| Adjustable Foot Bar
The foot bar mounts on the floor of the sidecar and provides added support for the passenger. It is adjustable to five positions for varying passenger height.
Convertible Top
Provide your passenger complete protection from the elements with our vinyl convertible top with removable side-zip clear windows. The top snaps on in minutes and stows away easily. Available for Friendship III and IISE models.
Electric Lean
California Sidecar’s Electric Lean Adjustment allows you to adjust the lean-angle of your motorcycle with the flick of a switch to compensate for changing conditions. This accessory is highly recommended long-distance riding or touring.
The degree to which a sidecar tracks true down the road is affected by road conditions, wind, weight loads and other factors. A change in one condition can cause an otherwise well-balanced rig to pull to the right or left. A switch on the handle bar activates a linear actuator mounted on the sidecar swing arm. This action raises or lowers the frame thereby adjusting the lean-angle of the motorcycle and eliminating the sidecar pull. Your rig can be trimmed while riding. The actuator is a self-enclosed waterproof unit and is mounted as to not intrude on valuable trunk storage space.
Photos illustrate the movement of the sidecar swing arm. The drawing shows the frame in the highest position and its effect on motorcycle lean (lean angle is exaggerated).
Sidecar Brake System
Add increased stopping power and control to any California Sidecar with our integrated disc brake system. A Brembo caliper and rotor is mounted to the sidecar hub to add extra braking to your sidecar rig. A quick disconnect coupler allows for easy detachment. This feature is standard on the Companion GT model.
Steering Damper
Some sidecar combinations may have a slow-speed front-wheel wobble. This usually occurs at speeds between 5 to 20 m.p.h. The wobble can be very minimal to pronounce depending on the combination of sidecar and motorcycle. It can be controlled by a firm grip on the handlebars or use of hydraulic stabilizer cylinder. California Sidecar’s steering damper provides 50-50 dampening, nine stage valving and a three in. stroke. The steering damper comes standard in black with the factory color match option available. |