the more it scrubswhen you turn to the right. This is especially critical with large,touring sidecars such as our Formula II sidecar.

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http://www.unitsidecars.co.uk/sssidecar.htm

Hedingham Unit Sidecars - UKThe Hedingham Single Seat Sports Tourercomprising the following features:-

• safety chassis around shell• steel torsion bar suspension, hydraulically controlled• rear folding rack• alloy boot hinges & boot rack• side stand

• front badge bar• 15" or 16" wheel, spoked or alloy split rim• interlock fitting system, allowing return of motorcycle to solo for

ease of maintenance• removable seats

• easy clean interior• practically no maintenance chassis

The Thunderbird Hedingham Sports Sidecar Outfit

A Hedingham sidecar complementing the Triumph Thunderbird inboth quality and design, while still retaining the classic lines of amodern day motorcycle. Unit Sidecars in conjunction with OngarMotorcycles have created this good looking, extremely versatileoutfit. The sidecar is fitted to the motorcycle using a purpose madesubframe, which means no welding or modifications to the motorcy-cle. The sidecar is then removable from the subframe in 10 minutes(4 bolts and 1 electrical connector), allowing the motorcycle to beridden solo (if original forks utilised). Refitting is again a 10 minutejob. If you have a yearning to ride something modern, British andoozing style, contact either Unit Sidecars (see our contact page), orOngar Motorcycles to discuss this fabulous sidecar outfit that willturn heads. Ongar Motorcycles Ltd

Unit 1, Oak Industrial Park, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XNTel: 01371 875252

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