Sidecar on Wideline Domi frame

Norton Motors were never very happy about featherbed frames being used for sidecar use - which is why the old garden gate frame was continued for so long. The featherbed, unlike BSA frames, does not have the built-in strong points for sidecar fittings. I take it you are quite determined to do this. I solved the problem by having an A10 combo and the 99 solo. Best of both words.

Norton Motors were never very happy about featherbed frames being used for sidecar use - which is why the old garden gate frame was continued for so long. The featherbed, unlike BSA frames, does not have the built-in strong points for sidecar fittings. I take it you are quite determined to do this. I solved the problem by having an A10 combo and the 99 solo. Best of both words.

Sidecar TT, so widelines suit sidecars quite well.

Previously rob_paton wrote:

I intend to fit a sidecar to my 1957 wideline frame. I have forks with increased rake angle, does anyone have photos, dimensions, fitting instuctions as I will be making all the connecting tubes from scratch (it's not a kit designed especially for the frame). I have half a bucket full of iron sidecar lugs.

I have a Steib attached to a slimline frame in use for twenty years with no problems. I will try to get together a set of photos in the next few days. I can also provide dimensions for spacing, allignment, etc, and engineering drawings for specialized Earls fork.

I don't think I said you couldn't do it - it's just that the featherbed isn't an obvious first choice for fitting a sidecar. Panthers anyone?

As another data point my 59 99 is Factory sidecar spec and hauled one around for 20 years and 60000 miles with no ill effect. It is now solo.

Sidecar spec seems to include stiffer springing front and rear and a heavier duty steeing damper as well as the different yokes that you mentioned already.

I can only help you with a photo of the lugs as all the sidecar work was with the previous owner.

Regards, Rob.

Previously rob_paton wrote:

Previously thane_gillies wrote:

Previously rob_paton wrote:

I intend to fit a sidecar to my 1957 wideline frame. I have forks with increased rake angle, does anyone have photos, dimensions, fitting instuctions as I will be making all the connecting tubes from scratch (it's not a kit designed especially for the frame). I have half a bucket full of iron sidecar lugs.

I have a Steib attached to a slimline frame in use for twenty years with no problems. I will try to get together a set of photos in the next few days. I can also provide dimensions for spacing, allignment, etc, and engineering drawings for specialized Earls fork.

Thanks, that would be really useful !.

My email is thane_gillies@hotmail.com