As I mentioned in my previous post I am in the process of attaching an old trials sidecar to my even older Suzuki SP400 with a view to Green Lanes and possibly a long distance trial or two such as the Ilkley Classic Trial

Before I start getting carried away with the MIG welder I need to know how the side car should be set up.

As it is the sidecar lines up with the sidecar axle about 9 1/2 inches ahead of the bike's rear axle when there is a slight toe in. I understand this is about right, please let me know if I’m wrong.

My biggest concern is lean out or not. I understand that most road outfits have a couple of degrees lean out. I am not sure if this is to overcome road camber or the effects of the sidecar suspension being compressed once the passenger is on it.

I have also read that off road outfits should be vertical when un-laden, hence my confusion.

Can anyone help, lean in, lean out or vertical, measured with the suspension compressed or un-laden? Confused…..help!

Come one people 258 views and no advice! I think it needs some incorrect advice to get things started and then every one will chip in!! Or is all this side car set up that big a secret??

Edited September 23, 201114 yr by lakelandramblers

if you havent already found it

if you look at previous thread called sidecar plans you will see some useful advice re setting up a chair

etc

regards paul