Equalean Sidecars

I specifically remember this brand of "leaning" sidecar being tested in a motorcycle magazine. It was put on a GPZ1100 for testing. The magazine was dated 1983 +/-.

The thing was fully enclosed and had one small wheel under the sidecar so the majority of the sidecars weight was on the one wheel instead of a significant portion being supported by the motorcycle. There was linkage that connected it to the bike so both bike and sidecar could still lean. I remember the magazine saying the bike now required more steering force and the combination was not able to lean as far as the bike alone due to "stops".

do you have any spec on this design ?

I had an Equalean attached to a 1977 R100S BMW. While it was an interesting unit going down the road, it had a fault. The lean limitation caused a crash, while in a tight right turn. Anything beyond a 35 degree right turn caused the bike to make contact with the front strut of the sidecar. When I needed a lean of 40 degrees, theres' nowhere to go but into the opposite lane. Thankfully that lane was clear of oncoming traffic.

Like this one?

Photo is from Sidecar.com, there are a few other photos on the site.

thanks for the pic and info, do you know of any one in your area that has ariel square four parts that are willing to part with? Thanks , jules

Unfortunately I don't know anyone with a square four, have you looked on the net for owners clubs & forums? They are usually helpful people.

I had a equalean for some years... have some pictures and install sheet. would be glad to send them to you. I had it installed on a 1980 goldwing and a 1982 Honda CBX. great unit. I wish I still had it. Mike Let me know your email at mh122pm@hotmail.com

I have an equalean sidecar and I want to intall it on my 2003 Suzuki intruder. Would you you be so kind to send me any intall info you might have. It would be a great help.. My email address is is danteparadiso@yahoo.com.

Warm regards.

Jorge

hi, i am interested in your progress on your equeal lean side car, i am looking for one my self, also any pics would be helpful, good luck. I am trying to build one from scratch , so pic would help ! if you need any fabrication help let me know

I once owned an Equalean Sidecar. They were being manufactured by Marc Jameson, Jameson fabrication in Southern California. Bought it brand new around 1985-1987. The body was damaged in an accident and I lost a few thousand $$$ when the replacement body I ordered was never shipped. From what I understand there were a number of other people who lost money as well.