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Suggested sidecar alignment

(for motorcycles and motorscooters)
A: Lengthwise distance between centerline of the sidecar mounting flange and the centerline of the sidecar wheel 22 inches (56 cm)

B: Cross distance between centerline of flange joint and centerline of sidecar wheel.22 inches (56 cm) for scooters25 inches (64 cm) for motorcycles

C: Lengthwise distance between centerline of sidecar wheel and motorscooter wheel (5 inches / 13 cm)or motorcycle wheel (8 inches / 20 cm)

D: Suggested cross distance from centerline of sidecar wheel and motorscooter wheel ( 45.5 / 116 cm) ormotorcycle wheel ( 47 inches / 120 cm)

Height of centerline of mounting flange above ground with sidecar suspension adjustment in the center of its travel:

Motorscooter -- 13.5 inches / 34 cm
Motorcycles -- 15 inches / 38 cm