Hi all -
Before I say anything, this bike is a blast and too much fun. it just needs a little help.
To add to the already plentiful advice in this thread - I just picked up my 2011 G5 about 3 weeks ago with a cozy sidecar attached. It's apart in the garage after 137 miles. No mishaps thank God, but the sidecar fender bolts came loose, then the main sidecar mount, etc, etc, so it's been quarantined until the whole thing has been "quality inspected". Big hitter: battery box should have a rubber mat around the battery. I also had to shim the mount plate out about .050" to get the right tension on the battery. Too tight is not a good thing. I am also going to try and find a sealed battery.
Loose bolts with no lock nuts, lock washers or locktite. Headlight misaligned, bad signal/stop bulbs in the side car. I actually replaced the sidecar brake light because it was junk. Spend a few minutes tucking/placing the wiring harness to move some pinch points. I will be replacing the Buss fuses with weather proof blade fuse holders very soon also and probably getting a new headlight or bulb.
Everything else is good so far, but it's just a baby. I'm being very cautious because my little guy is riding in the sidecar. Let's hope it stays that way and we keep up the forum with info.
Above all, don't forget to have fun!!!