so... do these cars lean with the bike? does the rig steer like a solo as in countersteer? do you guys feel these terraplanes handle better than a classic rig?...
No, these sidecars are conventional in that they are rigidly mounted, so no leaning. Therefore they do not handle like a conventional solo bike. Mine came on...
i am cosidering using my 83 r100rs or maybe picking up an old ... mounted, so no ... bike. Mine ... have ... square ... runs ... handlebars. I am ... input,...
If you go with the BMW, and if it is a dual shock bike (not sure what year they switched to single sided swingarm) I can send you pictures of the mounts I made...
Hey guys, I have an 81 and an 83 goldwing that make perfect tugs for the terraplanes. Anybody know why vetter went under? Handling is FAR from a solo cruiser...
I am very interested in seeing the sub-frame and your setup if you would indulge me!!! Ray ... From: bmw To: Vetter_SC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January...
You can go to the Yahoo group website and under photos look for "BMW R100 Mounts" which displays on my system as "BMW R100..." and see some early photos. I...
I have cleaned up a rear lower mount photo and added it to the "BMW R100..." photos. It is called "cleaned up ..." and is the same as another photo with the...
Has anyone done anything about the seat in their Terraplane? Most riders need at least a pillow, but many need a chiropractor after riding any time. Ron...
... I agree, my wife usually puts a pillow behind her on longer rides. I haven't come up with any ideas on this but let me know if you find something. Larry...
I was wanting to see if anyone has replaced the wheel bearing in their sidecar wheel? Where can you get them, I doubt you would just go into a parts store and...
Standard A-14 bearing (used in many trailer applications) will fit the axle and hub, but do not include the built-in rubber seals that my sidecar came with. I...
Regarding wheel bearings: Up here in the 'Great White North' (and I do mean it right now) I was able to find bearings with the grease seal at a local NAPA...
hey dave, you don't happen to know the skf# on that vetter bearing do ya??? I go through "Berry bearings" in melrose park, and they reference by that #. ...
I am sure that they are not avaialble made up, but taking your old one to a machine shop/welder might result in an equivilent item. My idea was to use two heim...
Good news that you found them with the rubber seal. I'll stop by my local NAPA store and get them to order me some thought the non-sealed ones are probably OK...
Little woman wants a shoulder harness/three point seat belt in the sidecar, just like the back seat of our vehicles for our almost 4yr old. She doesnt want...
I'm planning to add a Terraplane to an '84 R65. I've been told that I need a subframe for this bike. Dauntless cycles has one designed for a 4 point mounting...
Been there, done that. I'll send you some photos if you have a high speed connection. If not I'll post them on my website, let me know. I strongly suggest a...
Ron, I just wanted to say that your article in Hack'd was great. We enjoyed it a whole lot and you sure captured the feeling of beingthere the way you wrote...
hey Larry, mine sold for 880. What kind of shape is yours in and when are you looking to get rid of it?? I'm getting another place at the end of winter,...
Ray,Thanks for the info.Mine is in excellent shape and I am in no hurry to sell but I will be selling it and my 81 Wing.I did get a digital camera for...
Hey larry, im interested in the wing, how much??? Does it come with a fairing and what type?? How the tires, chrome, paint?? They make great tugs and I have...
Ray,It is a full dress 81 interstate 1100 with a vetter fairing.Chrome is excellent but needs brake work(especially the front).I have been riding it without...
-Larry; Is your bike an Interstate or a standard with Vetter Access. on it. The Interstate has all Honda factory fairing, bags etc and Is really a sharp...
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