IRONHEAD KNEELER RACING BIKE

Richard Pouwels and Kim van Loon from the Netherlands form a fascinating Historic Sidecar Racing Team. They have two Classic Ironhead Sidecar Racing Bikes, a "seater" and a "kneeler", both powered by Harley Sportster Ironhead Engines.

Richard and Kim's current "kneeler" Ironhead racing bike, which went through quite a bit of development over the years. The frame was built by Kobus Bouwman. This type of frame is called a "kneeler": to reduce drag the driver actually rides the bike sitting on his knees.

• Front wheel: 16 inch / tire: Dunlop sidecar race
• Rear wheel: 12 inches / tire: Yokohama racing
• Sidecar wheel: 10 inches / tire: Yokohama racing

text and pix: http://www.sporty-ironheads.com/ironhead_racing/1972_ironhead_sidecar_racing_bike_by_richard_and_kim.php  and  http://lonecubcrywolf.blogspot.com/2011/12/ironhead-sidecar-racer.html