Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - May 2008 - (Page 39)

SPECIAL FEATURE STORIES BIKER OF THE MONTH ? “The key thing,” Bob explained about cold weather riding, “is to get out of the wind.” A good windshield, leg guards, wool knit gloves inside of Hippo Hands were used in conjunction with quality riding gear and a heated suit that plugs into the cycle’s electrical system. Bob added that one also needs a good anti-fog treatment on the helmet face shield when it gets cold enough to freeze fire. “I’m perfectly comfortable,” he said when he’s properly prepared and riding in winter. Of course, snow really isn’t Bob is shown here on his wife Nancy’s Honda Helix attached to a Texas Scooter sidecar. Bob said it’s a “hoot” to ride and delivers 55 mpg, a great combination for for two wheels on the highway. today’s gas prices. Adding a sidecar makes this sort of riding possible if one knows how to drive one. And he said, adding that this also makes him very accountable for his work. “Who did that?” he jokes by way of sidecar education is an issue Bob is adamant about, example. “Well, gee, it must have been Bob.” not too surprising considering he spent 10 years as a Also part of the success equation, Bob explained, certified motorcycle safety instructor. is knowing that some bikes really aren’t suited for sidecar use. Many of these include cycles that don’t Sidecar Education is Important have complete cradle frames. Bob is also hesitant to install sidecars on bikes with aluminum frames “Don’t underestimate how easy it’s going to because of stress issues. A good sidecar installation, be,” Bob advised when it comes to learning how to ride with a sidecar attached. “It’s a new set of skills. Bob explained, requires very rigid installation, although he admits he leans toward the side of caution It’s dramatically different than just riding a motorcycle.” “It’s not like a trike,” Bob continued. “You can take a trained monkey and in ten minutes he could drive a trike.” The very first step, Bob explained, is to do your homework and this involves several issues. The first is deciding what sort of riding is planned and what sort of motorcycle will be used with the sidecar. For this sort of information, Bob recommends giving him a call. He said even if the person calling doesn’t wind up as a customer, he is more than glad to provide information and expertise when asked for it. Since he works from eight to eight seven days a week, this information Bob does a lot of 2-wheel riding too, and, of course, with is also readily accessible. “I’m a one man shop,” snow on the ground. He is shown here on his 1940 BSA M20. WALNECKS.COM I WALNECK’S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER® I MAY 2008 39 http://WALNECKS.COM

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