1995 BMW R-Series

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This is my 1995 BMW R1100RS mounted with a 2000 Swiss built Armec articulating Sidewinder sidecar. The bike is ridden like any other motorcycle and leans normally through the turns while the sidecar remains upright. Videos of an Armec in action can be found on youtube. Armec is the name in high-performance leaning sidecars. See the manufacturer's website at Armec.ch for more information. Suspension is a progressive link system. Sidecar features an integrated hydraulic drum brake and a parking brake. The sidecar mounting required no welding. The sidecar can be removed from the bike in less than 10 minutes. The support frame stays on the motorcycle. The bike has a performance Remus exhaust and a tuned ECU to match. The combination (bike, sidecar and tuning) was recently built and put into service by an authorized BMW dealer, (Hermy's BMW in Port Clinton, PA). Service receipts available on request. The bike runs fine. Even the tires are good. The ABS works and there are no active ABS faults even with the sidecar attached. The bike was previously in solo-service and shows 38,000 solo miles. The sidecar was detached from an identical vehicle, (actually - Gary Nixon's Legends BMW) So I had it set up and serviced for use on this bike and the bike painted to match. The paint matches perfectly including the yellow wheels. Includes 3 covers. One complete cover - a custom fitted protective cover for use when riding, one cockpit tonneau cover, one open cockpit tonneau cover. The set of factory luggage, two rear-sides and a top, plain black, unpainted - and are included but not yet shown in the photos. This sidecar alone (without the motorcycle) presently sells new in Switzerland for over 9000 Euros (or 10,660 Swiss Francs), which equates to $10,500 plus import, freight fees and installation. This had been a $15,000 sidecar when exchange rates were less favorable, and that' was then without the bike. This combination is now being offered without reserve to the highest bidder. Bike can be seen, purchased or picked up during business hours at Red Ember Cycles, Balough Rd, of Beach Street. Call or email for more details. Update: Dimensions. I measured 59" wide from far head of the motor to the opposite edge of the sidecar fender with the BMW standing straight. The width of the sidecar at the opening is 16" but it is several inches wider at the seat. The sidecar flips open for easier entry & exit. Leg room is approximately 55" less the unusable space in the tip of the nose. The sidecar brake is drum. The closest model on the Armec website is the Schwenker (Swinger). I think its the same model by a different name, then sold here as a sidewinder. According to Armec, the Schweker details are: Boat length: 205 cm; Foot length: 115 cm; Seat width: 52 cm; Trunk volume: approx. 150 liters; Spreading width: 127 cm; Weight: 65 kg. Again, I think its the same car.