My New Toy ....

1998 Kawasaki VN800 Drifter and Ural sidecar, modified to a WW2 army theme.

Went to view it today and fell inlove with it so put a deposit down, shook hands and take delivery on Sunday :dan_ban:

This will be my first road bike since a nasty accident 7 years ago, which is why it isn't a solo bike!! cant hold it up with my knackered left leg.

Its the only one with a Ural sidecar and it has all been done by a custom engineers that make racing sidecar.

What do you recon ???


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And even a seat for her in doors

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Looks well done and loads of fun...why did they put the sidecar on the wrong side of the bike?

Just kidding, man that will be sweet! :yeso::yesgray::yesy:

That's cool! Is that thing 2wd - I know some sidecars were equipped with it...?

I see an Army uniform in your future...:yesgray:...:laughing:

Very nice James...four & two for you.

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That is uber cool.

Bart

I also had a nasty motorcycle accident seven years ago. I buggered my right wrist/fingers so I can't really ride even if I wanted too. Seven years ago I put my wife through hell. And now I have a seven year old son (yes also seven years ago). I really couldn't be so selfish to put them through that again even though I'm older and wiser. So now I have the VX to protect me and give me that thrill. But yes once a biker always a biker, and with so many biker friends I often feel like "the eunuch at an orgy". But nice retro bike all the same - enjoy.

You're a nutter!

I always had a slight "bike would be cool" urge until I went to the 'Ring at Easter a few years ago. The way bikers were smearing themselves across the countryside was less than funny. I decided I liked some steel between me and the countryside. The closest I would get is a Caterham I think...

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I'm thinking it needs a .30 cal. :bwgy:

Cool James!

Why do I have the theme tune to the great escape in my head?!?!

LOL, thanks guys!!!

Just found out a Klicktronic shifter is 500 quid!!!! ouch! I think i'll weld on a hand shifter for that!!!!!

Very cool! Just need a Col. Klink (google Hogans Heros for those to young to know who this is) costume to go with it!:bwgy: Happy motoring...keep the rubber side down.

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Originally Posted by alterastro

I have the theme tune to the great escape in my head!!

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x2. I too invision scenes of Steve McQueen riding one in the classic movie "The Great Escape".

Since Claire will no doubt have you ridng in the Pocket Seat, your new handle name is:..........."CrotchPocket"!!!

Motion carried. It is official.:yeso:

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Originally Posted by Riff Raff

x2. I too invision scenes of Steve McQueen riding one in the classic movie "The Great Escape".

Since Claire will no doubt have you ridng in the Pocket Seat, your new handle name is:..........."CrotchPocket"!!!

Motion carried. It is official.:yeso:

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:supercoolSuper Cool!!:supercool:supercool

That is boss!

No need for electric shifter - with a sidecar, jockey shift or tank shift and suicide clutch are safe and look much more "period" than a solenoid/wires/switches.

A 20mm AA shell would make a nice WWII oriented handle... :yeso: