Harley-Davidson Sidecar: The Cool Way to Take a Friend Along

Since the 1920's, a Harley-Davidson sidecar has been available for people to ride along side of a motorcycle as a passenger. Some people liked to ride in the sidecar because they were afraid to drive a motorcycle, children couldn't drive, and it wasn't acceptable back then for a woman to ride a motorcycle. Whichever reason people chose to ride on the side of a bike in a sidecar, they are still doing it. However, today the sidecar is even better with fantastic qualities that are hard to turn down.

The sidecar built today can be put on the Road King and other versions of the Harley-Davidson. The sidecar can be painted the same color as the motorcycle and match the paint scheme with a powder-coated paint. The sidecar can even have a snap-in windshield for bug and wind protection.

A sidecar today is built about 6 ft long and 3 ½ feet high and about 2 feet wide. The sidecar weighs approximately 240 pounds. The sidecar includes single disc brakes and the frame of the Harley-Davidson sidecar is easy to tow in and out. The sidecar includes lights for signaling and breaking and also a fender tip lamp.

The body of the sidecars build today by Harley-Davidson are hand built with fiberglass. The insides are fully carpeted and the seats are comfortable padded with vinyl and include an optional backrest.

The Harley-Davidson sidecar has come a long way providing a passenger option for transportation on the side of the motorcycle that seems much safer to some people. From metal frames to fiberglass and hard metal seats to vinyl padding, people are now riding in a lot more comfort. In addition, the sidecars match the motorcycle paint specifications and look great together. The sleek looking sidecars still offered by Harley-Davidson are still a fun way to travel for kids or anyone who would like to ride.

A Harley-Davidson sidecar is still available from most Harley-Davidson manufacturers and you can find one at your nearest location. If they don't have one, they can order one for you, custom to look just right with your bike.