Technical Info
2010 Updates
1. Engine
Updates - unforgivingly-tested and brutally challenged by famous
English adventuress Lois Pryce and her no less famous husband and adventurer
Austin Vince's cross country trip last summer. (We asked them to go
full throttle on it)
1.1. Rocker
arms with needle bearings. The new rocker arms use needle bearings
- the design similar to most modern bikes. This reduces friction between
rocker arm and rocker arm shaft improving valve train efficiency and
longevity. This also increases horsepower and fuel economy.
1.2. Centering
bushing between cylinder and cylinder head. 2010 heads utilize
an improved alignment bushing to help center the cylinder and the head.
This will increase longevity of the push rods.
1.3. Camshaft
with rear needle bearing. The standard rear brass bushing has
been replaced with a new needle bearing. Reduced friction increases
horsepower and fuel economy while providing better performance at higher
RPM.
1.4. Machined
(smoothed) intake and exhaust ports of the cylinder head. By
flowing the intake and exhaust ports the heads can more efficiently
move fuel at higher RPM's and increased horsepower.
1.5. Redesigned
alternator adapter. The new design of the alternator adaptor
provides better oiling to the seal preventing premature failure while
also preventing bearings from overheating and failing.
2. Transmission
New polymer material instead of rubber for flexible U-joint. The strength
and durability of the coupler is increased due to using new polymers
in place of the original rubber. The new coupler is 40% stronger and
can sustain heavy loads with minimum distortion.
3. Sidecar
frame
Flexible front prop (same as rear prop) - offers more options for sidecar
alignment. You now have the ability to adjust the sidecar alignment
at both mounting points on the frame. This allows you to set sidecar
angle, ride height, and toe-in adjustments more easily.
4. Replacement
of the chromed parts
Complete exhaust system, handlebar, rear and front fender clips, passenger
grab handles, sidecar bumper, turn signal steams, push road covers are
now made from 304 grade stainless steel.Stainless steel is stronger
and more durable than chromed steel and will not rust.
Small parts formerly chrome plated are now covered with polished hard
chrome or powder painted.
5. Wheels:
Aluminum rims
Aluminum 19" rims are
installing on Patrol and Tourist models starting container 195 (shipped
12/31/2009). Rims made from 7050 aluminum alloy and have reinforced
central channel. These rims are manufactured to higher tolerances and
utilize a specific design for sidecar applications.
6. Retro
Marzocchi Front Forks (www.marzocchi.com) 42mm telescopic forks
and low front fender for Retro
Oversized front forks provide a more stable ride and better control
with a sidecar. The 42mm forks have less side deflection and twist than
the original 36mm forks and use better oil and dust seals.
7. Powder
painted body parts (gas tank, fenders, sidecar body, side panels
etc.) for Tourist-T and Gear-Up (main color) models.
UPDATES:
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
Engine |
Engine |
Engine |
| Hex head fastening
screws |
Herzog precision
cut timing gears |
Complete new
valve train including: 7mm valve stems, sealed valve guides, hardened
valve seats, and single valve springs. |
| Weather proof
air cleaning system (NON-CAL bikes) |
NAK seals |
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| Simplified
exhaust system |
SKF bearings |
Modified Denso
alternator adapter |
| New header
fastening system for exhaust pipes |
High quality
8.8 hardware used throughout |
New clutch
springs |
| Improved quality
breather pipe |
New aluminum
starter cover |
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| Surfaced clutch
plates for smooth operation |
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| Gearbox |
Gearbox |
Gearbox |
| Neutral light
cut off for reverse |
Herzog shafts
and precision cut gears |
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| Hex head fastening
screws |
NAK seals |
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| Improved clutch
slider |
SKF bearings
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| Improved speedometer
cable seal |
High quality
8.8 hardware and nylock nuts |
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| Extended drive
shaft splines |
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| Final
Drive |
Final
Drive |
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| Use of final
drive lock nuts |
Reversed style
drive shaft with larger spline surface area |
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| Nylock nuts
used to secure final drive to swing arm |
SKF bearings |
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| Labeled final
drive engagement lever |
Improved 2WD
engagement rod with UNI balls |
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| Brakes |
Brakes |
Brakes |
| Floating disc
for front disc brake (Troyka and Retro) |
Brembo floating
disc on all models |
Steel braided
brake hoses on all models. |
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New brake hose
routing with retaining clips |
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Reinforced
front brake reaction link |
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| Chassis |
Chassis |
Chassis |
| Improved sidecar
brake plate |
Improved sidecar
subframe for more adjustment clearance |
Pivot bearings
installed in place of bushings ... both front and rear swing arms |
| Heavy duty
front turn signal mount |
SKF sealed
wheel bearings |
New shock absorbers,
Sachs ... improved dampening and stiffer springs |
| Standard mechanical
rear and sidecar wheel brakes (Retro) |
Improved sidecar
truck hinges and handle |
Tapered steering
head bearings (SKF) |
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Universal spare
wheel holder |
New bench seat |
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Standard 7/8"
handle bar size and upgraded risers |
New tool kit |
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Cable trunk
lid limiter strap |
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Bottoming out
travel limiter on sidecar swing arm |
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US style license
plate mount |
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High quality
8.8 hardware and nylock nuts |
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Carburetion |
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Mikuni rubber
intake flanges |
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Petcock tank
mounted … no adapters |
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Improved fuel
line |
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| Electrical |
Electrical |
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| New wire harness
(Tourist, Patrol, Troyka, Gear Up) |
Ducati Energina
ignition system |
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| Sidecar fuse
block with power outlet |
Upgraded Italian
horn |
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Accessories
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Improved fuel
can holder for GU models |
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Reusable touch-up
paint containers |
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New shovel
cover |
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Dual purpose
grips for Gear-up models |
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Removable sidecar
interior panels on Retro models |
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