Doesn't the passenger in a motorcycle sidecar look dorky? I mean all they do is just sit there.?

jrmsharp@sbcglobal.net

You should actually check out AMA sidecarmtocross-totally different than what you describe. I piloted an mx sidecar at a vintage motocross a few years ago. I am an itnermediate mxer...mostly since I am too lazy to get in really mx good shape. Still I can go like crazy for four laps and usually get through the last lap fine.

On the sidecar, it was the most physical thing I have done including football, a week of floor hand rig training, and years of labor jobs. Then, I found out the hard way that the"monkey" or passenger works harder than the pilot. I think it is probably close to this tough for a road racing sidecar rig.

Firecracker .

No worse than you do sitting next to your mommy in the car. Just think, if you cut loose a sidecar to avoid an accident, where would it go? Rolling down the street on one wheel?

str8 help

HAHAHA

bluff mike

sidecars are cool and the passengers look like they got it knocked.

theinfalliblenena

sidecars are cool.

nightowl750

Accident would happen so fast he wouldn't have time to disengage, and besides that, it isn't just pull a pin type thing. Side cars are cool. Ask anyone that has one in Sturgis in August, and see what they say.

BabeHeart

And what's different from that and the b*tch seat passenger just sitting there? It's not a great idea to move around a lot, lest the operator lose control.

As for passenger being able to detach the sidecar, that's iffy...they might be able to save themselves but might also cause themselves worse harm...

John P

If you ever sat in a sidecar you would have answered your own question. It is quite a different experience from sitting in a car or on a motorcycle. It is a thrilling experience and can be alot of fun. No worrys about controling the vehicle because you are a passenger.

Prem K

no dude...thats the cool part.............just sit there and enjoy the ride. I dont think they look dorky at all. In the olden days the ons who sits in the side are the "masters" while the "driver" rides the motorcycle

swenson0

What do you want them to do - play a flute ?

maelstrom

I'd only have one if i had a big dog that wore kool sunglasses and a scarf or something.
But generally, yes, sidecars look silly and upset the handling of the motorcycle.

DELTA208

sidecars look bad anyway

rayray

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june clever

Yes, they do look dorky, I have always thought this. As far as releasing themselves, sure.

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