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Sidecars and World Travel

Hi,

Sorry, I am not aware of the thread you are looking for but I'll try to answer your questions in quote context below...

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Originally Posted by Old(er)Phart View Post
I'm 99% sure that the answer is here somewhere (at least....I thought I saw it :confused1: )

Perhaps some kind soul would point it out to me!

I'm currently in the process of planning a European Motorcycle trip - planned for next year (2015) - that includes touring the UK &
Ireland, in July & August & September.

I'll be traveling on a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar on the right (throttle) side.....USA Registered.

My questions are:
1. Are there any restrictions on operating a motorcycle equipped with a sidecar on the right (throttle) side in the UK for the time planned?

No problem as far as regulations for a US registered bike. But I put a small red left arrow on my left mirror to remind me to stay on the left. ESPECIALLY when leaving a gas station or hotel and there is no other traffic.

2. If there are restriction(s), can I apply for a waiver of them?
2a. If so, How?

Please note that I will be traveling with a Carnet de Passage, and will NOT be leaving the vehicle behind when I depart.

No need for a carnet in the EU but you will need a green card insurance policy. I get mine over the internet from Italy (Mototouring.com). You might also get a German ADAC roadside assistance policy for the EU. They also have European medical insurance for US citizens.

The same basic premise/question also raises it's head when I think of possibly doing the same kind of trip to Australia and/or New Zealand.

Now you have a problem. I have a disabled permit so my rightside sidecar is okay as a handicap adaptation in Australia. I know of a guy from Switzerland with a rightside hack who got in to AU after a long week of fighting with officals He got approval only because they did not announce the restriction before he entered the country. He was lucky. Also the carnet is mandatoryin AU. I get mine from the Canadian AAA but it is good only for one year.

Is the Carnet sufficient?

Can it REALLY be just that easy?

I have an Oregon licensed hack and have ridden the UK, Ireland most of the EU, Africa and NZ with little problem. Same with a different US licensed hack in Central and South America. No problem as long as you are not in a hurry.

Thanx in advance for any advice!
I'll be presenting Around the World On Three Wheels at the California HU Meeting in a few weeks. Ride down and we can talk. Especially about shipping sidecar outfits.

Ride Well,
Coach
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