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Originally Posted by greglepore
Sidecar rigs are hard to ride due to the uneven cornering -like a bike in one direction, like a trike in the other.
I get the "dump" thing. I've got issues as well (as FB and I have discussed) and my biggest motorcycling hangup is simple low speed dumps to to strength stuff.
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Would respectfully disagree Greg. I owned and rode a Ural for some time. Turning either direction is not like a 2 wheel bike at all. No leaning possible or required. Turning left, the sidecar is planted firmly to the ground. Go as fast as you want. Turning right it’s the exact same maneuver with a measure of common sense to not pull the side car wheel off the ground. Although “flying the car” can be quite fun with experience. Until then, many will put ballast in the sidecar. A bag or two of pea gravel works well. I found it unnecessary after a few rides.
I didn’t find it hard to ride at all...in fact, would likely get another when father-time dictates. Everyone’s tastes are different, but if you’ve never ridden one, FB you owe it to yourself to consider it...for the cool factor alone. Although stops at the gas pumps require extra time to chat with onlookers.