Author Topic: put a sidecar on a 2014 Cali touring? (Read 7578 times)

Eric · « **on:** October 18, 2015, 04:31:40 PM »

Has anyone does this or does anyone have an opinion on this? I've done a lot of long hauls on my Ural but I'm looking to upgrade to something that I can be a little more sure of a few hundred miles from home. Will it accept mounts and will the steering need any major mods?

Travlr · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2015, 07:08:04 PM »

Try these guys. They make a lot of Guzzi sidecar stuff.

I always thought their Stelvio rig with an enduro sidecar might be cool.

Mike

http://www.dmcsidecars.com/sidecar_mounts/mounts-for-moto-guzzi/

Yukonica · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2015, 07:36:57 PM »

Quote from: Travlr on October 18, 2015, 07:08:04 PM

Try these guys. They make a lot of Guzzi sidecar stuff.

I always thought their Stelvio rig with an enduro sidecar might be cool.

Mike

http://www.dmcsidecars.com/sidecar_mounts/mounts-for-moto-guzzi/

... instead of Stelvio... would a Quota make a good tug?
I buy one frigging book and I'm bitten by big-blockitis.
I'm too old to be picking up a capsized Stelio so a third balance point has appeal.
Would a Quota and carriage cost about the same as a Stelvio in good condition?
... and can I sleep in your shed if my wife gets wind of this?

lucian · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2015, 07:42:22 PM »

I do know the owners manual says it is not designed to have a side car and would void the warranty. But I imagine all most all manuals today have the same disclaimer. Our in house council should be along soon.

nunzio · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2015, 07:49:54 PM »

Claude Stanley in Penn. is who I will use when the time comes.

Go to Hacks forum on ADVRiders a lot of info on the reputation of the two builders mentioned.

http://www.freedomsidecars.com/

Hahnda · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2015, 07:55:21 PM »

I have a sidecar on a Quota. It handles it well. Stelvio would do just as well if not better.

No idea on the newer 1400. I have not seen a sidecar on one yet. Modified steering is usually a nice to have and not always a necessity.

Eric · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:01:39 PM »

Nice looking rig! I didn't know it would void the warranty. I'll have to look into that a little. I ran across some sidecars that I think would really compliment the 1400. I've had the Norge for a while and I thought it might be time to try something new. But I want to leave the option open for a sidecar and buying another sport tourer won't do that.

Unkept · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:15:16 PM »

I kinda like this kind of sidecar...

oldbike54 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2015, 08:17:42 PM »

Quote from: Unkept on October 18, 2015, 08:15:16 PM

I kinda like this kind of sidecar...

I kinda do also Joe

Dusty

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2015, 09:07:34 PM »

Quote from: Unkept on October 18, 2015, 08:15:16 PM

I kinda like this kind of sidecar...

I think that's got to be the most beautifully abused Sport that I've ever seen. I wonder if he found a way to have a commensurately large rear tire too.

Todd.

frans belgium · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:25:15 AM »

My dealer put a picture of a Cali 1400 with side car on faecesbook.
If I recall, it was made by a specialist in Holland.
I'll post it, should I find it back.

Edit: found it

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11169180_689797304500527_7634713624428237127_n.jpg?oh=4e35e14cc729a601921f63bf36b5f749&oe=5693E55D

not-fishing · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:20:36 AM »

Talk to Jay at DMC sidecars, I'm sure they can do it the question is how much will it cost?

Buy the new Cali, sidecar, triple tree, other goodies try 30 LARGE.

Also expect to take a real beating in resale.

But hey, whatever flies you're kite.........

drw916 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:25:26 AM »

Another vote for the Stevio rig. I'm very happy with mine. Don't minimize the need for a big gas tank. I really wish I had the new Stelvio with the big tank. 30 mpg doesn't get you very far

twhitaker · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2015, 11:44:36 AM »

I remember being at the Iowa National in 2006 where I saw a Centauro as a tug. My beast only got me 30MPG without a hack. I could not imagine 60-75 miles between fuel stops.

Eric · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2015, 12:30:13 PM »

cost is an issue, to be sure. Used is hard to find. Most used sidecar rigs are either Urals, and I already have one of those, or Harley Davidson. I don't have any real objections to that but it would be something entirely new for me.

Spuddy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2015, 12:41:06 PM »

Quota makes a fine tug. I installed a 3 gallon RotoPax [?] on the sidecar for extra fuel range.

Spud

Spuddy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2015, 01:02:15 PM »

Quota with Ural

Spud

frans belgium · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2015, 01:13:36 AM »

Quote from: frans belgium on October 19, 2015, 04:25:15 AM

My dealer put a picture of a Cali 1400 with side car on faecesbook.
If I recall, it was made by a specialist in Holland.
I'll post it, should I find it back.

Edit: found it

https://scontent-bru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11169180_689797304500527_7634713624428237127_n.jpg?oh=4e35e14cc729a601921f63bf36b5f749&oe=5693E55D

bump

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797434500514&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797361167188&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797304500527&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

John Ulrich · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2015, 02:48:29 AM »

Here's one from the '06 Nationals.

Eric · « **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2015, 11:10:18 AM »

Quote from: frans belgium on October 20, 2015, 01:13:36 AM

bump

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797434500514&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797361167188&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689797304500527&set=a.296572130489715.1073741831.100004107909242&type=3&theater

Thanks really quite nice. I had kind of put the idea behind me until I saw these pictures. I really like the ev from the 06 nationals. I saw it there too. The big issue is that a Cozy gives you as little as 16" hip room. Even for my charming and svelte wife, that's a bit snug for the long haul. And the California would really need to have a heavier car. Frankly, I don't know what to do. I need another sidecar in my future. A 2014 California can be had now for a pretty reasonable price but I can't do it unless I trade in my Norge. Then I have a cruiser until I can come up with the money to buy the car. I'm old enough that, by the time my long range plan comes to fruition, I might be dead.

mikebui · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2015, 01:38:52 PM »

Eric, Have you look at Texas sidecars http://www.texassidecars.com/texas-sidecars-the-ranger.html the Ranger has 23" hip room.

JoeW · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2015, 04:19:57 PM »

I got a new sticker for the EML!

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Author Topic: put a sidecar on a 2014 Cali touring? (Read 7578 times)

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