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martek
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Post subject: anyone with sidecar experience on their scooter???  Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:34 am |
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Joined: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:58 pm
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Hi all, well the Stella with sidecar is due in May and my question is how is the riding a sidecar? I have posted on other sites, but I want a womans perspective. My husband has 2 sidecar rigs and says I will have no problem. any advice?? 
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:46 am |
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Wow! A sidecar will be so cool! Please post pics so we can all drool! 
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:38 pm |
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Hi
My Dad has a sidecar and takes my little sisters and brother in it, my mum dosent like ridin it though because she says it has a mind of its own when cornering!!!!
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Hi I'm Hazel I'm 14 + live in England, I've been into scoots all my life cus of my Mum + Dad I ave 2 scoots a 100 sport + a pk125 my fav rally is Isle of Wight! I luv Oasis Jam Who Rifles ordinary boyz.
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martek
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:29 pm |
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I am really stoked about getting it. I have been reading up lots on riding difference with a sidecar and will really take my time getting comfortable with it!!! I will definitely post when I get it
Mary 
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:56 am |
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my brother keeps talking about getting a bike with a sidecar...I think he just wants to ride around with his dog. you'll have to let us know how different it rides compared to a normal bike.
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 2:07 pm |
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I'm really jealous. I would love to get a sidecar for my scooter.
Would be great for grocery shopping! No more bags or 20 pound boxs of kitty litter on the floor board Think my dog would love riding in it too!
Then I have an excuse to buy him a pair of Doggles
Only thing I heard about sidecars is the turning is totally different.
Guess you can't turn on a dime like on 2 wheels.
That you pretty much need a wide berth and take turns slow.
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martek
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:33 pm |
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My husband has 2 hacks already and tells me that it is different, but, take your time and take the corners slowly and get the feel for it. I also plan on carrying a couple of bags of litter in the sidecar to help balance the weight around the corners. The sidecar steers like a car. no pushing on the right or left handle to turn. I'll have to keep my wits about me, but we really only travel about 35 anyway and on country roads. I will be extra causious for a long time!
Mary
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Post subject: Side Cars Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:18 am |
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I saw a gorgeous Stella with a sidecar on it at Scooter Shop in Orange, CA. It had a real vintage look to it, really awesome!
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:26 pm |
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LOVE the sidecars...but they don't make them in pink to match my stella 
(well that and I can't afford it, lol!)
But I think my dog would LOVE it!
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martek
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 5:31 pm |
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They DO make them in Pink. I was considering ordering the pink and they had 2 in stock in Chicago last month. I actually have to wait for my tangerine one as they have none in stock right now. I love the pink but DH won't ride with me if I get the pink!!!!
Mary
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Post subject: Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:56 pm |
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i was told the side cars only came in the stock colors, and since the pink was limited edition they couldn't do it...
well, if i ever have the money....
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martek
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:33 pm |
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Last month when I was looking, they called Genuine and they had 2 of the sidecars in Pink in stock. Maybe they still do!!!!
mary
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:18 pm |
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Hi Devilgirl, thought I would double check and if you go to the Scooterworks website and look at the 10" sidecars they list the pink as an option. They show they are all on backorder, but at least you could get a pink one if you want one!! I talked to my dealer today and he says my Tangerine bike/sidecar should arrive in 10-14days. Then he will assemble it and I can pick it up after that. I am sooooooo excited!!! I rode my Scarabeo 150 a couple of times last week as the weather has been really nice here in Northwest Ohio.
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