Kieron2013

Bikers do it. They just don't have space for the bumper sticker.

Sadiq Kahn believes that banning motorcycles from London will ease congestion and reduce pollution.

I have looked for a 250. I don't wish to spend nearly £2k to buy one, and the only ones cheaper than that are FUBARed.

Yes, I will be lowering the gearing as well as some other modifications. I was also considering a shaft drive conversion too, but that might be a bit too costly.

I have looked into it. I have done some research. It is why I am using a YBR. They are used in asia to move more than just a sidecar, and I am happy that it will manage, even if it needs repairs more often. I am not getting 2 larger bikes because I will not be able to afford the insurance.

I was expecting the frame to need a bit of reinforcement,to be fair. Also, thank you for telling me about those sidecar laws. I was unaware of them, and I had been told that it was an accessory, not a part of the vehicle. I am going to create a new thread when I start the project, and I will keep you all updated on progress. Hopefully it will be done by the end of June, so I'll be taking it to the Great Yarmouth Motorcycle Takeover on July 7th, if possible.

I was also wondering about the choice between a 150cc and a 180cc big bore kit, with regards to reliability and torque output.

I have looked into it. The YBR isn't a fast bike to begin with but I'm confident that it could push on to 40+ mph (without a big bore kit), which is enough for my intentions. I've consulted a mechanic who has some contacts in other industries (welding, powder coating, and fibreglassing). He has suggested the big bore kit but he advised that I do a bit of research on reliability, as he generally refuses to modify bikes. I am well aware that reliability will suffer, but I was wondering about the capabilities of the crank shaft and the bottom end, rather than anything else. I am confident that the bike can pull the weight as standard, but more power and torque will be useful. The sidecar is going to fit to the down tubing in front of the frame, the rear section of the frame (just behind the engine), and the tail section. It will be designed to carry passengers, and it will be set up to handle properly, although I've been told that the majority of handling problems occur at 50mph+ so that shouldn't be too much of a problem. The sidecar isn't covered on an MOT, as it's classified as a modification, much like a tow bar on a car. However it will be well maintained. As I said before, the bike is only worth about £50 so I won't have lost a great deal if it doesn't work out.

I know someone who can make a custom sidecar fairly cheap. My bike is worth about £50, if that. It will not cover the cost of another bike. I'm not doing it to be a serious day to day vehicle. It's to carry bits and pieces. I only want to know about the facts on big bore kits.

I've got a 2009 Yamaha YBR 125 ED (with efi), and I'm getting my A2 soon. I am looking at getting a bigger bike, but I would also like to put a sidecar on my YBR. The standard engine may not have enough torque or power to manage most road speeds, would it be possible to fit a 150 or a 180 big bore kit and what other modifications would need to be made, and would the reliability be compromised by the engine modifications. P.S. I have a budget, I have worked out what I can afford, and I cannot afford two bigger bikes, even if I sell my YBR. I know it will not be fast, I don't care. I am doing it because I can't afford to run and insure a car but I need to carry stuff. I will have the work done by a capable mechanic, but I understand that he may not be the most reliable source of information regarding reliability.