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Hi all, I am looking to fit a sidecar to my Triumph Bonneville [2007 Hinckley]. I know this is not a Triumph forum but modern Triumph riders dont seem to go for sidecars [and my little G2 is not up to a chair].I think Matchless/AJS owner are more likely to be clued up on sidecars maybe. The reason I am asking is that it will only be a option if a combo can be less than 58 inches wide as my only access is along a narrow path [no problem for a solo]. The bike is 35 inches wide between mirror,only leaving 23 inches for total width. Am I wasting my time with this project?, or is it possible.
Thanks, Daveski
Thanks, Daveski
1961 Matchless G2
2007 Triumph Bonneville T100
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you want A 2ft wide sidecar?
you will die on the first left hand bend.
Years ago, 1920s, a folding side car was marketed so it could be pushed through a doorway.
I'd say this is a non starter
anyway have you EVER driven a sidecar outfit?
they scare me witless
you will die on the first left hand bend.
Years ago, 1920s, a folding side car was marketed so it could be pushed through a doorway.
I'd say this is a non starter
anyway have you EVER driven a sidecar outfit?
they scare me witless
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Thanks for the info folks, it was as I expected. Will have to wait till I move house to continue.I have had 2 outfits over the years and loved em both. A 1960 BSA A10 with a sidecar made from an old fairground rocket, complete with rear fins, also I fitted a Jawa 350 chair to my 1986 Yamaha SR500 so my then girlfriend could take her test on a 500. I think the T100 Bonneville would ideal to pull a chair, will have to put it on the back burner for now. A folding sidecar sounds a bit scary, like something George Formby would have ridden in his films.
Daveski
Daveski
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There was the Sidewinder in the '80s which was just a box and allowed the bike to lean. A lad that I saw a few times at rallies had one on a Suzuki 1100 on L plates.
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Agree itma. Why on earth do you want to do this and achieve the worst of both worlds? Cars = stability, air conditioned and stereo'd protection while wrapped in your comfort zone and fundamentally boring: Bikes = in the fresh air, exhilaration, acceleration, the frisson of danger, freedom and sheer fun. Combo's = terrible roadholding, manoeuvrability and the performance of a Reliant Robin. No, enjoy your modern Bonnie as as a solo, even if it's overweight and a bit lumpish. When you get fed up with it trade it in for a Ducati Monster or a Kawasaki Zephyr, or still better get a '60's Bonnie and experience the real thing!
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Some folk love sidecars, gawd knows why, I scared my self sh!t witless on one once. [some would say i never recovered the wits] I had to fill the damn thing up with bricks to feel even a tad safe on it
It takes braver man than me to drive one.
I'd consult Hinckley as to the suitability of fitting a chair, bound to be an elf n saftey cum insurance angle to it all.
I seem to remember that the folding jobby worked a bit like an old fashioned clothes horse. I may have a pic somewhere.
If you want a really hairy outfit you should see some of the stuff the continentals drive, dont get in one though.
It takes braver man than me to drive one.
I'd consult Hinckley as to the suitability of fitting a chair, bound to be an elf n saftey cum insurance angle to it all.
I seem to remember that the folding jobby worked a bit like an old fashioned clothes horse. I may have a pic somewhere.
If you want a really hairy outfit you should see some of the stuff the continentals drive, dont get in one though.
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does nowt for me, I'm afraid. Interesting that it shows a Watsonian.......the above mentioned folding sidecar, according to geoff Brazendale's history of sidecars was made circa 1913 by the Patent Collapsible Sidecar Co.
Such a name did nothing for sales so it was changed to....Watsonian
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Such a name did nothing for sales so it was changed to....Watsonian
dot and comma editEdited by - itma on 15 Nov 2008 5:21:31 PM
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I had a 'real' Bonneville [T140] in the 70s, not a bad bike. but sorry It was nowhere near as good as the Hinckley T100. The current T100 is probably what a meriden bonneville would have grown into if they had not gone bust in 83. Daveski
1961 Matchless G2
2007 Triumph Bonneville T100
2007 Triumph Bonneville T100