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laennecr said:
Decide to afix a Ural tub to my classic. Fun and convenient for groceries although it is a workout steering it around. The dog likes it as well. View attachment 10773View attachment 10774
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That’s cool. A few weeks ago I stopped at a roadside cafe and started chatting to three guys who were on a road trip around England. Two had sidecars on their bikes. So rarely seen over here. Looked like tremendous fun.
 
kate_brett said:
Does the chair ever “fly” and how heavy is the steering ?
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Yes, it does fly on fast, tight right turns. It's very manageable with some practice. The steering effort depends on the road. Bumpy roads with a distinct crown pull to the right quite a bit requiring constant correction which can get tiresome after a few hours. Smooth roads are pleasant but still require some corrections. Overall, it's fun and in my opinion worth the extra effort.
 
Very nice! ... Can you modify/adjust the angle (toe in/toe out) between the bike and the side hack to help with the steering corrections?
 
Ulrich said:
Very nice! ... Can you modify/adjust the angle (toe in/toe out) between the bike and the side hack to help with the steering corrections?
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I guess I could, but it was set up by a professional with many years of experience. This is the best it can get according to him. The Ural is a very heavy sidecar being all steel and aluminum. Straight line isn't bad. Additional steering dampening is needed. Waiting on an extra dampener.
 
harryball said:
I want to do that, riding 2 Urals now. Who attached the sidecar, was it DIY, mount information etc...??
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Took the Ural tub to Texas Sidecar Company for the attachment. They did some modifications to make the Ural rig fit the R18. They did a good job and I highly recommend them.
 
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