Super Ténéré sidecar...

[HHH]

You'll either hate or love it, still, interesting to see the project coming along.

I was just browsing and came along this Super Ténéré forum, they speak French so I used Google to translate the page.

Note there are more pictures, the ones I posted belong to the following forum.
http://www.super-tenere.org/t8664-ma-1200xtz-side-carisee

Enjoy!!

 

[Bushyar15]

Pretty cool!!! Just yesterday I was looking at the Ural thinking how cool a sidecar would be to take my dog with me n some of my trips… And I thought how cool would it be to have the comfort of the S10.

I actually can't afford one, but it sure is cool!

 

[2112]

They are certainly different, lots of work has gone into them too. Not my cup of tea though.

 

[barkingllizard]

cool... not gonna do it, but cool.....

 

[Maxified]

Man, my dog would love that setup. I think he is partial to the yellow one.

 

[patrickg450]

so why the diff front end on the 2 of the bikes? I have looked and see the suspension is totally redone. any input/experience?

 

[Don in Lodi]

so why the diff front end on the 2 of the bikes? I have looked and see the suspension is totally redone. any input/experience?

For a pure side car rig they need to steer differently to increase their stability, thus the weird front end. Steering is done differently when you can lean and when you can't. A side car can steer with normal forks, not perfectly, then the side car can be removed and the bike ridden normally. Even Urals are available both ways. There are probably more side cars out there with forks than the dedicated front end. With the pure side car front end it's almost impossible to ride without the side car attached. I've heard of it being done in an emergency, not fun.
LOL, just realized that bottom hack is a white water kayak.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

It has to really suck on the trails.

 

[HHH]

It has to really suck on the trails.

lol...but to cross the creek it will float...

 

[Big Blu]

It has to really suck on the trails.

Off road and winter riding in snow/ice is one reason folks go to a sidecar rig. It's more stable then 2 wheels and won't fall over! Add a warn winch and you can get out of any sticky situation. Ural, and a few manufactures in Europe offer a 2 wheel drive set up where they drive the wheel on the chair. Their even a company that offers a 3 wheel drive setup.

Three years ago I met a guy in Germany that was travelling RTW in a rig. He's been RTW many times on 2 wheels but after loosing a leg Russia he's now rides a rig. An interesting guy, one of the silent founders of Globe Riders and a tour guide for them. As I recall he's from the Seattle area.

Rigs are very popular in Australia for adventure riding in the Out Back. Seems the Aussie's pride them selves on being self contained, some building rigs that convert to sleepers and some with built in refrigeration and cooking capability...

I've spent a an hour or so as a passenger and a few minutes piloting a rig in a gravel field, fun, big time fun, made me smile.

Some interesting stuff going on in the HACKS topic on ADVRider..... Take a look, it's a whole new world!

Paul

 

[TimLaw]

Cool idea although I'd hate to see the price tag.

Observations: The front tire is huge! Although I like the concept, the sidecar looks a little too upscale for a dual sport bike. I would prefer to see a "dual sport" sidecar that looks rugged, has offroad tires, crash bars, skid plate, off road lights....even if it may not go off road, it has to look to part. It could do some easy back country roads, deserts, etc...

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Add a warn winch and you can get out of any sticky situation.

Interesting perspective. I've had my preconceived notions changed a few times in life. I guess this could be another potential example. I discovered my negative attitude about ATVs was way off the mark, so it's not all that hard for me to believe that adding a wheel (or dropping one) could also provide enjoyment in the rough stuff.

 

[Big Blu]

Interesting perspective. I've had my preconceived notions changed a few times in life. I guess this could be another potential example. I discovered my negative attitude about ATVs was way off the mark, so it's not all that hard for me to believe that adding a wheel (or dropping one) could also provide enjoyment in the rough stuff.

Seems to be a great way to share the experience with the wife, the kid, or the pet! Many dog owners have a hack just for that purpose.

Paul

 

[becoyote]

I had a gs with a sidecar. Pretty cool. If I did it again I would use a v-strom. Cheap, easy to find and not being shaft drive makes it easy to gear it down just a bit.