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mgh122

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Posted: 04/14/12 09:11am

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Anyone out there use a sidcar rig for a toad? We snowbird in the winter and Maine in the summer, Any thoughts appreciated.

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Posted: 04/14/12 11:40am

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No, experience with sidecars, but seems like it would work ok, not as weather tight as a car however. When we had a C-Class, we towed a small, lightweight Geo Metro (3 cylinder, manuel). Might be lighter than a sidecar & the trailer one might need to tow it. Geos are not made anymore, but it was really a Suzuki...it prove to be tough little ride. Rated at 50 mpg as well.

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Posted: 04/14/12 10:22pm

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We have a sidecar rig but never travel with it. Instead we take 2 small motorcycles inside a trailer.
More versatility at least for us. Plus we can carry all we need between 2 of us. Enjoy whatever you do.

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Posted: 04/16/12 07:59pm

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rjstractor wrote:

gbopp wrote:

I doubt you can tow it 3 down.

You could tow it 2-down with this.

I sure wouldn't try it - a sidecar rig is unique in that the sidecar wheel is not located in line with the pusher wheel - they are offset. If you simply lift the front wheel off the ground then the bike will tip to the right. The only safe way to tow a sidecar rig is on a trailer.

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Posted: 04/14/12 01:42pm

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mgh122 wrote:

Anyone out there use a sidcar rig for a toad? We snowbird in the winter and Maine in the summer, Any thoughts appreciated.

I think it would be a good idea. You can haul groceries in the side car.
I doubt you can tow it 3 down.

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Posted: 04/14/12 06:25pm

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gbopp wrote:

I doubt you can tow it 3 down.

You could tow it 2-down with this.

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Posted: 04/29/12 12:46am

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rjstractor wrote:

gbopp wrote:

I doubt you can tow it 3 down.

You could tow it 2-down with this.

I would question that add for long distance, I have heard from many bike mechanics and you cannot tow a bike with this long distance, somthing inside the trans/clutch plates will overheat if the motor is not running, use a trailer for bikes.

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