Winter riding has a unique charm but not for everyone. Like climbing rocks or jumping off bridges, to each their own…

You definitely have circumstances that make things near impossible lest you have something custom built from the ground up which would come no doubt with a tall price tag, especially to get past the government.

I rode a new one and it did seem like a fight at first but after some 50 miles or so it seemed to become more relaxed. Certainly nothing like two wheels but a different experience all around.

It’s tempting but the time isn’t right. The riding time and focus is still squarely on the Vespa. Haven’t exhausted my questions or adventures yet.

There are so many variations of the sidecar theme to choose from. The URAL “looks” like what I imagine a sidecar rig should be. I’ve ridden an older one (not fun) and a newer one which is functional and enjoyable. I’ve read they are still plagued by poor construction and engineering but I also know a lot of serious URAL riders customize their rigs to make up for deficiencies.

Regardless, the attraction has little to do with the machine and more to do with what you can do with the machine. I like the go anywhere in any weather.

Hmm dylexsia of the fingertips, not completing my sentences…must be that age thing.
So I stand six foot eight inches in height and weigh around 400 pounds. The big problem for me is handlebars on most bikes don’t clear the top of my knee when turning lock to lock. If I put my feet (size 16 9E boot) flat either on the footpeg or the floor in the case of a step through the handle bars are basically locked, in situ. On prior older machines have modified the handlebars somewhat however nothing current on the market would allow such a drastic change in components. Funny too, always thought a Harley-Davidson machine was big; found out a long time ago they are physically a small machine.. they just look massive due to all the bits and pieces added.

One person suggested i build my own righ, which would be an idea however her in the province of Ontario it would be well-nigh impossible to register such as machine
as it would in many cases not be able to conform to government regulations; which are fairly rigid.

Now that Junior is a little older and wiser he might just understand the value to him of staying in the sidecar. Would be nice riding with him.

Same for me but I see some great advantages in foul weather. I’ve not looked away yet.

Wow, that rider has a life on the road. Some great sidecar adventures on the site. Thanks for sharing it.