Sidecars
& Leading Link forks. Not a new idea by any means. Why are they
better? Telescopic forks were designed by the manufacturers for bikes
with two wheels, leaning into and out of corners and the ability to
self-centre. When you fit a sidecar, it changes the handling. IE: you
now steer the bike instead of leaning. What happens now? the faster you
ride into a corner the more effort required to steer around it. Fork
flex, twist and chatter occur because of lateral forces. When you hit the front brake hard the forks
compress, Other problems that occur include low speed head shake and in
some cases this can occur at cruising speeds. This can make riding
uncomfortable and tiring.
The advantages of Leading Link, you can adjust the trail
to lighten the effort required to steer the outfit, Floating calipers
can be fitted which means braking load is transferred to the main fork tubes, so under heavy braking you still have normal
suspension travel, and only minor dive due to weight transfer and Coil over shocks give adjustability and ensure a smooth ride.The
advantages of Leading Link make the outfit riding experience much more
enjoyable
Remember to check with the relevant State or Territory registry office regarding the installation of Leading Link front end.