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07-26-2008, 10:47 AM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Attachment: trailer-3.JPG Just bought a new sidecar for my CX - actually my bike fits inside it - and can even bring a horse along in case of a break-down <smiles> ....... Aye, a "double wide horse trailer" ....... and as this is the customizing section - figure it fits better here - as I plan on putting double dutch doors on the back, can actually fit 2 bikes on one side (12ft long) - and customize the other side with sliding windows, a cot, table, chairs and basic camper ...... and don't have to crouch as over 7ft high ........  so that's my plan, and along with a gallon of paint - I think it will come in very handy for storing my bike in the winter - (much better than my kitchen) ........  so for now here's a pic of my new sidecar project <LOL> ... Cheers, Bryan  Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 11:19 AM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Best part is it's licensed and inspected till next June - so everything works -  and picked it up for under $1,000. - so cheaper than a sidecar ....... now all I need is a horse to haul it around <grin> ...... Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 12:52 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 509 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! You gonna haul that sucker with the wagon? Tom '82 Silverwing Chopper '02 750 Shadow http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx    Report

07-26-2008, 1:08 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Aye Tome, was thinking about it - but probably will sell the wagon and buy a truck or preferably a jeep ..... yet also remember I'm not hauling two horses - just the bike and some camping gear ...... and will be lightening the frame to aluminum, and replacing the wood floor with aluminum ...... this is only the starting point of my customizing - yet believe a lot easier n' cheaper than from scratch ...... Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 1:17 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Attachment: trailer-1.JPG Another pic - and picture a raised cot (over bike) on right side - with ladder ....... small kitchen sink, n' stove at front with cabinets above and a lounge chair n' t.v. / stereo system ....... man Buster n' I could live nicely in that <grin> ....... Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 1:19 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Attachment: trailer-2.JPG Another pic ... Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 2:23 PM PWG in Lowgap NC Joined on 01-08-2008 Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway Posts 551 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Don't forget the cooler. 82 Honda GL 500 SilverWing Trike "Old Yeller" 06 Suzuki S 50 Boulevard Cruiser ANY WARM DAY ABOVE GROUND IS A GOOD ONE (unknown senior citizen)    Report

07-26-2008, 2:40 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Knew somebody was gonna mention the bar-fridge ....... obviously that's #1 on my list - along with the stock to fill it ...... Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 2:44 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 509 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! That is gonna make an awesome camper! Tom '82 Silverwing Chopper '02 750 Shadow http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx    Report

07-26-2008, 3:04 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Aye Tom - but also like the idea of another project - as I'm getting bored sitting around waiting for car parts - and not ready to do any house reno's till I get my wagon finished ....... so that I can haul the materials ..... damn lumber company want's $75. to bring even a sheet of ply 4 miles ....... so, know I probably change my plans with the wind, but have thought this through - in fact, was planning on building a camper trailer last year - but never had the finances ....... so now's my chance - and hopefully will be able to enjoy many weeks of travel (with my doggie n' bike) ....... ie: thinking of crossing Canada with stops along the way ..... along with more trips around the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton - and going to next year's Amish Rally in style <grin> .... Cheers, Bryan  Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 3:30 PM LRCXed Joined on 05-15-2008 Sacramento, California Posts 373 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Bryan, that thing is made to carry the load right over the axle...horses! You have plenty of room to extend the back end a few feet and still keep it balanced. It would give you more room to build your luxury camper. I think it's a cool idea! Rock on! Larry If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/    Report

07-26-2008, 3:48 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Thanks Larry - never even thought of that - but good idea - n' reason I have this in the customizing forum <grin> ....... geeze, I was looking at other horse haulers - and couldn't believe the prices - even used these things sell in the $5 to $10 K range ....... so a steal at $1K ...... Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 3:53 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Actually Larry - instead of extending the trailer - what do you think about me making a canvas covered roll out awning for the back - that way can enjoy the fresh air, and put a picnic table or bbq under ????  May even sleep under the stars !!!!! Cheers, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 4:10 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Can't wait to get it here and tear it all apart and start customizin' it ...... and always accepting more suggestions - as my ol' brain can be stubborn at times - but I do take everything to heart and listen ....... leastwise till I figure out a possibly better solution ........  and even then I don't act too quickly as it takes another dozen brews to totally convince me <smiles> .... Cheers, n' Happy Campin' Trails Ahead, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 6:38 PM Jordan31 Joined on 06-12-2007 West Virginia Posts 70 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Just make sure no one hooks up and pulls away with a new bike/trailor combo! http://jordango.com/cafe-racer/    Report

07-26-2008, 8:12 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! You  gotta be kiddin' cause I'm a ol' biker n' have a young biker doggie to protect me and everything that's his ..... so just try to hook up and I'll read your obit !!!!!! Bry n' Buster Brown ...... Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 8:22 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!!     Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 8:46 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Aye Jordon - don't take me back to the dark side again - as I really have been fighting for years to remove myself from it - Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-26-2008, 8:51 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 577 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! I once upon a time followed a horse trailer just like that. The tail was blowin' in the wind and right below was a sign that said: "Don't Be What You See." Ron in PA    Report

07-26-2008, 8:53 PM mcreviver Joined on 05-06-2007 Williamsport, PA Posts 577 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! So, when you redo the back doors on that trailer to fully enclose it, paint a horse's arse on it and add those words below. Ron in PA    Report

07-26-2008, 8:56 PM bfknova Joined on 03-15-2008 Nova Scotia Posts 478 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Aye Ron - Thanks for the positive attitude once again - as that what I live for - and aye - a pair of horses arses on the back would be cool !!!!!!!!!!  Cheers, n' Happy Trails Ahead, Bryan Keep the rubber side down and alway shake a bro's hand when passing or standing still - EH !!    Report

07-28-2008, 5:49 AM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 509 Re: My new sidecar .... !!!!!! Bryan, If you made the back door a laydown type door, there would be your ramp for loading bike and a floor for your canvas roofed porch. You prob already thought of that though. Tom '82 Silverwing Chopper '02 750 Shadow http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/29599/ShowPost.aspx    Report

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