Sidecar racing.

[damo1]

Looking at getting into sidecar racing and am having trouble finding any info on buliding them.

And for that matter any for sale.

Anyway not sure weather to buy or build, both have pros and cons.

And info on buliding an outfit greatly appreciated.

Looking an a short-kneeler maybe formula 2/ post classic

[Cruisecontrol]

Do you need a passenger?

[Booster]

Damo PM Bones , he doesn't get on here very often but realy knows his sidecar stuff and whats out there thats any good

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

Do you need a passenger?


No! the missus is coming racing with me.[:p]

But i'll do the fair thing and ad you to my list, your about 6 or 7 on the list.:(

Every body you tell about it wants to come swing for ya.:D

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Booster

Damo PM Bones , he doesn't get on here very often but realy knows his sidecar stuff and whats out there thats any good


Cheers mate will do;)

[RUSS M8]

This is the club in NSW for sidecars mate, they know all there is to know!
http://www.almcc.com.au/

[puppet]

zed14 used to race sidecars.

[Large]

quote:Originally posted by puppet

zed14 used to race sidecars.


I was just thinking the same thing...saw him and Chris run a couple of times.

Those GSXR1000 powered outfits used to go past him like he was standing still, but he won some state championship on that old banger[8D]

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Cruisecontrol

Do you need a passenger?


Aren't you sick of being a passenger Dan?

[fimpBIKES]

talk to rexie and chris41

they have had a crack in the past, could probably supply some cheap parts too

[Chris41]

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271435828.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110517327268&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
This one is on ebay as a classified add for $ 5000.00
A Formula 2 may be the best value for Money though.
I will check with a few guys to see whats around

Chris

[damo1]

Cheers mate, i still want to know whats involved in building one.

[Weaselman]

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271529960.jpg

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Weaselman


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271529960.jpg



I've seen this before:D

Theres some fuckn work in that i reacon looks pretty special aye.[:I]

[JackTar]

You'd look pretty special sitting in it that's for sure.

Damo,
What type of sidecar are you after- LCR -long wheelbase with rear engine you could easly spend $100000 but you would be at the pointy end of a race.Most of the guys use gsxr 1000 but any late 1000 is ok.There are no plans.You will have to come to a race meeting and have a look.If you are in Sydney I can explain the differences at a meeting.Give me a call 0413 833891
cheers Bones

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by bones

Damo,
What type of sidecar are you after- LCR -long wheelbase with rear engine you could easly spend $100000 but you would be at the pointy end of a race.Most of the guys use gsxr 1000 but any late 1000 is ok.There are no plans.You will have to come to a race meeting and have a look.If you are in Sydney I can explain the differences at a meeting.Give me a call 0413 833891
cheers Bones


I was thinking f2 shorty kneeler, with front engine( or the one you kneel over) not looking at spending big money just trying to way up some options at the moment wether to build or buy.
I've spoken to a few guys at the last couple of meeting i've been to and they recon you could pick something up mech in good condition but fair cosmetically for around the 3-5k mark. Is that realistic???

Damo
F2 is a realy good choice. You will learn more about riding than just using hp.If you are in Sydney who have you spoken to?I don't think you will get much for 3-5k.Maybe pickup a chassis for 2-3k which will need a lot of work then fit an engine-the later the better.You have to be careful with chassis as some are not much good.If you get a bike that steers well you will have a ball,if not you will have to fight it always
I know of 2 bikes in Sydney,both good,but they are both over 10k I think.How much can you do? welding?machening? Nothing is available off the shelf.I will help any way I can.Call me.
Cheers Bones

[Chris41]

Next race is Sunday May 16 at Wakefield Park Drop down and have a chat with some of the guys if you can,

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by bones

Damo
F2 is a realy good choice. You will learn more about riding than just using hp.If you are in Sydney who have you spoken to?I don't think you will get much for 3-5k.Maybe pickup a chassis for 2-3k which will need a lot of work then fit an engine-the later the better.You have to be careful with chassis as some are not much good.If you get a bike that steers well you will have a ball,if not you will have to fight it always
I know of 2 bikes in Sydney,both good,but they are both over 10k I think.How much can you do? welding?machening? Nothing is available off the shelf.I will help any way I can.Call me.
Cheers Bones


Yes mate mate i'm in Sydney, i've just spoken to who ever is willing to talk really in the pits?? Which seems to be anyone if you show an interest.
I can weld and fabricate anything prety much out of steel and if i need machining i'd go to bens and see the boys dwn there.
10k is a lot more than i was thinking though! I was loving the idea of around 5k, but was wondering about the building side of it??
Yeah i thought f2 was a good choice from what i'd seen and heard so thats where i want to go to start.

Next race is Sunday May 16 at Wakefield Park Drop down and have a chat with some of the guys if you can,

I'll have to see how i go, eastern creek is a better venue for me to drop in so when is the next meetting there???

Damo
June 27 at Eastern Creek. PCRA meeting so all classes except classic will be there.I will ask around and see if any suitable chassis are about.Best to find one which was made by a known maker eg windle, mgf,peterbuilt.Some home built bikes don't steer very well. Women make excelent passengers.
cheers Bones

[craig]

Spotted this at weckers in south east qld. Don't know anything about it, or transport to you but may be worth a call if its cheap enough. 07 38043333

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271893178.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271929746.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271889208.jpg


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1271936138.jpg

[damo1]

MAAAATE that exactly what i'm after;)

But i'm gonna have to put this dream on hold for a bit, as of today
my finances are very tight and cant sretch them for a rig at the moment.

But i will deffinatly hook up at soem stage with the boys at the track for a chat when i'm back in the market.

Cheers for the advice and hopefully speak soon.

[craig]

This blokes not trying to sell so might still be around when your ready. sorry about picture size, i haven't posted in a long time, just forgot to resize.

Hey Daymo
I've found a sidecar for you. Chassis only, used to have a tz750. I was the last one to ride it around 1990. It has been sitting since then. As I remember it steerad verry well. Would be an excellent chassis for F2. Call me 0413 833891
cheers Bones

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by bones

Hey Daymo
I've found a sidecar for you. Chassis only, used to have a tz750. I was the last one to ride it around 1990. It has been sitting since then. As I remember it steerad verry well. Would be an excellent chassis for F2. Call me 0413 833891
cheers Bones


Cheers mate but until i sell my bike nothing is gonna happen.

Thanks

[boris]

you having 1 of them years too Damo?I'll be glad when it's over mate

[damo1]

Yeah mate it's - to put it plainly fucked[V]

[saxon]

Hello to all, I know this is 12 months past now but I'm in the hunt for a post classic outfit as per the pictured one or just a rolling chassis ... ok I'm in the UK but have the cash ready to buy and import if anyone knows of any for sale ... cheers guys [8D]

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by saxon

Hello to all, I know this is 12 months past now but I'm in the hunt for a post classic outfit as per the pictured one or just a rolling chassis ... ok I'm in the UK but have the cash ready to buy and import if anyone knows of any for sale ... cheers guys [8D]


Chuck a post in here mate.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=26