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Post by brucek on Aug 21, 2020 12:04:51 GMT 10
Here's a link to a video produced by Ural HQ in the U.S. describing the importance of correct loading. Less than 20 mins. running time.
I like the definitive 20%-70%-10% load recommendation starting at 08:00. First I've seen of that, and
the demo of deliberately overloading the nose of the sidecar at 14:28 clearly illustrates that point too.
I've always tried to load up with the heavy stuff down low and evenly distributed where possible but this video really spells it out.
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Post by Wheels on Aug 21, 2020 13:49:57 GMT 10
Here's a link to a video produced by Ural HQ in the U.S. describing the importance of correct loading. Less than 20 mins. running time. I like the definitive 20%-70%-10% load recommendation starting at 08:00. First I've seen of that, and the demo of deliberately overloading the nose of the sidecar at 14:28 clearly illustrates that point too. I've always tried to load up with the heavy stuff down low and evenly distributed where possible but this video really spells it out. Brilliant!...That bloke has big plums!...see how high that rear wheel come up!!!...had him puffing a bit afterwards though😎 |
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andyh
2015 Tourist
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Post by andyh on Aug 22, 2020 4:38:28 GMT 10
Maybe the 20th take and he overcooked it a bit too much?
Dave from Ural doesn't like standard shocks either
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Post by Uralee on Aug 22, 2020 9:36:38 GMT 10
I am here (fortunately) to tell you that you DO NOT need the front overloaded to get the rear wheel lift.......downhill into a tight bend and late braking. David did the demo at very low speed but I can say it is much more dramatic at speed on a mountain road.
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Post by Wheels on Aug 22, 2020 10:21:23 GMT 10
In Hal Kendall’s excellent book...Sidecar Operators Manual...the rear wheel lifting and the situation causing it is discussed. He says that when you lose it! (the situation causing the rear wheel to lift) is quick and rarely controllable! Lee you were lucky!   |
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aki
2009 Tourist
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Post by aki on Aug 23, 2020 5:17:53 GMT 10
Also had a rear wheel lift off and can vouch it is indeed a moment you wish you had brought spare undies.
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