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November Messages (2006)
Date: November 29, 2006
Topic: Buy Direct?
Message: I saw a Cozy sidecar online which was available directly from a company in India. How would it compare to the Cozys that you sell. It is advertised at a lower price and is tempting.
Doug – PA
Cyclesidecar Reply: Doug,
Good question. Cozy makes many different sidecars to different specifications. The models we sell are made specifically for us and are made to our specifications. They also make sidecars for the Indian market that do not meet our standards but are somewhat less expensive (at least on the face of it). Some of the differences are easy to see others are not. For example the gauge and quality of the steel used in our cars is strictly specified by us as to the type of paint used, paint thickness etc. Our cars are the only cars which have stainless steel bumper guards which eliminate corrosion and rust issues on these components. Our cars come with a full sized motorcycle wheel and most importantly a DOT approved tire and rim combination. We are the only customer of Cozy that can make this claim. Perhaps most importantly if you buy one directly from someone in India you have to send the cash up front and wait. Then you hope that they send it. The there is a chance that US Customs will seize the unit as all imported sidecars are subject to DOT safety standards and as mentioned we are the only ones that bring DOT approved units into the US. In fact the folks at DOT sometimes refer other sidecar manufacturers to us for advice on this subject. If you do eventually get your sidecar and it is damaged or has a defect you are stuck since your dealer is 10,000 miles away. Any sidecar you purchase from us or one of our dealers come with our famous service and back-up and is guaranteed 100%. In short if you purchase from us you are assured of getting a safe, fully legal great value and full satisfaction. You also have someone to go to for service that backs up whatever they sell. The cost of ours is not much more than you see advertised on-line and frequently is far less when you consider all of the costs and risks of becoming your own importer. As with all things like this when you buy overseas from an unknown source it is buyer beware.
Kevin Mahoney
Cycle Sidecar
A division of Classic Motorworks
1-800-201-7472
Date: November 29, 2006
Topic: Thanks!
Message: Dear Kevin, I really appreciate all of the help you guys gave me over the phone last week. My rig is now perfectly aligned and is tracking well without pulling. You also were right about the shimmy dampener. Great Service!!
Paul NY
Cyclesidecar Reply: Paul, We’re glad it worked out for you
Kevin Mahoney
Cycle Sidecar
A division of Classic Motorworks
1-800-201-7472
Date: November 29, 2006
Topic:
Message: Ever since I hooked up my sidecar whenever I try to attach the Power lead to the fuse box I blow a fuse. Can anyone help?
Colin – WY
Cyclesidecar Reply: Colin, If you are blowing fuses, you have a short somewhere in the sidecar wiring. You will have to find this short before you can fix it (Again my penchant for stating the obvious). A powered test lamp or an Ohm meter is a good way to start. Try separating the circuits and then attaching one of the leads of the test lamp or Ohm meter to a good ground on the sidecar. Touch the other lead to each of the lighting circuits and see which ones shows continuity to ground. When you find which light it is, examine the wiring very carefully and it is likely that you will find a frayed wire or some other form of short circuit.
Kevin Mahoney
Cycle Sidecar
A division of Classic Motorworks
1-800-201-7472
Date: November 28, 2006
Topic: drum brake
Message: Does anyone have any good advice about whether or not I should switch my Royal Enfield Bullet from a front drum brake to a disk brake for sidecar use?
Remy - FL
Reply: Remy, I have a Bullet with a drum brake on it and it is fine with my Cozy. Bill – NH
Date: November 23, 2006
Topic: Cozy Euro?
Message: I like the look of the Cozy Euro, but am wondering how roomy it is compared to the Rocket?
Cyclesidecar Reply: The width of the Euro and the Rocket are the same, but the front of the Euro is more narrow than the Rocket (I realize that I am stating the obvious). The net result if just slighty less space for your legs in the Euro, but…….even with a reduced width there is plenty of space for one. If you look at the specs for both cars you will see what I mean http://www.cyclesidecar.com/showroom/dimensions.html Both of these cars have a lot of room in them.
Kevin Mahoney
Cycle Sidecar
A division of Classic Motorworks
1-800-201-7472
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