Motorcycle Sidecar Suspension Design

The arm was designed to fit the chosen wheel and axle assembly and to make sure the tyre was clear of the frame.

Motorcycle sidecar suspension design.

Booklet with step by step instructions on how to build a motorcycle sidecar frame. You re adding a considerable amount of weight to the right side or left side depending on where you live of your machine so it s necessary to take the proper measures to ensure everything is stable when out on the road. 100 motorcycle run arrington virginia 22922 united states. California sidecar escapade trailer inc.

In australia it s on the left side. Firstly when you accelerate the sidecar drags the bike to the left so you have to countersteer to the right to keep it travelling in a straight line. The pivot for the swinging arm would use roller bearings. And when you brake the sidecar tries to overtake the bike so you have to countersteer the other way.

The sidecar is an aesthetic mod that drastically changes the way your motorcycle handles from the braking to the cornering and acceleration. Note that the unit s are not extreme in design and many including me have been able to quite nicely ride the rig with the sidecar removed with the reduced trail and have enjoyed the great handling of these forks on the motorcycle sans sidecar and the sidecar can be re attached as needed. The loads that the motorcycle frame are exposed to as a multi track vehicle are wildly higher than it was designed for as a single track vehicle. Even the best motorcycle sidecar pilot will have a hard time with a poorly installed or aligned rig.

100 motorcycle run arrington virginia 22922 united states. Drop us a line. There are several issues with riding sidecars all associated with the fact the sidecar is attached to one side. 30 page booklet with step by step instructions and detailed measurements a.

Unless you are riding a ural your motorcycle was never meant to have a sidecar on it. Together with a low center of gravity and a wheel that functions like a caster the unique diamonado creates a compact sidecar vehicle that provides smooth performance. Sidecar suspension by design. The chosen suspension design was to have a horizontal shock absorber driven via a bell crank from the wheel.

The diamonado is a fully articulating sidecar that still allows for the motorcycle s leaning and countersteering operation. In addition to the sidecar being a pleasure to ride it is intended to offer a premium touring package that is enjoyed by the passenger as well.