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SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« on: June 28, 2019, 12:40:24 AM »
I am happy to report that the DMC sidecar added to my   2015  1400 worked out great ..it  handles the extra weight  fantastic and can cruise it at 94 MPH  .and yes it does suck down the gas to do it

what price FUN? 

I would like to see a side car added the the 1400 El Dorado   that would look cool too   











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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2019, 12:23:39 PM »
The sidecar goes with the bike perfectly. It matches your toolbox too!

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2019, 02:34:22 PM »
I like it! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2019, 03:52:25 PM »
That's a beautiful rig, nicely done sir.

Three years ago I visited the shop and had a tour of the facility, it's an impressive operation. I was considering a chair for my GSA. Also had a look at Claude Stanleys  operation in Middleburg Pa.

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2019, 09:08:42 PM »
     What a gorgeous looking rig, very substantial looking sub frame  :thumb:

     Glad to hear it's handling well, anxious to read some longer term riding impressions from you.

     Did you have anything done to lighten the steering?

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2019, 12:18:47 AM »
So what do the dogs think?

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2019, 01:28:17 AM »
Who let the dogs out?

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2019, 05:00:50 AM »
John
Looks awesome, was just thinking of the same thing.

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2019, 05:42:28 AM »
Awesome looking rig!

How does it handle and compare to the Road King rig?


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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2019, 07:50:53 AM »
That looks great!!!   I am considering buying a good used 1400 in the next few months and putting the sidecar that I now have on the EV......on a 1400. The EV
does ok.........but with the heavy car and a heavy passenger, I could use more power.

Which DMC model is that.........did you purchase Jay's sub frame too ??

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2019, 07:56:36 AM »
Fabulous!  I also think that sidecar would look good on an Audace!!







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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2019, 09:18:01 AM »
   

     Did you have anything done to lighten the steering?

     Kelly

No  it handles quite well except for a little head shake at low speeds   .. might add something later  or tighten the head bolts  still testing 
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2019, 09:21:15 AM »


Which DMC model is that.........did you purchase Jay's sub frame too ??   

Tim





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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2019, 09:24:37 AM »
Awesome looking rig!

How does it handle and compare to the Road King rig?

extremely  QUIET   and FAST  :copcar:.... the HD road king  is great  ...   but the DMC side car with a Shock and side door  ... GREAT--   
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2019, 09:28:41 AM »
So what do the dogs think?


They love  the door ...   no more lifting them in the Harley rig     and DMC  added a tie down and custom pad   

 pad 
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2019, 07:14:49 PM »
That looks really nice. Did you have to do anything with the steering?

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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2019, 07:40:09 PM »
That looks really nice. Did you have to do anything with the steering?

see all posts  here  :bike-037: :thumb:
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2019, 10:37:29 PM »
That's really beautiful craftsmanship and matches perfectly to the bike.  Where is that shop located by the way that did all the work?

Is it a powered side car or just rolls along...not sure what the correct term is for a non powered side car (passive?).

Thanks!
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2019, 02:09:12 AM »
That's really beautiful craftsmanship and matches perfectly to the bike.  Where is that shop located by the way that did all the work?

Is it a powered side car or just rolls along...not sure what the correct term is for a non powered side car (passive?).

Thanks!
DMC SIDE CARS   .. near Seattle Washington     Jon Skagen


its a side car   ---just pulled along by the 1400  Goose     aka tugged  along    :rolleyes:     
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #19 on: June 30, 2019, 11:11:30 AM »
Very cool thanks!
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Re: SIDE CAR FOR THE 1400
« Reply #20 on: June 30, 2019, 04:56:49 PM »
sorry, I missed the other question. How is starting out in 1st gear? do you have to slip the clutch much.

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