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Originally Posted by mainlinecoffee
It was my understanding that if the sidecar is hinged to the bike that you still counter steer and lean in,is this Incorrect? Would it only change if it was solid mounted?
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To the best of my knowledge there are solidly mounted side cars although I seem to remember a very exotic rig with a side car that leaned with the bike. The engineering and geometry would be a big challenge to get right for a proper set-up.
For a home built rig I would likely try for a solid mount with a couple inches of suspension on the car. This could be accomplished using a shock from a small bike. Your attachments to the bike frame would have to incorporate adjustment capabilities for alignment of the car wheel to track properly. Either that or make it so the side wheel can be adjusted for toe-in or toe-out. I have no clue if castor adjustments would be needed.
Just had a thought. Use the forks and wheel from a smaller bike. Built in suspension and if you can figure a way to mount with the triple tree you have a built in adjuster. Just figure a way to lock it when toe in etc is correct. Also use the side car brake( a drum brake would work)slaved to the rear brake of the bike. A bit complicated but doable at home with some scrounging and used parts.