One for the sidecar boys

[guest146]

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

[guest18]

"nine gallon fuel tank"  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 

[guest27]

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

R

[guest146]

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

Ken

[guest27]

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

[guest146]

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

[guest27]

Ahhhhhhh    Think I understand now.

R 

[johnr]

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

[guest27]

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

[guest7]

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

GC

[tj63]

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


Trevor