This is our official ride to the local volunteer fire department where my sidekick provides much needed therapy and I ... well I just am his driver ;P Seriously though, he is my ride or die, and this bike and sidecar fits our vibe. It's only been a few weeks, but the sheer joy it has provided has lasted longer than most vacations. So if you ask me is it worth the price- heck yeah. Also when the zombie apocalypse comes there is room in the sidecar for some camping supplies and we will hit the trails into the wilderness.
It was well packed upon delivery and arrived very quickly. Set up does come with some challenges particularly if your assistant, much like mine, is more the supervisor type and less about actually helping. However with some ingenuity and patience it can be done.
I liked how they called me in advance to welcome me to the family and to help me prep for the bike. They gave good tips on how to get used to it, and how to get my dog used to it. It made it so much simpler that I had a game plan in advance- and I even practiced with the dog getting into the sidecar even before it was assembled. Also in a time of AI this and that, wow was it nice to just have someone real to thank ya.
Some things I hadn't anticipated: When going over the center of a road with sidecar attached the bike can pull. You will adjust but practice doing this first. Start thinking about a helmet before buying- one that is more appropriate for higher speeds. Turn signals.... Arm signals can be very tough if the sidecar is attached (especially if navigating hills, but also just with the balance of the sidecar) -think helmet or some sort of attachable turn signal. For those riding with pets... consider some sort of harness setup so they won't try to jump out to chase rabbits, deer or groundhogs. And lastly.. for all the introverts... prepare to be stared at and spoken to by strangers. Don't let this deter you.. just have your finger on the throttle ready to speed by as you smile and nod to them.
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