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27.11.2011
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UNIVERSAL SIDECAR
Sidecars to fit most traditional
motorcycle.
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F2 Motorcycles Ltd are the sole importer of
the Velorex UK range of lightweight sidecars.
These Velorex UK sidecars should not be confused with the similar
styles Velorex sidecars fitted many years ago to Jawa 350cc 2-stroke
motorcycles.
The Velorex UK sidecar is considerably stronger than the old Jawa
Velorex
having a strengthened chassis in the area around the swing arm
and shock absorber mounts.
The shock absorber is much stronger and the wheel axle is 20 mm
rather than the older 15 mm.
All these modifications along with our fitting kits makes fitting
a Velorex UK sidecar to a larger and faster motorcycle both easy
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Velorex UK Sidecar. The new Velorex
UK sidecar must represent the best value sidecar on the market
today. Built to a very high quality in the EU. The chassis is
tubular steel with additional strengthening plates and the body
is made in two parts. The lower part is tough ABS to resist
stone chips and minor knocks while the upper half is finished
in high gloss black fibreglass.
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Velorex UK Sidecar equipment. The
Velorex UK comes as standard with a locking compartment behind
the seat, a wind screen to protect the passenger, and a universal
fitting kit designed to our specification. It can be fitted
to most tubular steel cradle frame twin shock motorcycles.
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Velorex Unique Frame Fittings. Included
in the price of the standard Velorex UK is a comprehensive fitting
kit. The unique clamp design adjusts to fit any tube from 25mm
to 32mm diameter. The kit also includes two lower swan necks
with different offsets, one of these slots into the front on
the sidecar frame and swivels whilst the second fits into a
sliding clamp on the sidecar frame allowing the distance between
the two lower mounts to be completely adjustable. The final
parts consist of two straight adjustable arms going to the motorcycle
top mounts. All adjustments are threaded so you are not relying
on sliding fits and pinch bolts which tend to slip and move.
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VELOREX
UK SIDECAR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION |
| CHASSIS |
Tubular
steel enclosed loop with additional strengthening |
| SUSPENSION |
Oil damped progressive coil spring
with preload adjustment |
| WHEEL |
16 inch spoked
with 20mm axle |
| ELECTRICS |
Pre-wired loom fitted, stop, tail,
marker and indicators. |
| BODY |
ABS lower, gloss
fibreglass upper, wind screen, tonneau cover |
| ACCOMADATION |
Removable carpet, single seat, grab
rail, locking storage area |
| DIMENSIONS |
Weight 75kg,
hip room 50cm, leg room 118cm |
| PRICE |
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Customise your Velorex UK. Every
new Velorex UK sidecar is supplied with seat, screen, carpet,
locking boot, tonneau cover, fitting kit and pre wired lights.
You can specify the high or low wind screen at no extra cost.
There are also a few optional extras that can be added to personalise
your Velorex.
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Wet Weather Hood. The standard body
is predrilled and bushed to accept the wet weather hood so this
option is simple to fit and remove. Supplied with a collapsible
folding frame that fits in the storage area behind the seat
when not in use.
Price £145.00
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Nudge Bar. Chrome tubular bar that
bolts directly to the chassis. Two holes need to be drilled
in the floor of the body when fitting.
Price £95.00
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Luggage Rack. Chrome rack for carrying
light weight bulky items on the back of the sidecar. Requires
four holes in the body.
Price £50.00
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Fitting Service. If you are having
the sidecar fitted by us please be aware that the fitting price
does not include any special sub frames, gearing changes or
steering dampers your bike may require. Our fitting cost includes
wiring, test riding and set up alterations to ensure the handling
is correct. Generally if you have a duplex tube frame with a
high torque mid range engine you will not require any further
parts or alterations. We are happy to inspect your bike and
give a fixed price quote in writing before any work is carried
out. If you would rather fit the sidecar yourself please be
aware that it is often not as straight forward as it may appear.
If you choose this option, and many do, we will do our best
to offer guidance but can not take responsibility for the handling
and setup.
Price £500 plus any sub frame at approx £150
if needed. Ask us to quote
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Sub Frames. The universal fitting
kit supplied with every Velorex UK does not include any additional
sub frames. In many cases they are not needed. On some modern
bikes there is no frame work low down near the back to attach
the rear lower mount to. Some people just slide the rear swan
neck forward a little so it can attach further forward. This
is OK, but we prefer to extend the bike frame backwards by
fabricating a sub frame so the rear lower eyelet is just in
front of the rear wheel. If you are fitting the sidecar at
home these sub frames can be made easily using 6mm plate steel.
As you can see in the picture they should be triangulated
horizontally and vertically for strength.
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Sidecar Law. You can ride a motorcycle
and sidecar if you have a full motorcycle licence. If wish to
ride an outfit on L-plates, the following information should
be useful.
In order to ride a motorcycle and sidecar combination all learner
motorcyclists are required to complete a CBT course before being
allowed to ride with ‘L’ plates. The combination
should have a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg.
All full car licence holders, regardless of when they passed
their test, are required to complete a CBT course before riding
a combination with ‘L’ plates. A CBT certificate
is valid for two years from the date of course completion. Learners
cannot carry a pillion or side car passenger.
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