
Picking up the Side Car in Tracy

Un-crating the Side Car

It was hard, see I even had to read the instructions (multiple times)

Reforming the seat to fit around one of the supports.
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![]() Being the impatient person I am, I couldn't wait till Monday for Yellow Freight to deliver my side car, I drove to their hub in Tracy and picked it up Today. NapaCoach came over with his client Chase and they gave me a hand. We go most all of it done today, tomorrow we will be riding. Thanks again Chase and Matt. I had taken the scooter much farther apart then needed for side car installation for the installation of many other mods.
![]() Picking up the Side Car in Tracy ![]() Un-crating the Side Car ![]() It was hard, see I even had to read the instructions (multiple times) ![]() Reforming the seat to fit around one of the supports. |
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Petty Tyrant
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![]() Caption Contest
![]() "It says here that if you want your trunk monkey to perform tricks, you have to give it a banana." |
![]() OK so I couldn't leave it alone. I went back to work and it is all together now and when it gets warm enough tomorror I will see how she drives. I have never ridden in or driven a sidecar. New experience all around.
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![]() Very nice looking side car! Looks like a fun project. What brand car is it? Just wondering, Beale.
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Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() None. Maybe again someday when Michelle won't worry.
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![]() jess wrote: Caption Contest ![]() "It says here that if you want your trunk monkey to perform tricks, you have to give it a banana." Last edited by DougandMichelle on Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:41 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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![]() Curt, please post pics of your scooter and side car once you have it put back together and on the road. I love the look of a side car on a scooter, something very nostalgic about it.
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Molto Verboso
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Joined: 22 Oct 2005
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![]() DougandMichelle wrote: jess wrote: Caption Contest ![]() "It says here that if you want your trunk monkey to perform tricks, you have to give it a banana." ![]() |
Molto Verboso
![]() ![]() None. Maybe again someday when Michelle won't worry.
Joined: 28 Dec 2005
Posts: 1632 Location: Tulsa, OK |
![]() Vic Mackey wrote: DougandMichelle wrote: jess wrote: Caption Contest ![]() "It says here that if you want your trunk monkey to perform tricks, you have to give it a banana." ![]() ![]() |
![]() Beale wrote: Very nice looking side car! Looks like a fun project. What brand car is it? Just wondering, Beale. This is our photo platform for rallies and special photo shoots. My Photo Caption Submission. jess wrote: Caption Contest ![]() Do Those Instruction Really Say I Have To Stay Down Here On My Knees? |
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Joined: 27 Jan 2006
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![]() You be careful on it,it's a whole different riding experience!!
You still got the crate in pic #1? You could sell it to Vacanze as a topcase.. ![]() |
![]() Scoots wrote: You be careful on it,it's a whole different riding experience!! You still got the crate in pic #1? You could sell it to Vacanze as a topcase.. ![]() ![]() |
![]() Very cool looking sidecar - I have a feeling it will look awesome all done up!
Going to be a real cruiser and a great photo/video platform ![]() ![]() |
Veni, Vidi, Posti
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Joined: 06 Feb 2006
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![]() jess wrote: Caption Contest ![]() |
![]() Well she is now complete. On Oct 10, 2006 I bought a Burgman 650 with the intention of mounting a sidecar to it and using it as a photo platform for shooting other scooters. Today Jan 14, 2007 she is complete now I just have to learn the idiosyncrasies of riding in and driving a sidecar rig, then I have to teach some friends to drive her so that I can do some photography. Not only did I do the sidecar but added many other enhancements.
- Texas Sidecar, Ranger model - Modulating Headlights - Front Running Lights, (in mirrors with turn signals) - Stiebel Nautilus Horn - Mc Cruise, electronic cruise control - Garmin Zumo 550 GPS - Brake Reservoir, Ball Ram Mounts - Powerlet 12v power outlet in the under seat trunk - BackOff brake light modulator - V46 Givi Trunk ![]() |
![]() jridg wrote: And total cost out the door is................ ![]() - Texas Sidecar, Ranger model $3895 - Modulating Headlights $ 95 - Front Running Lights, (in mirrors with turn signals) $ 12 - Stiebel Nautilus Horn $ 30 - Mc Cruise, electronic cruise control $625 - Garmin Zumo 550 GPS $776 - Brake Reservoir, Ball Ram Mounts $ 35 - Powerlet 12v power outlet in the under seat trunk $ 15 - BackOff brake light modulator $ 40 - V46 Givi Trunk (Rack only as same trunk for GTS) $ 95 Total OTD $13,118 |
![]() Tikka Masala wrote: Very nice Curt. More pictures needed! ![]() I love the white color. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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![]() Curt does the Burger have any problem pulling the extra weight? What are your overall thoughts on the scoot with and without the hack?
Bob |
![]() cfargo wrote: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/files/bg_sc_07_177.jpg |
![]() Bryce-O-Rama wrote: cfargo wrote: ![]() |
![]() Vic Mackey wrote: Curt does the Burger have any problem pulling the extra weight? What are your overall thoughts on the scoot with and without the hack? Bob |
Molto Verboso
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![]() cfargo wrote: Vic Mackey wrote: Curt does the Burger have any problem pulling the extra weight? What are your overall thoughts on the scoot with and without the hack? Bob ![]() Bob |
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![]() Curt that is one great looking setup! I like it very much, and thank you for the link to the side car site. Looks like a nice unit, very well made.
Is the side car gonna stay on full time? Just interested in how hard it would be to take off/put on? Thanks for sharing, Beale. |
Molto Verboso
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Joined: 28 Dec 2005
Posts: 1632 Location: Tulsa, OK |
![]() That's the best sidecar set up I've ever seen and I tend to like the vintage stuff. Looks like a great touring combination.
Has anybody ever taken a sidecar on a long trip? Like 400 miles in a day? Is it comfortable for the car rider? |
![]() What kind of mileage does the Burgman get without the sidecar?
And will you do some calculations for us with the sidecar and pax? ![]() |
![]() That is seriously cool, nicely done.
It's a whole different animal from what I bought my scooter for, but I could still see it being a lot of fun. Quote: have to teach some friends to drive her so that I can do some photography btw, I just bought the same horn for my Buddy. I won't look as impressive as your new rig, but they'll be able to hear me. Enjoy it! |
![]() Very nice! I hadn't realized what a fine looking scooter the Suzuki was.
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![]() lobsterman wrote: I'd teach my friends the photography part, and do the driving myself. ![]() But learning to drive a sidecar rig seems totally do-able. At least I hope so, 'cuz I sure want to take it for a spin! Curt, the rig looks awesome. Can't wait to see it. |
![]() Beale wrote: Is the side car gonna stay on full time? Just interested in how hard it would be to take off/put on? Thanks for sharing, Beale. oldhighway7 wrote: Is it comfortable for the car rider? jridg wrote: What kind of mileage does the Burgman get without the sidecar? And will you do some calculations for us with the sidecar and pax? ![]() lobsterman wrote: I'd teach my friends the photography part, and do the driving myself. My first two candidates are Jed from Napa and Monetry Pete. With Montery Pete it will be a 50/50 deal where we will have to share driving and shooting time. |
![]() cfargo wrote: My first two candidates are Jed from Napa and Monetry Pete. ![]() |
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![]() Curt that is an awesome looking set up you have there, you guys are going to have such a good time riding that and shooting your photos. Can't wait to see the photos you take now from the side car.
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Molto Verboso
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![]() ![]() "Damn and double damn!!, it says here" "Amputation of the legs below the knee is not required, the bulkhead fitted to the sidecar is for packing purposes only and should be removed before use on the road " |
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