Sidecars on 250cc scooters

[rcfsr]

I've been debating the possibility of adding a sidecar to my 250 Commuter, but wonder about excessive degrading of performance and other handling problems.

Texas sidecars, www.texassidecars.com , make one that fits the Helix so it should be an easy addition to my Commuter and it only weighs 135 pounds.

I've ridden on two wheels off and on for 60 years but never used a sidecar (or "chair" as our Brit friends used to call them).

Thanks for any and all thoughts you have on the subject.

Ol' Bob

[flhtri]

For your information.A sidecar puts a whole different set of handling characteristics on your scooter. Everything changes in how you ride. You would most likely need to take a sidecar class. I had a full dress Harley with a sidecar and it was a handfull. I would have been screwed without the sidecar class,and was almost crewed with the class. They can be interesting but Never again! I was told once that you cannot feel truly proficient on a motorcycle tiil you have 10000 miles under your belt.I dont think you need that many on a scooter.But a sidecar? many,many more.

[rcfsr]

Thanks for the reply flhtri. That is something that I had not considered. I wasn't even aware that there was such a thing as a sidecar class to attend.

[flhtri]

Same place as regular bike classes. I would recommend it to anyone on a bike or a scooter.I have taken the beginners class,sidecar class and experienced class. You cannot beleive what you learn about defensive driving thru any of these corses. I have been on two wheels for the last 40 years but took these classes all in the last 10 years. You definitly CAN teach an old dog new tricks. You will probably learn something that will save your life!