Thoughts?

[Ishrub]

Sean Kelly certainly knows his stuff as can be seen below but I have no idea what happened with his land speed record involvement.

DLRA 2016
Follow the build progress of our DLRA land speed record attempt sidecars.???

I think that refers to the Lake Gairdner South Australia Dry Lake Racers Assoc. who just finished their March 2019 season.

But there is another event worth planning for on their current Coming Events page.

The 2018 Sidecar Rally. 21st,22nd,23rd September

Less time doing web updates gets more work done I suppose.


Sidecar Leading Link

Sidecars & Leading Link forks. Not a new idea by any means. Why are they better? Telescopic forks were designed by the manufacturers for bikes with two wheels, leaning into and out of corners and the ability to self-centre. When you fit a sidecar, it changes the handling. IE: you now steer the bike instead of leaning. What happens now? the faster you ride into a corner the more effort required to steer around it. Fork flex, twist and chatter occur because of lateral forces. When you hit the front brake hard the forks compress, Other problems that occur include low speed head shake and in some cases this can occur at cruising speeds. This can make riding uncomfortable and tiring.

The advantages of Leading Link, you can adjust the trail to lighten the effort required to steer the outfit, Floating calipers can be fitted which means braking load is transferred to the main fork tubes, so under heavy braking you still have normal suspension travel, and only minor dive due to weight transfer and Coil over shocks give adjustability and ensure a smooth ride.The advantages of Leading Link make the outfit riding experience much more enjoyable.

Remember to check with the relevant State or Territory registry office regarding the installation of Leading Link front end.


VT 750 Honda Chrome Plated Link

Off-Road Version with YSS suspension

BMW R100RT With 2K Painted Link
http://www.srkengineering.com.au/images/stories/dave_dicky_bmw_r100rt/bmw_r100rt_link_close_up.jpg

Suzuki GSX1400 & Chrome Link

Kawasaki and Leading Link

Harley Davidson With Chrome Link

Harley Davidson Chrome Leading Link

Suzuki 1250 Bandit Leading Link

 

[1olbull]

Maybe I need to lean in that direction for my crash project. Or a trike. We ain't getting any younger fella's. Physically, not mentally.

Now I be curious.
How old are ya, Kid?

 

[Al Burdon]

I was going to suggest Avon stiff reinforced sidewall sidecar tyres but they only have the 19" which I have on m BMW. Glad I found it I need another.

Mate thanks for all the information.

I have had a sidecar and leading link fitted to my R3R for over 2 years and currently have a 225/55/16 on the rear with a 17 inch Shinko tour master on the front.
The chair I sourced from Sean at SRK and the link and fitting was done by Phil Duffy in Victoria.
I noticed in the photo of the blue chair it had a CT and wondered what size it was.

Cheers

Al

 

[CrzystghndKC]

Buy a car.

Heck yes I like it. Leading link suspension has always interested me since I was a kid. My friend's dad had a BMW with it. Always looked cool to me.

 

[Ishrub]

....I noticed in the photo of the blue chair it had a CT and wondered what size it was.

@Al Burdon You must have X-ray vision if you mean this?

SRK Engineering | Sidecar Bodies | Tourer, Â the, Testing, Sport, Underway

Arh. The off road one - Maxxis MAP 1 from tread pattern.

The Maxxis MAP1 is a premium touring tyre that offers great handling and comfort.
Its aggressive tread design with four circumferential grooves ensures excellent water dispersion to limit aquaplaning in wet weather conditions.
A superior pattern design offers outstanding steering response and handling stability and excellent ride comfort with low noise generation.

Size Pattern Load & Speed Rim Width In. (min)* Rim Width In. (max)* OD (mm)*
165/70R13 MAP1 79H 4.00 5.50 562
165/60R14 MAP1 75H 4.50 6.00 554
195/60R14 MAP1 86H 5.50 7.00 590
165/65R14 MAP1 79H 4.50 6.00 570
195/65R14 MAP1 89H 5.50 7.00 610
175/70R14 MAP1 88T 4.50 6.00 602
175/55R15 MAP1 77T 5.00 6.00 574
205/55R15 MAP1 88V 5.50 7.50 607
215/60R15 MAP1 94H 6.00 7.50 639
225/60R15 MAP1 96V 6.00 8.00 651
145/65R15 MAP1 72T 4.00 5.00 569
165/65R15 MAP1 81T 4.50 6.00 595
175/65R15 MAP1 88T 5.00 6.50 609
195/55R16 MAP1 87V 5.50 7.00 620
215/55R16 MAP1 93V 6.00 7.50 642
235/55R17 MAP1 103V 6.50 8.50 690

MAP1 | Maxxis Tyres Australia

This one below is a sidecar wheel on a car rim. Probably 15" I tried to find the sidewall logo and someone will ID the Nike like 'swoosh'. Like above it is a Maxxis.

 

[barbagris]

Leading links are fun, but usually the Earles pattern and thus heavy. But I'd love to try a set of short links on an R3. I keep meaning to have a go at making a set for my Guzzi - and have so done since the 80's. One day.............................................

I prefer Hub Centre but it gets expensive.

One of my lasting regrets is NOT letting Jack DiFazio loose on my Guzzi-T3 in 1980. The reason was cost. The conversion was half the price of a new Laverda.

 

[sonsinger]

I love that rig!

 

[TheKid]

Now I be curious.
How old are ya, Kid?

I was born on April 19th, 1960. I will be 28 years old

 

[1olbull]

I was born on April 19th, 1960. I will be 28 years old

Perhaps 29, Amigo?

 

[TheKid]

Nope. Staying 28. Ain't gonna grow up