KZ750B Twin Snow Bike Sidecar

**DEEBS11** · 01-16-2024, 06:34 AM

New stainless Delkevic exhaust. I have been through countless plain steel exhaust systems that rot off. Hopefully the stainless holds up.

**DEEBS11** · 01-16-2024, 06:36 AM

It runs! My wife is mad at me because I'm wrenching after I got surgery to my foot. The yellow thingy is a pin in the bone.

**LAB3** · 01-16-2024, 08:05 AM

That's the way I'd put together a winter time bike for sure, a twin or big thumper in order to keep it simple! Had a 920 Virago some time back that I rode whenever the streets where clear enough and the salt ate it up quick!

Sidecars are an expensive proposition, I'd thought about some form of outrigger like you see on the ice racing bikes to help keep the costs reasonable.

There was a guy selling a video about 15-20 years ago of what he called the "Super trike" which I believe to be the the precursor to the bolt on trike kits you see today. It's basically a 4X6 trailer with the tongue removed and a "slot" about two feet wide cut into the bed from the front back to the axle. He fabbed up a way to mount it up to the rear pegs and also the front motor mount, this gave him 12" wide "Running boards" on the sides of the bike and a 3X4 trailer to pile stuff onto! One picture I saw of it had him hauling a washing machine on it.

PS: found the video

https://youtu.be/y_kuE4PzMG8?feature=shared

**DEEBS11** · 01-16-2024, 09:52 AM

That was very interesting and inventive. I like the way it converted the bike into a pick-up type vehicle. Not sure how it would do in the snow. Really would need a car tire on the back as a conventional motorcycle tire would get eaten up quickly. He really whipped that rig around and it looked impressive. I looked for more info but could not find any. Looks like he used to sell on eBay.

**LAB3** · 01-16-2024, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by DEEBS11

That was very interesting and inventive. I like the way it converted the bike into a pick-up type vehicle. Not sure how it would do in the snow. Really would need a car tire on the back as a conventional motorcycle tire would get eaten up quickly. He really whipped that rig around and it looked impressive. I looked for more info but could not find any. Looks like he used to sell on eBay.

Like I said it was probably 15-20 years ago when I came across the video on eBay and I bought a copy, super low budget shoot of him cobbling up the mounts. Just seeing that little bit of video is all you really need to know other than the fact he made a really basic "independent rear suspension" on the trailer by cutting the axles and using through bolts and chassis bushings mounted to the trailer frame. Torsion stub axles would probably be the way to go for that.

**DEEBS11** · 01-16-2024, 11:54 AM

These are nice. Would also make a good sidecar suspension. 500LBS. Not too stiff.

Reliable 500 lb. Capacity Torsional Stub Axles - Pair (TSA-500) | eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202767372475?epid=23056640489&hash=item2f35e090bb:g:S-oAAOSwiSZdaDvz&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8JBJtuZ45seA9BWPjls3NODfbp8f4n8T7fiux7fsksyxvqlOm89V21IK01fjpXcG5CPdgSX1nyZaHxZ8DqBJG4S1zjXDrLgrOs%2BmYtuvTePV4DEZlu3wYOICiZEh6SARYpRPw%2BppNaHt8QFvh7dChybgDomgf4NCn5FH4hGK3B3eihZpaHxhGlhfvCwt4deXr22UJhTfGi%2FQWNT5R%2BEXuOH8qiSpHT5RKN0RDT299nFdk9mK4x0Zf%2Fg0%2Fr%2F39f1pf5klTbDG5h7LYWQS2zkPUmMBN5i58RdnfpLQXrUp7fEk8rLqbA1y4USzB5ozqe2hiQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_zNrLaiYw

This progressive torque action provides the best shock absorption, load handling and durability features that are available for all types of trailers. The independent action of each wheel reduces shock transfer and trailer sway.

**DEEBS11** · 01-16-2024, 11:58 AM

Perfect for sidecar. Right side.

1- 250 # Right Torsion 1/2 axle 5 lug Motorcycle Trailer Camper Short Trike Half | eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/370610477830?hash=item564a1b1b06:g:3YkAAOxy88lRY-Jx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0MQx3KBl35eMo%2B%2BuydhAHlGi3s7uBUEhDYcbR3MtkqEjtfnVkidnbt0jA1T9e2HP3jo4oq27BGSm5P78ST6UGhwH3P2MNfKsoIrEARiybKYCw%2F6oa2815%2FIFfFpfh7e%2FrMR2K%2BnfRlDN%2BkNI4knLmI%2FuN0LxXSDjf%2By3Qh0XNPIPACC10tgaZDrkrV9VQKZFHcl7q5%2Bt0v8sEbaxQrbyK9Nh1vtOyWSVJYfYYIJUKtnIWov9YBi8Cm2td7dFH5XS9aP20L9d1AQsPbSRoyLggvg%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5aezraiYw

This is good for a motorcycle pull along trailer and more. This hub uses STANDARD 1" bearings and 1/1/4" Seals, used on most standard 2000# trailer axles! Yes, common USA bearing, seal and lug nut sizes, not import oddball size stuff!

**Mathh** · 01-16-2024, 12:38 PM

Great job,well done!

**elisabethjicon** · 01-22-2024, 05:08 AM

Hey there!

Ah, the joys of vintage eBay finds! It's like unearthing a time capsule, isn't it? Stumbling upon that video from 15-20 years ago sounds like a real blast from the past. Super low budget shoots have their own unique charm, capturing the essence of ingenuity and raw creativity. It's fascinating how much you can learn from just a snippet of video, especially when it showcases such a clever workaround like the basic "independent rear suspension" for a trailer.

Your point about using torsion stub axles is spot on. It's amazing how sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective, kind of like finding that perfect pair of sexy leggings that just fit effortlessly, blending style and comfort without any fuss.

And the way he cobbled up the mounts in the video, it really shows that with a bit of elbow grease and some out-of-the-box thinking, you can create something functional and, dare I say, pretty cool. It's all about that DIY spirit, isn't it?