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THanks for your help story!

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Such a fine site here! Got lucky and picked up a 1980 850G a while back, planned to do a sidecar project with it.IMG_0023.jpg
 
Once I determined it was a good bike and I felt okay with sidecar, I decided to make some changesIMG_0103.jpg
 
But eventually I got what I needed to do done and got the project together....IMG_0187.jpg
 
And I started to get nervous with my timeline about getting it done on time. I had planned to have it done and ready to go with about a month to spare for final details....you know, like driving it around and making sure all the mods and stuff were going to be okay! IMG_0048.jpg
 
So....that plan kinda went by the wayside and I wound up with about a 2 week window for trials...everything seemed good!IMG_0056.jpg
 
I did make it there....had fun! No problems except for a drain plug on rear drive that I forgot to tighten down! Lucky for me it was still there and I snugged it up. ( this was to be the only repair to rig for entire trip ) IMG_0092.jpg OOPS! sorry for sideways shot....that's the London Bridge! Just had to drive across it! :o
 
There was a small gathering of sidecars at Death Valley.....some I had seen before from other gatherings. And one I had not seen! IMG_0106.jpg
 
Did a day trip around the southern end of valley. Apparently there was good rain/sunshine combo this winter and the wildflowers were just fantastic! DSC_1078.jpg
 
Then, just as quick as I had got there it was time to leave! A slightly different route was in order for the return trip....DSC_0080.jpg
 
After a few more hours in the saddle, camp was made and much rest was needed. Now its just a few hours from home...DSC_0132.jpg
 
The trip was around 1200 miles, got about 29 mpg on the average, paid close to $4 a gallon in California, took back roads as much as possible, average speed was generally around 70, I did have it up just past 85 for a brief few minutes at one point....bike ran like a top, sounded awesome and never skipped a beat! DSC_0047.jpg
 
Thanks for posting.

Seems like a successful project.
Project includes Engine work even.

Your passenger seemed to be in trailing vehicle, but that was good for photos.

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Yes, so far its been good! Now I have cosmetics/appearance items to play with. I have more paint ideas and one more plan for sidecar. If all goes well, sidecar project will be done soon and rest of paint and appearance will be over the summer. I shall post some pics along the way...
 
Hi 520Eek,

I just recently picked up a gs1100L to mount a Velorex sidecar to. I'm pretty sure I have my front mounting points picked out. Is there a chance I could get you to post some pics of the rear mounts on your rig? I have a couple ideas, but it's going to take some wrestling to make it happen.

Thanks,
Wolfie
 
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