For our Motorcyclist Enthusiast Members...I present My new toy! - Page 3

sheepherder · 07-24-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Curss

Sheepherder, what were those bikes called? I've seen pictures of them before, just can't remember what they were called or how unsafe they were.

I don't recall.

There are Youtube videos of them. This one had a snowmobile engine IIRC...

John Sabato · 07-25-2016, 09:56 AM

Well I completed my 250 mile ride home with the bike yesterday... quite a trip in hot weather. Handling was much like I had imagined, and I filled it with the luggage we brought with us to give it the feel of having a person in it. Made a big difference.

Now to work on the little things that bothered me. Carbs need cleaning and adjustment, a replacement windshield on the car (cracked on both corners), some adjustments to be made to the center sidecar attachment, then some touchup paint here and there, and finally some new tires.

New photos will be posted for the before shots... then after shots once the work has been completed.

Thanks for all the comments. I may be selling her after I have played with her a while and fixed the defects I mentioned, so if you would be interested, let me know. (The wife isn't real thrilled with it...

she wanted a TRIKE so I may have to change bikes again... but we'll see what she thinks after the mods and tuning are completed.)

The nice thing about this 1983 bike is everything works! They sure knew how to build them back then.

Zorba · 07-26-2016, 12:08 AM

1983?!? Heck, that's almost new!

sheepherder · 07-26-2016, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

...They sure knew how to build them back then.

"Back then"???

My daily ride is a 1972 Honda CL450 'Scrambler'...That's "back then"...

1983 is contemporary!...

DavidJayUden · 07-26-2016, 10:32 AM

I just came in from a ride on my 1973 850 Norton. A glorious day for a Norton ride!

sheepherder · 06-29-2019, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Thanks for all the comments. I may be selling her after I have played with her a while and fixed the defects I mentioned, so if you would be interested, let me know. (The wife isn't real thrilled with it...

she wanted a TRIKE so I may have to change bikes again... but we'll see what she thinks after the mods and tuning are completed.)

John -

Did you sell the 1983 BMW + sidecar rig???

Or is it collecting dust in your garage...

Roadster 02 · 06-29-2019, 09:46 PM

Looks like you have 2 and 3/4 nice cross country motorcycles there. I have 1 and 3/4 long distance "trip" motorcycles.

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Originally Posted by Topkick

BMW's are nice bikes but this is the way to go. These are my three babies.

MikeP · 06-30-2019, 01:19 PM

I built up a rig using an early shovelhead. many years ago. It was a lot of fun.

Currently restoring a 65 Panhead and original hack.
My legs are beginning to show age and this will be a relief and safer.

I've had a couple Beemers in the past and never saw any cylinder issues. Once referred to as the stone ax of motorcycles.

mrerick · 06-30-2019, 01:27 PM

I've never owned a motorcycle, but have enjoyed riding with friends.

That almost changed a few years ago when our state's Capitol Police agency surplussed a few BMW 1600CC shaft drive roadsters. They were tempting...

Roadster 02 · 06-30-2019, 03:14 PM

"Stone ax" is probably close to the truth, BMW's are supposed to be super reliable and almost bulletproof, but their only problem is that BMW has never built a nice looking bike IMHO. So they do not appeal to a large group of riders. Square saddlebags, strange shaped body parts, odd exhaust, terrible gas tanks, and that engine, that huge engine that is four feet wide. Witness that strange looking aberration used in the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies". I think it was a 1200 or something like that, Beemers attempt at making a "street cruiser" style bike, a poor attempt at that. That scooter has to rank up there with the Honda "Rune', and the Victory brand of bikes as the most fugly things made with two wheels. Some vehicles the germans just always seem to make in an ugly, weird, teutonic style, mostly super reliable, but just "different" looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeP

I built up a rig using an early shovelhead. many years ago. It was a lot of fun.

Currently restoring a 65 Panhead and original hack.
My legs are beginning to show age and this will be a relief and safer.

I've had a couple Beemers in the past and never saw any cylinder issues. Once referred to as the stone ax of motorcycles.

sheepherder · 06-30-2019, 05:13 PM

I was actually interested in whether the BMW + sidecar rig had been sold, as John hinted. I am currently struggling with an older Sportster and I haven't ridden any cycle in two years. My thighs are killing me, and my legs keep getting caught in the wrong place when I stop/start. A nice sidecar rig would suit me just fine.

Mac Cat · 07-02-2019, 10:42 AM

nice ride !

John Sabato · 07-02-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I was actually interested in whether the BMW + sidecar rig had been sold, as John hinted. I am currently struggling with an older Sportster and I haven't ridden any cycle in two years. My thighs are killing me, and my legs keep getting caught in the wrong place when I stop/start. A nice sidecar rig would suit me just fine.

No Rich, it has not sold. So I am still riding it. PM me if you are interested.

Lyn Islaub · 07-02-2019, 01:02 PM

Sweet John!!

Malamute · 08-17-2019, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeP

I built up a rig using an early shovelhead. many years ago. It was a lot of fun.

Currently restoring a 65 Panhead and original hack.
My legs are beginning to show age and this will be a relief and safer.

I was out of riding for a long time but became interested again recently. My former bike I had the longest and rode the most was a 47 Harley knucklehead I built from parts into a road bike. Its long gone, and bikes of that vintage, while the highest on my list of interest, are out of my budget. I settled on an 84 Harley Low Rider. It seems practically brand new to me, but has electric start, which is a step up to reality for me.

i too had concerns about riding, having some injuries to my back shoulder and hip. I started investigating sidecars and was directed to the advrider forum, they have a comprehensive sidecar section with some very knowledgeable people on all aspects of building and setting up cars. Pretty much any bike can be adapted to sidecar use, and theres a wide variety of cars, some better suited to light bikes, some fine with heavier ones.

I found a used DMC M-72 sidecar for the Low Rider, Im hoping to get it finished this summer and start taking the dog riding. I like the body style, the door cutout and step by the door to make it easier on my dog and my back (I wont have to help her get in or out).

07-25-2016, 09:56 AM	#42
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Well I completed my 250 mile ride home with the bike yesterday... quite a trip in hot weather. Handling was much like I had imagined, and I filled it with the luggage we brought with us to give it the feel of having a person in it. Made a big difference. Now to work on the little things that bothered me. Carbs need cleaning and adjustment, a replacement windshield on the car (cracked on both corners), some adjustments to be made to the center sidecar attachment, then some touchup paint here and there, and finally some new tires. New photos will be posted for the before shots... then after shots once the work has been completed. Thanks for all the comments. I may be selling her after I have played with her a while and fixed the defects I mentioned, so if you would be interested, let me know. (The wife isn't real thrilled with it... she wanted a TRIKE so I may have to change bikes again... but we'll see what she thinks after the mods and tuning are completed.) The nice thing about this 1983 bike is everything works! They sure knew how to build them back then. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-30-2019, 01:27 PM	#49
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,900 Thanks: 1,370 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	I've never owned a motorcycle, but have enjoyed riding with friends. That almost changed a few years ago when our state's Capitol Police agency surplussed a few BMW 1600CC shaft drive roadsters. They were tempting... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-30-2019, 05:13 PM	#51
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	I was actually interested in whether the BMW + sidecar rig had been sold, as John hinted. I am currently struggling with an older Sportster and I haven't ridden any cycle in two years. My thighs are killing me, and my legs keep getting caught in the wrong place when I stop/start. A nice sidecar rig would suit me just fine. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	1983?!? Heck, that's almost new!

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I just came in from a ride on my 1973 850 Norton. A glorious day for a Norton ride!

06-30-2019, 01:19 PM	#48
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I built up a rig using an early shovelhead. many years ago. It was a lot of fun. Currently restoring a 65 Panhead and original hack. My legs are beginning to show age and this will be a relief and safer. I've had a couple Beemers in the past and never saw any cylinder issues. Once referred to as the stone ax of motorcycles.

07-02-2019, 10:42 AM	#52
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 670 Thanks: 2,009 Thanked 542 Times in 292 Posts	nice ride !

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Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Sweet John!!