A little bit of sidecar history

Unit Sidecars was founded in 1978, in the beginning it was truly a 'one man band' with Keith Wash both it's founder and sole employee.

Keith's intention was to build a sidecar outfit that would use the most advanced motorcycles of the time, while still retaining comfort, handling and most importantly safety. Achieving these criteria was by a combination of a beautifully crafted and engineered body and chassis, and rigidity of attachment to the bike as a result of Unit Sidecars renowned leading link forks, and a completely different concept in sidecar manufacture.

Over the years the constant changes to the design and power characteristics of motorcycles, has meant that Unit Sidecars has been constantly busy with development. The expert understanding of Keith Wash and the team, has enabled Unit Sidecars to bring what was once considered a veteran configuration, to the modern, advanced and eagerly sought after pairing used by enthusiasts world-wide today.

So, what of Unit Sidecars now?

The company has gradually, over the last 22 years, expanded to encompass and serve the ever growing trend in motorcycling. Unit Sidecars are proud that their sidecars can be found across Europe and North America. Their unique leading link forks and suspension ensure that any of their sidecar designs can be fitted to over 300 different models of motorcycle, ensuring comfort, handling and safety. Still, after 22 years, the most important criteria they work to.

Meet the "H" Team

Keith Wash - Founder & Director
Started the company in 1978 and still
enjoys every minute of it.

Mick Fenn - Director
Known as 'Dougal', and has been in
the engineering trade all his working
life. He also loves motorbikes.

Richard Ford - expert welder and 17
years with Unit Sidecars. Has received
a recommendation from the German
TUV, for his expertise, after stringent
testing of his work.

Ron Pauley - Director
An out and out sidecar man. Ron has spent most of his time building outfits in the shed. Now he does it for a living and is our Workshop Manager.

David Allen - Director
Although Dave is confined to a wheel chair he is a Ducati enthusiast and rides a Ducati outfit (fast!).

Andy Packer
He has two sons, one who is involved in motorcycle racing, which keeps Andy busy weekends.

Janice Temlet
Jan is our 'girl Monday', coming in every Monday to keep our books in order and slap our hands if things are not.