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Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.

Hilarious!

[Sidecar Dan]

That is awesome! Your paint guys did a fantastic job too. Hands down the coolest looking sidecar set-up I've seen. Did you have a reverse gear installed on the bike? Seems like it would be difficult to maneuver without one.

I did not.  I have not had an issue with it so far.  My 92' Heritage doesn't have it.  It's simply requires you "think" before you park sometimes.  I call it "Fred Flintstone Reverse".... when I have to use my feet.  I had it on my Goldwing, which was great, but it's not "necessary" per se.  

Example:  If I have a "down hill" parking spot...I back in....if it's uphill.....I pull in and back out.  

[GregKhougaz]

Looks great, Dan.     How does the motor handle the extra weight? 

[Sidecar Dan]

It's no problem.  I have (a little lighter of course) had sidecars on lots of bikes.  I have a 200 Lbs. rig on my 92' Heritage with a 80" Motor and it was fine until you went uphill with a full load.  It would run, but I would peg the throttle and hit about 65 MPH.  I added a S&S 111" and it solved that problem!   

As for the CVO....it's no problem pulling the rig.  This motor is a BEAST.  You have to remember that 100+ Torque is more than some small cars that weigh more.  Like a VW, etc....I have a "MPG penalty" and average about 32 MPG.  As far as pulling it?  I don't think it stresses this motor much compared to smaller displacement rigs. This engine is 1800+ CC so it's comparable to the Goldwing from a CC stand point and it has a low torque band, so the GRUNT is what pulls the weight. 

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My wife wants to know what the noise level is in the sidecar. Do you have a DB meter?

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Dan, you have yourself a beauty!     This is really a class act.  . The craftsmanship is A+.

[AL123]

  sweet!!!

[Sidecar Dan]

My wife wants to know what the noise level is in the sidecar. Do you have a DB meter?

I don't have one.....maybe if the iphone has a app for it I can get you something.  If you can do the research if there is a APP for that I'd be happy to try it for you.  It may be a week or two as I'm out of town on Business.

The answer from my wife is:   "it depends".....!  I have 4" Rineharts...which are LOUD...they ping off the Sidecar, but not so loud that your eyes or ears would bleed.  My wife wears ear plugs just to reduce the "general noise".  If she forgets to put them in she knows it, but it's not like being on the back of the bike....so quieter than that.  There is very little wind noise with the shape of the canopy.  This is the same shape as our Goldwing (she didn't wear plugs in that one ever) and protects you very well.  So.....the pipes are the biggest factor for noise.  Even with the pipes it's not so loud that she can't use our SENA Headsets (for a frame of reference), she can even use her phone (paired up via bluetooth with the headset) while driving on the Highway at 70 (speaks volumes at the noise canceling capabilities of the SENA headsets).  She uses a 'wrap around' style that she can wear without a helmet or with a 1/2 helmet.  http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-sph10-bluetooth-helmetless-headset-intercom. 

The answer to the question you didn't ask:  I feel the "popping" of the wind on the bike is worse for your hearing than the noise from the bike, and she wouldn't have any of the wind pressure/popping on the ears that you'd get on the passenger seat.  I wear a 3/4 helmet and no ear plugs and it's fine.  I wear this helmet and headset:  http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-mag-9-sena-helmet-solids  If I'm not wearing a 3/4 I have "molded" ear plugs for a 1/2 helmet.  Even on the Goldwing, where noise wasn't the issue, I felt my hearing being effected by the wind on long trips and started wearing ear plugs and then switched to a flip up helmet and that stopped the wind issue. 

If you wore a 3/4 Helmet, ear buds, or plugs in the Sidecar that would probably be enough even with the pipe issues.  If you have stock pipes, I'd bet you would be fine without any extra hearing protection.  It is definitely not LOUDER than being ON the back pillion! 

I hope that answers your question. 

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IPhone app is called SPL Meter. Believe it is free.

[North Georgia Hawg]

That is an AWESOME setup! It's one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time.

Absolutely gorgeous! WELL DONE!!! 

[Sidecar Dan]

IPhone app is called SPL Meter. Believe it is free.

I'll find it and run a test for you.....Like I said it may be end of the week. 

[roly4]

Totally amazed! That is beautiful. Well done sir!

[dlaws01]

Can you get one with a quick jettison option that works while on the road in case my wife get to talking too much? 

[Sidecar Dan]

Can you get one with a quick jettison option that works while on the road in case my wife get to talking too much? 

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[BaggerProud]

I have never been a side-car type but your rig is absolutely awesome! Beautiful!!!