A motorcycle with a sidecar can confuse even an experienced rider. After all, the “appendage” attached to the unit in the form of a stroller makes driving a vehicle in a completely different way. The crew becomes three-wheeled, and therefore the following questions arise: "Why does the iron horse lead along the entire road, constantly tilt to the left or right side? How not to tip over when entering a turn? And what are the basic rules for driving this unit?"
We hook the stroller
A motorcycle with a stroller "Ural" or "Dnepr" is a real happiness for tuj owners. After all, these vehicles are sold already assembled, with a stroller attached. Therefore, with the assembly of a complete set of "motorcycle + cradle" do not have to bother.
If your choice fell on a motorcycle with a stroller "Izh", then upon purchase you will receive two separately packaged parts. This is the motorcycle itself and its "appendage" in the form of a cradle. The owner will have to assemble them in one piece on their own. As a rule, this procedure does not deliver a happy owner a special pleasure.
In general, manufacturers in addition to this kit also offer instructions for assembling and installing the stroller. Therefore, armed with patience and tools, you can easily put the cradle in the right place.
First trip
If a motorcycle with a sidecar is new, then it is necessary to break in for a start. Do not forget about safety rules and when driving this vehicle always always wear a helmet on your head.
At the first break-in, pay attention to how good the clutch of the iron horse is, whether the gears are smoothly shifting, whether the brake, the sound signal, as well as the headlights and dimensions, work. If you can confidently conclude that these elements are working, feel free to continue on - this motorcycle with a sidecar can be used as a means of transportation.
Checking the correct installation of the stroller
Let's move on to the most interesting - the basics of driving a motorcycle with a sidecar. First you need to check whether the cradle is correctly connected to this vehicle. This is easy enough to do. You should find a flat section of the road without any deviations, as well as defects in the pavement with a length of at least two hundred meters. It is advisable that there are no other road users on the road.
The check is as follows: release the damper, engage second gear and overcome this section of the road on a motorcycle at a speed of about twenty kilometers per hour, while not accelerating and not braking. With such a ride, a motorcycle with a sidecar will independently choose the necessary trajectory along which it will move.
Now we can draw conclusions. If the road is really smooth and the stroller is installed correctly, the motorcycle will ride almost strictly in a straight line. In the event that the motorcycle leads to the right or left side - the stroller is not installed correctly. This is due to the fact that the attachment of the “cradle” in the form of a cradle shifts the center of gravity of the motorcycle. In order to cope with this problem, it is necessary to adjust the toe. As a rule, information on this can be found in the instructions for the motorcycle. If you can’t adjust the toe yourself, then you will be sure to be helped at the service center.
Main difference
A motorcycle with a sidecar requires a completely different driving style compared to an iron horse without an attached cradle. This is definitely worth considering, especially if you are taking the unit with a stroller for the first time.
By controlling a single motorcycle, you adjust the trajectory by tilting the vehicle in one direction or another. While the main thing in the motorcycle with the "doveschke" is the steering wheel. By changing your driving style, you can easily drive this vehicle.