How do you mount a sidecar on a motorcycle?
I-bolt is used on motorcycle subframes and motorcycle upper rear sidecar mounts. The motorcycle fender/strut mount is drilled out and I-bolt is installed to attach sidecar rear upper strut mount to. Free shipping in the USA. e-mail me for world wide shipping cost. One 3-3/8″ zinc plated I-bolt with nut for custom motorcycle sidecar mount.
How big are the shims for sidecar mounts?
Shim kit for sidecar U-Clamp mounts. Comes with 4 shims painted silver. They are 2 inches long by 1-3/16 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick. Each shim has a dimple for the I-bolt to seat in. The shim sits against the motorcycle frame to keep it from getting bent in by the I-bolt in the U-Clamp.
How does a four point sidecar mounting system work?
Being a four point mounting system you can see the lack of triangulation between the upper and lower rear arms. Combining this with the up and down travel of the swing arm it probably did not take the rear of the sidecar long to start sagging.
How big are the bolts on a sidecar?
All eye bolts are also 11.5mm, just under 1/2″. This is an OEM Inder Sidecar mounting kit and will work on other Metric import sidecars. Check the measurements on your frame. You may still need to custom make some mounting parts for your particular motorcycle and this kit will give you a great start.
Where do you mount a sidecar on a motorcycle?
There are four mounts that must be installed on the motorcycle frame: two upper mounts for attaching the sidecar struts and two lower mounts for attaching the sidecar mounting arms. 1. Locate the right upper frame split joint just in front of the exhaust pipe.
Being a four point mounting system you can see the lack of triangulation between the upper and lower rear arms. Combining this with the up and down travel of the swing arm it probably did not take the rear of the sidecar long to start sagging.
Shim kit for sidecar U-Clamp mounts. Comes with 4 shims painted silver. They are 2 inches long by 1-3/16 inch wide by 1/8 inch thick. Each shim has a dimple for the I-bolt to seat in. The shim sits against the motorcycle frame to keep it from getting bent in by the I-bolt in the U-Clamp.
How do you adjust the back of a sidecar?
In figure 4 one of the two holding bolts on the sidecar frame is visible, as well as the two Locknuts on the Clevis Adjusting Bolt. Attach the Sliding Clamp to the rear part of the sidecar frame with Bolts, Lockwashers, and Nuts. Tighten the Bolts only enough to hold the Sliding Clamp in place at this time.