Velorex sidecars. Model 563 Touring

[Hahnda]

I do know that Ural and Dneprs that had full time 2WD used little to no toe-in.

I think I talked to that guy about the installation of that 2WD sidecar. Interesting but not something I wanted to tackle.

[Chuck in Indiana]

noted.
toe-in of less than a half inch does indeed make for a VERY twitchy machine. I run everything at 1/2 to 3/4. Does not seem to adversely affect tire wear and makes for much more stable tracking. Right now I have a R1150GS in the garage that is getting a driven sidecar. It will be interesting to see if normal toe in settings still work if the sidecar wheel is also pushing. I'm thinking that less toe-in might be needed. We'll seen

I'm not saying it was twitchy, it was just a sidecar.  ~; ;D You are either a sidecarist, or not. I found that I wasn't. People that have had it since said it is a great handling rig. It has a Unit front end, sidecar brake, and electric lean. We drove it all over the country including climbing Pikes Peak, and have (slowly)  ~; done hundreds of miles of twistys. I'll still stand by the "evil handling" statement.  ;D :BEER:
We'd still have it, but Dorcia's back just couldn't handle "sitting on the floor" any more. It was the last time we've done any long distance travel on two or three wheels.. :(

[GearheadGrrrl]

Gonna have to keep my eye out for that 2WD 'hack 'round Watertown...

[Lee Bruns]

I do know that Ural and Dneprs that had full time 2WD used little to no toe-in.

I think I talked to that guy about the installation of that 2WD sidecar. Interesting but not something I wanted to tackle.

I'm sure you're name came up when Dan was looking for someone to do the install for him. Thank for the info on the 2WD Urals. That's good to know. It is a BIG project. LOTS of machining and re-designing as it comes together. Not impressed by the Dauntless subframe for this application though. Am beefing it up for its new load.

[Tom]

 :+1 on David Hough's book.  Good start.  I'd recommend riding an atv.  Similar characteristics when riding into corners.  If you're planning on doing any long trips with one consider that it'll take longer than a solo bike.  You can carry more but than means you'll need to carry a gas can with spare fuel.  "That being said", I remember seeing a couple on his and her hacks.  Both were w/c bound.  They enjoyed the heck out of their rigs.  They had Converts as tugs.  This was 2 Nationals ago at New Cumberland.  Use to go into the parking lot to count fallen over bikes too.   ~; :D