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Sean · 06-15-2010, 10:43 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, 09:54 PM

Sick! And welcome!

Avatard · 06-16-2010, 10:43 PM

Nice hack!

Dave · 06-17-2010, 12:37 AM

i think he either forgot about us or doesnt care

sidecar55 · 06-17-2010, 08:07 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.

Avatard · 06-17-2010, 01:23 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.

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-17-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

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.

oh so sorta in the same way that i keep airplanes im riding in aloft by drinking copius amounts of booze and constantly praying/willing the plane not to crash.

Mr Lefty · 06-17-2010, 09:05 AM

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

the chi · 06-17-2010, 09:36 AM

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

NONE_too_SOFT · 06-17-2010, 11:07 AM

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

06-16-2010, 09:54 PM	#2
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, 10:43 PM	#3
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.

06-17-2010, 12:37 AM	#4
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, 10:43 PM	#1
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, 08:07 AM	#5
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, 09:05 AM	#8
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, 11:07 AM	#10
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?