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Just acquired Terraplane #000930 attached to 2003 BMW R1500RT touring bike. Looks like it never had a brake system and four-bar mounting brackets were installed by Hannigan. Getting bike back on the road after being stored for several years. Looking for wheel cap for original wheel or alternate...

Thanks for the information I'll give it a try. Now I'm trying to find a replacement windlace, the black press-on trim which covers the seam where the top and bottom sections join. And I'm looking for ideas on a replacement hub cap for the original wheel.

Yes, the previous owner said the rig was set up with the four bar mounting system by Hannigan in Ky. www.hannigantrikes.com/product-type/sidecars/ They have been in business since 1975, so the early-80s timeline for my Terraplane fits. Does anyone else have a Terraplane without a brake? It may...

I'm in Montgomery, Alabama. I'll send you some photos of my 4-point mounting system later this week. Previous owner said it was attached to bike at a famous shop (forgot name) in Oregon.

I have Terraplane serial number 07-100930, which I believe to be one of the last ones made. Has anyone seen a later one?

I just got a Terraplane and found the rubber canopy latch with metal bracket loose behind the seat. When you pop-rivet the bracket to the body, how do you get a reinforcement washer behind it? Also, I need to install the two canopy restraining straps. I see where I can attach them to canopy...

I just acquired an '03 BMW R1500RT with a Terraplane sidecar. Looks all original and in good condition. A member of our church got too old to ride it and had it stored, covered, in his carport for the past two years. Serial number is 07-100930 so it might be one of the last ones. What year do...