Harley Davidson 1916 - sidecar controlled motorcycle (5 photos + 1 video)

It turns out there was a very interesting model in 1916 a Harley Davidson motorcycle with a sidecar, where the motorcycle controls came from the stroller itself. This copy is in the Wheels Museum. Through Time (Wheels through time), located in North Carolina.







Actually, information about this unimaginable motorcycle found only on the "The Drive For History" channel. Matt - show host and the son of the founder of the museum - talking about this bike, he says that he is one of a kind and that has no idea who he was for built and why it has such re-equipment.





The bike itself is a standard 1916 J model. issue, well preserved for its age. Stroller double with convertible, mounted on what looks like half a horse wagons. At first glance, this is a fairly standard stroller. time. Of course, looking closely, you can see some, say So, special modifications.



For some reason lost in time, unknown mechanics converted the motorcycle control so that it can be controlled from the stroller. The motorcycle itself has no seat, the steering wheel is strange, custom, shifted, and all foot and hand control was transferred to the stroller.



You can see that a lot of non-standard shafts, gears, levers, chains and other mechanical parts so that you can move all the controls to unusual place. Even the carburetor has been moved to the right side motorcycle for easy access.

It is worth seeing it to imagine the scale and scope of the work, and also think - for what and to whom, nevertheless, such a thing could be needed.