Isle TT sidecar ride must see!

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

Very fast ride on a sidecar, hold on!!! Twisted Evil

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaEx6N4uVGE

JeffM

Thanks Gordon! Watch the monkey on the bike ahead when he pulls up tight to pass, wow...

Barbara

Oh! My! God! I've never seen footage of the IOM before--now when I hear some of the location names, I can put a face on them!

Cool sidecars, huh? The ol' XS and I could do that.......we just don't feel like it today, that's all...... Rolling Eyes

(And if you'll go for that, I got a neat bridge that's for sale....)

Great clip! Thanks! Very Happy

JeffM

I apologize for the non-sidecar content, but have a look at this Barb!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZBrlaBJ79w

Joey Dunlop on the TT with his commentary added, this is just part one. Dunlop won 26 tt victories, and wrenched on his own bikes all the way through his career.

pumps

Oh my gosh breathtaking racing and scenery.

crashcourse · Full Member Joined: May 01, 2009 Posts: 33 Location: Utah

So, where does one get a sidecar, if craigslist doesn't have any?

Barbara

Wow! Amazing! I was distracted by his beautiful accent, but not so much as to miss the turns, and the stark difference between the shadows and the light....it must be absolutely the ultimate to race the IOM. I'd even love to just be able to ride the roads on a Norton (OK, a Manx, but still....) and play at being a racer....

Truly amazing!

Can anyone imagine riding that on a Manx? Big single OHC, four speed gearbox, drum brakes and no fairing....and averaging 90 mph. I would *SO* love to try that, just once....or twice. Very Happy

Thanks for the clips--I love 'em!

Barbara

Hi CC,

Well, if you want a sidecar, there are two sources: new from the manufacturer--there are several--or used on either C/L or eBay. I got mine on Craigslist--sometimes you just have to search a bit afield--maybe neighboring cities or even states (provinces, whatever). I see about half a dozen a year on C/L Seattle. Or you could advertise "wanted" and probably come up with something.

They're great fun, and worth the search---even worth the seemingly endless set-up of the outfit! Wink

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

JeffM wrote:

I apologize for the non-sidecar content, but have a look at this Barb!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZBrlaBJ79w

Joey Dunlop on the TT with his commentary added, this is just part one. Dunlop won 26 tt victories, and wrenched on his own bikes all the way through his career.

NO need to apologize, GREAT footage!!!!! Amazing talents with much skill and no fear! I would crap myself at those speeds Laughing

26 TT victorys! amazing Shocked

thanks for posting Wink

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

crashcourse wrote:

So, where does one get a sidecar, if craigslist doesn't have any?

Like Barb said they are out there just keep looking all the time because they don't last long when up for sale (supply and demand) I've been riding for over 30yrs (fairly new to sidecars) and sidecars are so much fun it's like starting all over again Very Happy

Here are my babys Very Happy

p.s. not showing off just being a proud dad Laughing

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

just more proof of how fun they are! They are not just for little old men (or woman Wink

) anymore

My snow tires are on the way and I will be out the first storm we get, can't wait Very Happy

JeffM

Cozy in India still manufactures sidecars; there is a dealer here in Victoria. robinsclassicmotorcycles.com/

I've looked at them close up and they are nicely made, would look great on the xs2 but well out of my price range at this time though, kids etc... someday I will have a sidecar. I enjoy the inspiration photos Gordon.

Nice pictures of some old british iron on the site as well. I guess I need to buy a lottery ticket! Here is a real TT racer for you Barb!

xjwmx

Could be what some of you really want is one of these:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W24dioYQa_E

royfisk

Scott nice ride. Cant wait to get this one done. Hows the strom?

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

Hey Barb, what bike is that beating the big dogs? Very Happy

should put a smile on your face Smile

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LM3PyGvhwg

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

royfisk wrote:

Scott nice ride. Cant wait to get this one done. Hows the strom?

I'll let you know once I ride it? I'll email you, need that snow tire soon Very Happy

Barbara

Where do you find this stuff? A meth-running '51 Triumph looking quite competent in a race with modern bikes! And not even a "kneeler"! That's some amazing riding, and some amazing engineering!

y ex brother-in-law used to race a 750cc-kitted XS650 with a chair in the dirt here in the Pacific Northwest. Never did much in the way of trophies, but he had a great time.

Anyway--just "Wow"!! That clip is something even Chris Vincent could be proud of!!

Thanks!

gordonscott · Full Member Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 304

royfisk wrote:

Scott nice ride. Cant wait to get this one done. Hows the strom?

Hey Roy, Well the other day when I came to see you with the vstrom it was good, but aftor I left your house I started to notice droplets on my windscreen? come to find out I have a leaking fork seal Mad

no big deal just a little more pain in the ass because of the leading brackets on the front end made for sidecar. Just another thing to work on Rolling Eyes

royfisk

ehh; youll get that. Still way cool bike. I see a brand new gsxr out of the crate with a leaking fork seal 100 miles later. I am undecided about the bag bike side car or now the xsl bike with car. I kind of like the on off road look hacks. Scott; does a taller tire work better then a lower tire on the hack? 2ndly is there a dual sport type hack tire that your aware of? There is a woman from willmington vermont whom races xs 650 side hack at loudon. My freind stanley has done some work for her and I think he got a ignition module from me for that bike. but its cool and mayby i can get some pics of it.

What Happened to 650rider.com?

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