sidecar wheel lead

[slider84]

need some help with wheel chair lead <measurement> i am building a front exit kawasaki triple engined outfit. i belive the current f2 LCR runs 22 deg head angle 3 mm trail and 65 inch wheel base and would like to try this on the front exit, but not sure on how much wheel lead to run.
cheers mark

[tonybsa2008]

In my limited experience,try between 11" to 13",or for a more informed view,try ringing Rod Bellas,or Trevor Ireson,youll find both of them very helpfull.
The wheel base seems a little long to me,you may find it slow to change direction,of course these measurements are also affected by the size of the wheels you choose to use.

[slider84]

our class uses 13 inch, 6 inch wide max

[lang]

No more than 13" lead on a front exit, any more and their is not enough room for the passenger to get out on left handers. Rear exit machines tend to use more lead.

[tonybsa2008]

What class you racing in Mark?and any chance of some pics of your outfit as you build it,it sounds interesting?