Sidecar Trials

Wow! took place in my first chair event a few weeks ago. Whilst waiting for my chair to be fitted to my Beamish, someone else in the club had fitted one to a TY Pinky. Neither of us had ridden sidecar before and the start was not clever or pretty but the more we rode, the more we improved and at the end I was hooked, so much that I am not sure if I want to ride or go in the chair (which was where I ended up) !!! The fact that two people now have outfits has resulted in the club having a white route sidecar class for next year where the venue suits it and we hope that more people will come on board... So a quick question? Wha'ts the scoring? When does the passengers beha…

Calling all sidecar crews! The Norfolk & Suffolk group are again running the popular East of England charity trial on the 21st June 2015. But this time will be including sidecars on two routes. The venue is The Trials Park, Corton, Suffolk, NR32 5LE. Situated between the seaside towns of Gt Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Camping is available at the venue over the hole weekend. We have a small but strong sidecar following within the Eastern Centre. But would love to see a good entry of crews to show off the skills of sidecar trials to a new group of trials enthusiasts.

Hi im looking for someone to passenger me based in Surrey want to ride locally plus the British Championship sidecar Nationals clubman class.

I have taken the brave/foolish/mad (delete where applicable)decision to purchase a sidecar off of ebay to pair with a Montesa 348. Having ridden schoolboy twinshocks in the 80's, mono more recently and then moving back to twin shocks I suddenly had the urge to give sidecars a go.... I am wondering if the sidecar enthusiast's can help with the following: 1) What are the common mounting points for the chair to the bike and how should I approach a Montesa 348 2) For a newbie what are the basics and how would you build up the practice ? any help appreciated Rob

I have always had a desire to ride a trails outfit and, after many years of prevarication, I have finally taken the plunge and bought a chair. I am planing to attach it to my 1986 JCM 320cc. The bike has an air shock and I am hoping pumping it up to the max will make the rear stiff enough for the extra weight. There is plenty of information here about fitting but would welcome guidance on some specific points. I was going for a vertical bike/sidecar wheel. Should I be looking load the bike to allow for any sag in the suspension when in use? It is suggested that some tinkering to the mountings may me necessary to get the best ride. Do adjustable mount…

For some reason the Mel Harrison sidecar national trial this weekend seems to lack interest in the sidecar fraternity despite the fact that a month ago the decision was taken NOT to run the event at Cockhill Mines, Greehow in the interests of safety. Cockhill is not exactly user friendly towards three wheelers. An approach was made to Norman Shepherd at Fellbeck to stage the trial on his acres, to which Norman promptly gave the nod. With a fine mixture of streams, woodland, rocks, and grassy climbs and gullies, wet and dry over a lap distance of almost two miles all off road the venue is ideal being three miles from Pateley Bridge town centre. Just TEN …

This Sunday's (25th) Normandy club trial includes a sidecar class. This is aimed at first timers on 3 wheels and those just wanting an easy trial. The venue is Sethern in Dunsfold, Surrey for more information check Normandy's website www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

For all you sidecar enthusiasts, the Goodwin Sheild is being hosted by Normandy Club on the 27th of February 2011 at the Old Quarry Betchworth, Nr Dorking, Surrey.

It is with great regret that the Lakes MTA have today taken the decision to cancel The Lakes Sidecar Trial and the Twin Shock Team Trial scheduled for this weekend ( 23rd and 24th July). The lack of entries in the support classes have made this difficult decision necesary. THe clash with the Reeth 3 Day was always going to be difficult but this combined with the Barbon Hill Climb and other events taking place in the area have left us with no man power to run an event up to the required standard. All entry fees will be returned or shredded. The Lakes MTA apologieses for any inconvienience caused

I have a 2003 rev3 270 spare and would like to add a chair to it any advice welcome. Is it suitable and if so what chair and suggested price? Thanks

Sidecar entries for this years trial MUST be sent in ASAP so the committee can continue to plan the event. Everything is in place, the routes have been decided and all that is needed now is for you guys to lick that stamp and stick the entry form in the post. Alternatively, visit our website www.manx2day.co.uk and go to the entries page. Here you can enter online via the ACU online entries page. Without the riders and passengers the event wont be the same. REMEMBER, book you travel and accommodation ASAP. Any queries, do not hesitate to contact us on manx2daytrial@hotmail.com

Typically what sort of percentage stiffer rear shock spring do you boys fit ??

Which is the best brand of bike to turn into a sidecar? are there pros and cons of each brand? What changes need to be made to the bike?

How the hell do you ride these things!!!!! This morning I set off to the MOT station on my Suzuki SP400 and trials chair, along with two bags of sand as ballast. I now know that you can't brake and turn left at the same time. Anyway now road legal so off this afternoon with my newly press-ganged monkey in the chair and we soon come to terms with left and right turns on tarmac. I presume that the set up is something like as it goes in a straight line, but on right hand turns it under-steers and the front wheel hops sideways. On really tight right turns it feels as if the back end slides sideways under power. When we got the thing off road the fun really started! I do…

Hi, I'm based in Western Australia and looking for a chair for my Sherco or information of to build one, all help appreciated. Paul

Is there anywhere in the Yorkshire area that does pre 65 sidecar trials. I am a complete novice although I raced sidecar outfits for 27 years and now find I am missing being involved in some form of motorcycle sport. I have been in touch with a number of clubs and it seems no one caters for sidecars within a 3 hour drive of me I would even be interested in twinshock but it has to be sidecars. Thanks

Results, photos and a video from the event held on a very wet 3rd March can be found on the Normandy club website http://www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

I have bought a Trials sidecar is there any clubs out in the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk area? I have heard of Southend MCC but can't find details atm.. having said that just started to look!!!

Results and some cracking photos (courtesy of Gary Attfield) can be found on the Normandy website http://www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

Thought I'd share my new sidecar outfit. I made the chair as a close copy of a Rushton a colleague lent me that he uses with a Montesa. Tubing is 19mm x 1.6 and 25mm x 2.5mm. Chair wheel lead is 10.0''. Shock is from Falcon. Wheel hub is an unknown brand with 20mm ID bearings. Rim is 17'' x 1.2'm Honda Cub with tyre to suit. Brake is Hope. Swing arm is on nylon bushes and bronze sleeved shaft - thought I'd try without roller bearings and see how long it lasted...at least it won't seize with rust! Bike is a 2002 Gasgas 250 Pro. First outing last weekend was entertaining to say the least. Hope to do some club trials at Mansfield Maun and see how we get on...