fitting a sidecar to my G12

flyingdogboy · Post by **flyingdogboy** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:02 pm

I am in the process of trying to attach a Watsonian Grand Prix sidecar to my 1959 G12. I would be grateful if anyone can help with suggestions of how to align it or if you have a similar outfit some photos of the attachments. Thanks

clive · Post by **clive** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:49 pm

I have a bucket load of sidecar fitments (literally) if you get in trouble

clive · Post by **clive** » Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:03 pm

I cannot advise on the sidecar set up as the busmar double adult alongside my 500 single used to break spokes on the sidecar. So I fitted it with a modern solid wheel off a Jap bike, so the rearwheel of the bike started shedding spokes. Never sure if it was because I had it lined up wrong because I revelled in throwing it into every corner.

flyingdogboy · Post by **flyingdogboy** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:17 am

Thanks Clive,

I could do with a fitting for frame joint at the front of the seat. It needs to be a 5/8 stud for the frame with the clevis part about 4 to 5 inches long. I have one which is a bit shorter and it's fouling the toolbox. Or maybe a sort of swan neck tube to clear the toolbox would do.

Geoff

paultbird · Post by **paultbird** » Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:28 pm

I've found these people helpful for spares :
http://www.charnwoodclassic.com/index.html

This site used to have some basic set up info but can't seem to find it on the site now, but still worth a look :
http://www.sidecars.org.uk/

clive · Post by **clive** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:44 am

Geoff
I will have a look in the bucket and get back in touch.

clive · Post by **clive** » Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:00 pm

no long clevis I am afraid. I do have a swan neck but its not very long.