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Title: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest146 on May 12, 2009, 09:53:20 AM

Have a look at this. This chap is one of out drivers and made this himself. Powered by a 1700 ISSUSI diesel from an Astra and driving direct from the gearbox to the back wheel by just  one driveshaft. Although he used to be a mechanic its quiet a project.

http://www.sidecar.freeuk.com/gallerybaker.htm

Ken

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest18 on May 12, 2009, 10:27:22 AM

"nine gallon fuel tank"  :o combine that with a diesel engine that won't even be trying and I suspect his range is exceptional!!

Awesome bit of work, now *that* is a winter rally outfit! Would love to see some pics minus bodywork to get a handle on how the back half is built.

Mega. Thanks  :)

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest27 on May 12, 2009, 11:19:26 AM

Mmmm interesting take on the hand change - pull away select top and ride I guess

R

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest146 on May 13, 2009, 09:49:41 AM

If i have done this correctly here are 2 pictures of the sidecar under construction showing the engine and drive

Ken


(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/Kenny1950/100_2937.jpg)

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii151/Kenny1950/100_2901.jpg)

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest27 on May 13, 2009, 11:51:24 AM

mmmmmm

So has he used the drive shaft off the 'motor' to the 'bike' wheel, locked off the steering etc - guess this allows adjustment and a later fitting of rearwheel steer (ulp!) but is it driving the 'chair' wheel too?  Seems not, so would that mean sticking a spanner in the diff or something?

R

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest146 on May 14, 2009, 09:37:51 AM

Hi No all you do is weld up the plannet wheels in the diff so it only turns on one side. I was away from work when he brought it round but i do know it drives direct to the rear wheel from the astra gearbox drivshaft.

Ken

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest27 on May 14, 2009, 09:44:36 AM

Ahhhhhhh  ???  Think I understand now.

R  ;D

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: johnr on May 14, 2009, 11:17:34 AM

i would have thought that a driven sidecar wheel with a diff would have been an advantage?

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest27 on May 14, 2009, 01:50:32 PM

Would have thought so - but maybe there are problems in keeping it as a sidecar not a trike?  Or the reason the lump was up for use was damage to the gearbox?  Who knows

R

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: guest7 on May 14, 2009, 03:15:41 PM

Don't forget that outfits generally require the sidecar wheel to be ahead of the rear wheel, not in line.

GC

Title: Re: One for the sidecar boys
Post by: tj63 on May 14, 2009, 03:30:20 PM

Do you know, I'd never noticed that before.  Hooray - there are still new things even at the age of 54!


Trevor