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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bulldog9 on December 28, 2017, 01:55:31 PM
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Anyone done this? I've been throwing the idea around, and definitely want to do a Side Car, bouncing between the Norge and Griso, but looks like this is uncommon, and only available for the Older Ambassador models, or the Stelvio. Thanks!
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DMC list's Breva & Stelvio would be close to a Griso, I would relocate oil cooler if I made it.
http://www.dmcsidecars.com/sidecar_mounts/mounts-for-moto-guzzi/
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Sweet one, they are in EU---http://www.knaus-sidecar-technik.com/griso.html
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Sidecars can go on anything, just make sure styling of the sidecar fits the bike. I have had sidecars on Triumph Trident 750, Ducati Desmo 450, Suzuki T500, Suzuki GT750, and Suzuki GSX750. I think the Griso would be perfect.
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The owners manual specifically says no sidecar.
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Sorry, but that just couldn't look good.
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Found these images online...if I am not mistaken, that is an expensive ARMEC sidecar from Switzerland... :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/muQ5uw/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_1_49_44_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/muQ5uw)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/dBg0SG/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_1_49_54_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/dBg0SG)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/nMqG1b/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_1_50_01_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/nMqG1b)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/cgBdEw/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_1_50_08_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/cgBdEw)
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I have never owned a sidecar, but took a weekend class in Seattle a few years ago and learned how to "drive" one...
It was a blast...but it is indeed a different animal!!! In my old age, this may be the way to go for a three-wheeler...a TriKing with a Moto Guzzi motor!!! :1: :thumb: :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/km4Jgb/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_2_31_13_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/km4Jgb)
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Do you REALLY want to chain a boat anchor to an angel?
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While I know there are some CARC bike based outfits out there I really don't think that they are a good choice for a tug. The swingarm is a lightweight casting that is not designed to take the large lateral stresses imposed by a chair and I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable driving one.
A Cali 1100 is a FAR better machine for this purpose. As others have said though building a really good outfit is big dollars.
Pete
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I found these photos in my files of Guzzi's with sidecars...just for fun. :thumb: :1: :cool:
From a safety, handling, and touring standpoint, two-wheels up front, and one in the rear (like the TriKing, or JZR, etc.) is the BEST triangle configuration...IMH O :wink:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/kG4yXG/1010_Moto_Guzzi_Daytona_RS_beautifull_Diablos_sidecar_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/kG4yXG)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/iKYE6b/guzzi_lemans5_sidecar_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/iKYE6b)
(http://thumb.ibb.co/iao3zw/SPDouble_Headlight_1.jpg) (http://ibb.co/iao3zw)
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More Guzzi's with sidecars...all interesting...all different...all way cool! :thumb: :1: :cool:
(http://thumb.ibb.co/h391Kw/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_49_39_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/h391Kw) (http://thumb.ibb.co/mKKOXG/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_49_45_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/mKKOXG) (http://thumb.ibb.co/cMkaew/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_49_53_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/cMkaew) (http://thumb.ibb.co/fptTzw/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_50_02_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/fptTzw) (http://thumb.ibb.co/ephMKw/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_50_10_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/ephMKw) (http://thumb.ibb.co/j6vmmb/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_50_20_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/j6vmmb) (http://thumb.ibb.co/ej9CRb/Screen_Shot_2017_12_28_at_3_50_33_PM.png) (http://ibb.co/ej9CRb)
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I Put one on my bassa last year its a lot of fun.Everybody wants a ride in it and most all liked it a lot.Nice part is you can ride 3 people we call it a 3some when its 2 gals and me
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I Put one on my bassa last year its a lot of fun.Everybody wants a ride in it and most all liked it a lot.Nice part is you can ride 3 people we call it a 3some when its 2 gals and me
I have to admire a man with a plan! :bow:
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While I know there are some CARC bike based outfits out there I really don't think that they are a good choice for a tug. The swingarm is a lightweight casting that is not designed to take the large lateral stresses imposed by a chair and I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable driving one.
A Cali 1100 is a FAR better machine for this purpose. As others have said though building a really good outfit is big dollars.
Pete
Wat Pete sez. There are better tugs.
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I would emphasize the idea of tug choice, a wide handlebar is essential to turn reasonably comfortablely. Only with a "leaner/swinger" style can a bike retain sport bars and front end set up.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/mz52bb/20170505_110114.jpg) (http://ibb.co/mz52bb)
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The Triking is a definite possibility. I've wanted a bike with a sidecar for years, and trying to scheme how to keep my Griso..... Hmmmm......