Sidecar on RSTD?

[keithert]

I recently bought a 1998 Ural sidecar rig. It is fun but I have my doubts about it's reliability. Between it's rough shifting transmission, wooden brakes and slow takeoff it is not an easy bike to ride. But I do like the idea of the sidecar for family rides and for bad weather riding. I debate putting the sidecar on my RSTD. DMC sells the mounts to put the Ural hack on another bike. They would cost about $1400. I wonder though how a Venture/RSTD would take to a sidecar. I know it would have plenty of power. But how difficult would it be to steer? The Ural takes a good amount of leaning to corner quickly. The RSTD is heavy to begin with. How would that be with a sidecar attached?

 

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[lsutley]

I have heard the expression that you "ride a motorcycle and drive a sidecar" and that is a true statement. My 86 Venture had the sidecar attached when sold new. When I bought it 5 years ago, the steering was still stock and I learned that long rides were not a pleasurable experience. The muscles in my back would cramp severely, after about 50 miles of curvy roads, and would not lessen until I stopped and got off. The triple tree has since received a Steeright modification (+ 7 1/2 deg. rake) and along with the addition of the electric lean option for the car the riding experience is much improved.

 

I bought a complete attachment upgrade assembly for my rig from Motorvation for a lot less than $1,400.00. The quality of the components is impressive; uses a four point fully adjustable mounting system that is stronger than the bike frame. Check in with the guys on SCT sct@yahoogroups.com as they are some of the most knowledgeable people there are concerning sidecars of all shapes, sizes and configurations. I am sure that one of them has mounted a URAL to a Venture or knows exactly how it should safely be done.

 

Enjoy the sidecar experience,

[MJ44]

and check out http://www.sidecar.com lots of information on many different set-ups. I love my rig, rides nice without a passenger, or with one in the sidecar and one behind. Smiling all the way

[Yamak]

If you are looking at DMC mounts for a possible conversion I would recommend emailing Jay at DMC posing the question of mounting the light Ural car to your heavier class bike. For instance my RSV in paired with a Champion Escort sidecar. Car alone weighs in the 300 lb range. It makes for an incredibly stable, fun platform running empty or loaded with as much as you can fit onboard.

Edited March 9, 2015 by Yamak

[Jagtec1]

I know this is an old post,  but do you have any detailed photos of the mounting for the Champion Escort?  I’m considering a used one for my ‘97 RSTD. TIA!