cool or not cool - Page 2

Smittie61984 · 10-04-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I like side cars, but none of those (though #1 is by far the best).

It needs a certain look to be cool....

Add in a leather helmet, leather 2 stripe jacket, Snoopy Sopwith goggles, bitchin scarf and you have a badass look.

I'd also blast Take On Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

Trip · 05-13-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

I like side cars, but none of those (though #1 is by far the best).

It needs a certain look to be cool....

Old beemers and sidecars go hand in hand. I kinda want one like this setup

G-Rex · 05-14-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Old beemers and sidecars go hand in hand. I kinda want one like this setup

Good luck. I've been looking for an old school R60 basketcase to restore and they are near impossible to find.

On the other hand, if you want one that's finished and ready to go, there are a few out there, but they do command a premium price.

Trip · 05-14-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Good luck. I've been looking for an old school R60 basketcase to restore and they are near impossible to find.

On the other hand, if you want one that's finished and ready to go, there are a few out there, but they do command a premium price.

yeah, you have to know someone that has one to pretty much find one at a decent price. I wanted to restore one a few years ago and came to the same conclusion.

KSGregman · 10-03-2012, 11:53 AM

Eye of the beholder and all that...but....I can't get over the "Why bother? Just take the cage" thing when I see a sidecar set up.

RACER X · 10-03-2012, 12:15 PM

why drive a car, when i can ride?

that bimmer is cool, and i might go that route, i still has to be rreliable as i still have to drive to/from work, then pick the kids up.

maybe 2 sidecars so Z can ride them too school, lol

shmike · 10-03-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

why drive a car, when i can ride?

that bimmer is cool, and i might go that route, i still has to be rreliable as i still have to drive to/from work, then pick the kids up.

maybe 2 sidecars so Z can ride them too school, lol

Look at Homeslice's contractor thread.

Triumph has some great "retro" bikes with modern reliability.

Adeptus_Minor · 10-03-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

Eye of the beholder and all that...but....I can't get over the "Why bother? Just take the cage" thing when I see a sidecar set up.

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Originally Posted by RACER X

why drive a car, when i can ride?

Ok, I can't really say because I haven't ridden one myself, but I've heard that riding with a sidecar rig isn't very much like "riding" anymore. It completely changes the feel and the cornering capabilties.
Take that away and what's left? You're basically just driving a convertible car that you have to gear up for.
Sure, it's something unusual, probably exciting for the kids... but are you really going to enjoy it enough to justify that much room taken up in your garage?

RACER X · 10-03-2012, 12:40 PM

true, and if a recent day retro bike w/ a sidecar came along i'd consider it.

but adding a sidecar is pretty expensive, easily $2-3k for a nice one.

much easier to buy a 'built' one, let somebody else take the hit.

RACER X · 10-03-2012, 12:43 PM

'75 Guzzi

10-03-2012, 12:15 PM	#6
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	why drive a car, when i can ride? that bimmer is cool, and i might go that route, i still has to be rreliable as i still have to drive to/from work, then pick the kids up. maybe 2 sidecars so Z can ride them too school, lol __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-03-2012, 12:40 PM	#9
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	true, and if a recent day retro bike w/ a sidecar came along i'd consider it. but adding a sidecar is pretty expensive, easily $2-3k for a nice one. much easier to buy a 'built' one, let somebody else take the hit. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-03-2012, 12:43 PM	#10
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	'75 Guzzi __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD. Last edited by RACER X; 10-03-2012 at 12:46 PM..

10-03-2012, 11:53 AM	#5
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	Eye of the beholder and all that...but....I can't get over the "Why bother? Just take the cage" thing when I see a sidecar set up.