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Sean · 06-15-2010, 09:43 PM

Bitchin'! I love sidecars! Who do you race with, and do you pilot or ride monkey?

I wrote an article on a husband-and-wife sidecar team that was in the AMA magazine a while back, really opened my eyes to the whole circus.

Smittie61984 · 06-16-2010, 08:54 PM

Sick! And welcome!

Avatard · 06-16-2010, 09:43 PM

Nice hack!

Dave · 06-16-2010, 11:37 PM

i think he either forgot about us or doesnt care

sidecar55 · 06-17-2010, 07:07 AM

I'm the smart one on the handlebars!! Been racing outfits since 1990 in different classes. Off for a race this weekend. Weather looks a bit crook though! Might have to put the wet weather tyres on.

Mr Lefty · 06-17-2010, 08:05 AM

Well good luck... I'd love to see some pictures when ya get a chance!!!

the chi · 06-17-2010, 08:36 AM

Or video! Those races are insane, I cant imagine being the guy in the sidecar...*shudder*

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-17-2010, 10:07 AM

what does the guy in the sidecar do? drop banana peels and throw turtle shells?

Sean · 06-17-2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

what does the guy in the sidecar do? drop banana peels and throw turtle shells?

hahahaha!

Actually they regulate traction. Some "monkeys" claim they can control the rig as well as the driver can. By weighting a wheel they can make it stick or make it rotate around, tighening or loosening the line.

Avatard · 06-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidecar55

I'm the smart one on the handlebars!!

Have you ever done the actual steering part?

I have tried both roles, but only on a "minihack".

Most physically challenging thing I ever did - even more than Kart racing (and that is a crazy amount of physical effort)...and flat out the most fun ever.

06-16-2010, 08:54 PM	#12
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Sick! And welcome! __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

06-16-2010, 09:43 PM	#13
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Nice hack! __________________ Insert free thought here.

06-16-2010, 11:37 PM	#14
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i think he either forgot about us or doesnt care __________________ TWF Post whore #6

06-15-2010, 09:43 PM	#11
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Bitchin'! I love sidecars! Who do you race with, and do you pilot or ride monkey? I wrote an article on a husband-and-wife sidecar team that was in the AMA magazine a while back, really opened my eyes to the whole circus.

06-17-2010, 07:07 AM	#15
sidecar55 Squid Join Date: May 2010 Location: Australia Moto: 3 wheels Posts: 2	I'm the smart one on the handlebars!! Been racing outfits since 1990 in different classes. Off for a race this weekend. Weather looks a bit crook though! Might have to put the wet weather tyres on.

06-17-2010, 08:05 AM	#16
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Well good luck... I'd love to see some pictures when ya get a chance!!!

06-17-2010, 10:07 AM	#18
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	what does the guy in the sidecar do? drop banana peels and throw turtle shells?