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  Sidecar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A sidecar is an one-wheeled vehicle attached to the side of a motorcycle, producing a three-wheeled vehicle.
The sidecar consists of a frame (which is rigidly fixed to the motorcycle's frame on one side and is supported by the sidecar's wheel on the other side) and of a body.
Some of the few remaining producers of sidecar outfits are IMZ-Ural and Izhmash in Russia, Dnepr in the Ukraine and Chang Jiang in China (all based on the same WWII BMW motorcycle).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sidecar   (287 words)

  
 Sidecar cocktail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sometimes, a small extra portion (the "sidecar") is served in a shot glass in addition to the portion served in the cocktail glass.
The Sidecar was originally invented at a bar in Paris for one of the patrons who was fond of arriving driven in a motorcycle sidecar.
A Sidecar according to Embury, a connoisseur of cocktails rather than a bartender, is simply a Daiquiri with brandy as its base rather than rum, and with Cointreau as the sweetening agent rather than sugar syrup.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sidecar_cocktail   (202 words)

  
 Sidecar -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
A sidecar is an one-wheeled vehicle attached to the side of a (A motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame) motorcycle, producing a three-wheeled vehicle (however, these are not called (A vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals) tricycles).
The sidecar's wheel is sometimes also driven (typically using a (A bevel gear that permits rotation of two shafts at different speeds; used on the rear axle of automobiles to allow wheels to rotate at different speeds on curves) differential gear), to improve the vehicle's ability to go cross-country.
Before the 1950s, sidecars were quite popular, providing a cheap alternative to passenger cars; they have also been used by the (A permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state) army and (The force of policemen and officers) police.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/si/sidecar.htm   (363 words)

  
 Sidecar
The subsequent modification of a solo motorcycle to accomodate a sidecar involves a number of technical changes wich in every case should be reserved for a special BMW garage [sic]..
Camber 3/8" to 7/16" with motorcycle and sidecar occupied.
The electric jack for connetion of the sidecar lighting is situated under the seat on the cross brace of the frame.
www.geocities.com /bmwkees/sidecar.html   (1849 words)

  
 Globe GS200 Sidecar
The sidecar is so light that I carry about 80 lbs of ballast hidden in the trunk in the form of bags of pea gravel and lead shot.
The sidecar frame is suspended from the wheel by a swinging arm on a rubber cylinder, and the body is suspended from the frame by four rubber bands.
Lean-out is the amount the bike leans away from the sidecar, is adjusted by the upper rear strut after removing the upper front strut, and is measured by putting a large carpenter square against the front swing arm and measuring to the upper and lower rims:
aatherton05.home.insightbb.com /Sidecar/Globe.html   (1315 words)

  
 SIDECAR: Card
SIDECAR, with its own kitchen, staff and side entrance is handsomely warm with an intimate period look.
SIDECAR is open for lunch and dinner on a Reservations Only basis or with the SIDECAR Card.
SIDECAR is available for Private Affairs as one of New York's most unique spaces, accepting bookings for parties of 25 to 125.
www.pjclarkes.com /htm/sidecar_card.htm   (125 words)

  
 Sidecars
Cycle sidecars have to be of the banking type because the rigid framed type used on motor cycles tend to lift the third wheel on every downward pressure stroke of the right hand pedal.
The only other sidecar event I have to report is that the VMCC AGM at Marsh Gibbon was graced by the appearance of a 1935 Halfords tandem with period Watsonian sidecar attached.
This sidecar is sharpened at both ends so that men who leer at her must wear a box over their bits that are hangin'." When you think about it if "euphemism" was spelt with an "f" and had a silent "j" in it somewhere it would almost certainly be a Dutch word.
www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~pattle/nacc/arc0010.htm   (7538 words)

  
 Sidecar Industry Council
The majority of sidecars in the USA are produced as a separate product to be attached to the owner's motorcycle either by the sidecar manufacturer or by a local installer.
The result of this fragmentation is virtually no standardization of hardware, fittings, connections, or engineering between different sidecar manufacturers, so the installation of a sidecar on a motorcycle is often a custom job.
It has been impractical for individual sidecar manufacturers or importers to have a voice in the MIC given the relatively high cost of membership.
www.sidecar-industry.com   (333 words)

  
 Sidecar Racing
The classic and supervintage sidecars we race should be able to be driven around corners with one hand, they shouldn’t wobble uncontrollably, and they should be able to withstand at least a seasons’ racing without major failures.
A racing sidecar should be a purpose built vehicle with a frame structure suited to the particular stresses to which it will be exposed.
On most vintage bikes and sidecars the steering axis is a centerline drawn through the center of the steering head bearings.
www.race-uscra.com /sidecars.html   (2141 words)

  
 Motorvation Engineering Sidecar Operation Manual   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The normal operating position for the torsion handle with the sidecar empty and at speeds for around town is the second preload position (where the handle end points to approximately, the 9 o'clock position).
If the sidecar feels like it is pulling right, then take hold of the handle, move it slightly to take the weight off the pin in the preload slot, compress the release lever, and pull the handle back to the next preload position.
The sidecar must be supported on blocks or a dolly to prevent the sidecar from dropping when all the bolts are released.
www.motorvation.com /scmanul1.htm   (3298 words)

  
 Sidecar Seat Belts
Many sidecar owners consider that fitting and using seatbelts in sidecars is a positive contribution to the comfort and safety of the passenger.
However the structure and construction of a sidecar may inhibit the anchoring of the belt with the same degree of security that can be achieved in a car.
“Check sidecar attachments to the motorcycle and ensure that all fixing devices are in place and secure”, “Attempt to move the sidecar in relation to the motorcycle and check for security and attachment”, “For a leanable sidecar check the operation of the attachment pivot points”.
home.freeuk.net /vwphillips/FoSCLegal/SeatBelt   (346 words)

  
 SideCar Multi-Monitor Laptop Notebook Docking Station: Multimonitor Multiple Monitors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The SideCar is a portable notebook computer accessory that enables you to drive up to four extra displays from a Windows XP/2000 notebook — or up to two extra displays from an Apple PowerBook.
Combined with a notebook's built-in LCD display and external monitor support, the SideCar enables up to six displays to be driven by a single Windows laptop.
For those who need a powerful multi-monitor workstation for their primary work, but who want to be able to take their data and applications everywhere they go in a convenient notebook package.
www.digitaltigers.com /sidecar.shtml   (927 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Sidecar
The Sidecar is a cocktail made of 2 ounces brandy 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec Shake or stir with ice.
The sidecar's wheel is sometimes also driven (sometimes using a differential gear), to improve the vehicle's ability to go cross-country.
The BMW logo is a circle (known as a roundel) divided into quadrants of alternating white and light blue color.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sidecar   (697 words)

  
 SideCar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
SideCar allows you to access restricted World Wide Web pages and other network services at Cornell through the use of a Network ID and its password.
SideCar works by communicating with KClient, the Kerberos software developed by MIT that Cornell uses for security with many of its on-line services.
SideCar was developed at Cornell University by Project Mandarin, a consortium of academic institutions collaborating to further client/server technology development.
www.cit.cornell.edu /kerberos/sidecar.html   (191 words)

  
 Motorcycle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some motorcycles can be fitted with a sidecar, this converting it into a 3-wheeler or "hack".
Only the largest touring motorcycles (most prominently, the Honda Goldwing) and a few models that are routinely used with a sidecar are fitted with a reverse gear.
The clutch is typically an arrangement of plates stacked in alternating fashion, one geared on the inside to the engine, and next geared on the outside to the transmission input shaft.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Motorcycle   (4298 words)

  
 Hack! A sportbike with a sidecar!
I was looking for another way to enjoy motorcycling, and sidecars seemed like a diversion that would give me an entirely different perspective on the sport.
Stacy had done several sidecar fabrication projects for various members and was more than willing to tackle this job.
The bike was not designed for sidecar use, and I'm afraid that I may break the upper triple clamp over time.
www.sportriders.com /hack/index.cfm   (1509 words)

  
 Details of the Formula Sidecar Racing Association
Formerly known as the Formula Sidecar Club, looking after the interests of the F2 Sidecar class, it now covers ALL classes and is unique in being the only body that represents the road racing sidecar classes to the governing bodies, and liases with motorcycle road race clubs and officials, on behalf of riders.
In 2003 the FSRA arranged the popular ACU/FSRA Super F2 Sidecar Championship which brought together the top F2 competitors and the up and coming club teams, who were recognized for their efforts in the F2 section.
It is therefore important that sidecar competitors from each of the classes support this organization, in addition the FSRA welcome any road racing sidecar enthusiast to come and join.
www.sidenet.co.uk /clubs/FSRA.htm   (411 words)

  
 Motorcycle Consumer News - Enthusiasts Forum - trike or sidecar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
A sidecar is a pick-up truck, a sports car, and a carnival ride that broke free it's moorings all rolled into one.
Sidecars are just to cool for words and more fun than you can imagine...
The sidecar wheel lifts on any tight right hand turn and the sidecar suspension needs to be beefed up to handle the weight transfered from the tug in hard left turns.
www.mcnews.com /anforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=58287&whichpage=1   (2172 words)

  
 Suzuki Bandit 1200 w EZS Sidecar
The sidecar wheel was a stamped steel car rim, while the bike wheels were composites of spun aluminum rims bolted to an alloy hub.
On the test rig, the hydraulic sidecar brake was connected directly to the rear brake master cylinder, which resulted in somewhat feeble rear braking, and a drag to the right.
The additional hidden touch is that the sidecar body mounts to the frame with vibration isolators, similar to those used to protect sensitive electronic equipment.
www.soundrider.com /archive/bikes/hooligan_hack.htm   (2352 words)

  
 Canadian Sidecar Owners Club
The CSOC (Canadian Sidecar Owners Club) is a family oriented club.
They may not be able to support the weight of a motorcycle while stopped, or use their bike for year round transportation, even in the winter.The CSOC is a club where old and new friends can get together and go for rides.
On the back of the bike wearing the child harness is Kevin and Lynn’s daughter Nancy, while their son Thomas is out of sight in the sidecar.
www.csoc.20m.com   (405 words)

  
 BMW World - Motorcycle Sidecar Champions
Starting in 1954, BMW won the World Sidecar Championship for no less than 20 years, one of the most remarkable records in motor sports.
In the Italian Grand Prix, Wilhelm Noll with Fritz Cron in the sidecar were the first to see the checkered flag from their fully faired BMW sidecar combination.
Their season of success was complemented by two second places - in the Ulster GP at Belfast and the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps - and a third-placed finish in the Isle of Man TT.
www.bmwworld.com /racing/history/motorcycles_sidecar.htm   (771 words)

  
 Joe's Sidecar Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The sidecar was purchased new from California Sidecars in 1981.
The sidecar was easily detachable from the bike and I would take it off for state inspection and slow rides at rallies and poker runs.
It is not possible to remove the sidecar for solo riding due to the large number of modifications to the bike.
home.jtan.com /~joe/sidecar.htm   (519 words)

  
 Cocktail Hour - Drink Recipe Collections, Bars, Liqour Reviews, Drink Links and more mixed drink recipes
However, Harry's Bar in Paris is generally credited with inventing the Sidecar for a patron who often rode in the sidecar of a motorcycle.
The Sidecar was invented in the early 1900's and was popular until the beginning of World War II, but unfortunately was forgotten by most when the War came to an end.
A few years ago, my request for a Sidecar was often met with "are you sure, that's what my grandmother drinks?" Luckily, the Sidecar is now enjoying a renewed popularity and can be easily had at most drinking establishments.
www.drinkoftheweek.com /special/sidecar.htm   (406 words)

  
 Dumonet - Sidecar - New York Restaurant Review
Ditto the thick, tender lamb chops, which were almost worth their extravagant price ($36), and the filet mignon, which came in an overly dense balsamic reduction and was distinguished mostly by the deliciously fat bulb of garlic crushed on its top.
The Sidecar version of steak tartare turned out to be a disastrous agglomeration of purplish burger meat bristling, hedgehog-style, with inedible, overly dry toast points.
If you want to order just one thing at Sidecar, try the scallops, which are plump, neatly seared, and taste pleasingly of lemons.
www.newyorkmetro.com /nymetro/food/reviews/restaurant/n_8832   (1206 words)

  
 Customers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The sidecar has been custom painted and pinstriped to match the factory paint of the the bike and the interior has been sprayed with Rhino-Lining.
This is an early Escort sidecar and had many issues with it's suspension and lack of overall maintenance.
He purchased the sidecar over the internet and had it delivered to us to mount up for him (the fender was on back order at the time).
www.dauntlessmotors.com /Mountinghdw_files/customers.htm   (2287 words)

  
 CUL Gateway: SideCar
SideCar allows you to access databases on the Gateway that are restricted to current Cornell students, faculty, and staff.
SideCar launches automatically when Bear Access is started, or you can launch it manually.
SideCar page at CIT for more information about installing and running SideCar.
www.library.cornell.edu /t/help/technical/set_up/sidecar.html   (138 words)

  
 Firefly's Sidecar Spot
That Velorex wound up being my first sidecar, and it was attached to my Virago 1100 using a subframe fabricated at Side Strider.
Other modifications included a small automobile radial on the bike's rear wheel, an Avon Sidecar Triple Duty on the front, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, driver floorboards and a heel-toe shifter, and a chrome hitch to pull my kit-built cargo trailer.
My partner Kathi sanded the inside of the sidecar and is in the process of finishing the interior in a combination of pecan stained wood and grey vinyl.
www.qworld.org /Firefly/sidecar.html   (508 words)

  
 MIT Mandarin Project (SideCar) Home Page
SideCar allows your workstation to authenticate you to our webserver.
Because this communication path is independent of the web browser itself, SideCar can be used to request that the client provide Kerberos authentication.
SideCar can then forward this authentication back to the web server in a secure way.
mitvma.mit.edu /mandarin/sidecar.html   (243 words)

  
 UNITED SIDECAR ASSOCIATION
The United Sidecar Association (USCA) was formed in 1976 to serve as a coordinating body for local sidecar clubs and associations, which also acting in a national interest to support positive legislation for motorcyclist’s right.
USCA - approved instructors pass on sidecar driving skills to motorcyclists, whether they are sidecarists or not, in a hands-on fashion.
The USCA also publishes manuals on sidecar operation and a sidecar catalog, which depicts current and non-current sidecars.
www.uralparts.com /uralhow/18usca.htm   (287 words)

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