Re: [Honda-C70] Sidecar???

TV news field cameraman, the guys you see freezing their butts off in horrible weather to show those at home how stupid we are, also seen in giant clusters at political events, sports and around a politician when he shows his true stripes. Did a lot of good stuff as well, and saw some horrible motorcycle accidents that are burned into the brain. Makes me a much more careful rider. In all my years I never ran across a Honda C70 until I got interested in this site and bought one. Bill

On Apr 26, 2011, at 4:03 PM, Liz wrote:

> Thank you Bill! I'm sure I'll need it! Going to look up some info on driving with a sidecar to make sure I can handle it. So you were a camera operator? Director? I worked in television/radio for a few years. Lots of interesting things you get to see and do that normally you wouldn't be allowed to do. Fun stuff! Sounds like that German Shepherd had a blast! How fun! I love dogs too!
> Liz
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> Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
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> --- On Tue, 4/26/11, Bill Sandifer <wordzenpix@gmail.com> wrote:
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> From: Bill Sandifer <wordzenpix@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] Sidecar???
> To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 2:49 PM
>
> Good luck. I'm sure your dog will adjust and love it. In the mid-'70s, I filmed a TV story about a guy who took his German shepherd for rides in the sidecar. The best segment was his rounding a curve and approaching my location at roadside doing around 60. The dog's ears were flapping wildly, and he was clearly loving it. It's burned into memory. Love them critters. Love to make them happy as well. Bill
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> On Apr 26, 2011, at 3:41 PM, Liz wrote:
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> > Thanks for the information Bill. I've heard that they drive a lot different and
> > can be hard to get used to. I'm sure turning will be interesting. :)
> > Thanks again!
> > Liz
> >
> > Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
> >
> > --- On Tue, 4/26/11, Bill Sandifer <wordzenpix@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > From: Bill Sandifer <wordzenpix@gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] Sidecar???
> > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 2:33 PM
> >
> > And indeed such sidecars are in demand in the US. I looked for one off and on for a couple of years and found nothing affordable. Prices ranged from $2000 on up. If you have a friend who is a good engineer and a welder, that might be the cheapest way to go. I have a friend who has way too many talents and built a wonderful rig for his MotoGuzzi. His capabilities are far above the average craftsman, though. Do some reading on how a sidecar affects handling before you spend any money. It's a different machine with an outboard third wheel. Bill
> >
> > On Apr 26, 2011, at 3:17 PM, Vince Oen wrote:
> >
> > > Liz, if you go to the photos section of the Honda C70 group, scroll down to the Hacked Cubs photos, which almost to the end. There, you'll see a clean looking yellow side car on a nice yellow C70. You could try emailing the member to see if he could give you some clue where he got it from. It would be interesting to see the availability of those sidecars. I'm sure that such a nice line side car would be in demand here in the States.
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> > > --- On Tue, 4/26/11, Liz <veap29@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Liz <veap29@yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: [Honda-C70] Sidecar???
> > > To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
> > > Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 5:49 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I'm interested in knowing if anyone has ever made or put a sidecar on their C70 Passport?
> > > I would love to design (If I was a welder or a machinist...:) or buy one for mine, but the ones I have seen are in the $3,000 range.
> > > I want to take my dog with me! :D
> > > Any ideas?
> > > Much appreciated, Liz
> > >
> > > Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
> > >
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> > C70 Passport Not Running Right?
> > 1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
> > 1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> > http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
> > 1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
> > 1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> > http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
> > 1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> > http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
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> > 1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
> > 1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
> >
> > More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
> > http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
> > http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.htmlYahoo! Groups Links
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> C70 Passport Not Running Right?
> 1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
> 1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
> 1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
> 1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
> 1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
> http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
>
> 1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
> 1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
>
> More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
> http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
> http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.htmlYahoo! Groups Links
>
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C70 Passport Not Running Right?
1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)

1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c

More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.htmlYahoo! Groups Links

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