Not enough storage on your ride?

katoranger · 03-02-2010, 08:49 AM

http://www.scootboot.com/

Weldangrind · 03-02-2010, 10:28 AM

I had a homemade trailer behind my moped when I was 14; after filling it with bottles from the ditch on the highway, I had enough gas money for a month.

katoranger · 03-02-2010, 12:00 PM

The one pic showed low speed mower tires. I am really wondering the street legally of it.

Good idea. I would need mine alittle better engineered though.

SpudRider · 03-02-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

The one pic showed low speed mower tires. I am really wondering the street legally of it.

Good idea. I would need mine alittle better engineered though.

I agree.

Also, the price needs to be lower; $445 is a bit expensive. You can almost buy a new Zong for the price of two of these trailers.

Spud

katoranger · 03-02-2010, 01:03 PM

That plastic tote is $40 at most home stores etc. I am thinking that a couple of used scooter front wheels would be better suited.

I am sure that the asking price is reasonable considering the materials/labor involved in producing them.

Those of us with skills could build it for much less.

I don't know about the high mount for the hitch. I think it would make handling strange.

I strapped to two electric trailer brake hubs on the back of the lifan. About 120lbs. Don't recommend it. 8O

Something low mount to the swingarm would be better.

Stomper · 03-03-2010, 07:45 AM

It's legal here in Canada, you register it as an Artisanal Trailer, they ask the weight and size, then 65$, and your good to go, the plate is good for life.

It's classified as a motorcycle trailerÂ.

But one thing, i would make it out of aluminum, because weight is very important and it would cost only 20 to 30% more.

If i make one for myself it would cost between 250 and 350$, with the wheels, hub and everything.

2 weels 8" + hub and bearing = 75$

20' of aluminum square tubing 1" x 1/8" x 1" = 74$

4X8' alum Sheet 16gage = 68$ / sheet (need 1 for the box or replace it by a plastic box)

1 stainless steel universal joint = 45$

2 Scooter or dirt bike shock = +/- 20 to 60$ (Used shock is OK)

Bolt and nut +/- 10 to 20$ (Stainless bolt is recommended for aluminum)

katoranger · 03-03-2010, 07:47 AM

Well that is interesting. Money well spent for a lifetime tag. I think its a good idea for low speed use. Makes you 50cc scooter more of a utility vehicle.

03-02-2010, 08:49 AM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Not enough storage on your ride? http://www.scootboot.com/ __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-02-2010, 10:28 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I had a homemade trailer behind my moped when I was 14; after filling it with bottles from the ditch on the highway, I had enough gas money for a month. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-02-2010, 12:00 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The one pic showed low speed mower tires. I am really wondering the street legally of it. Good idea. I would need mine alittle better engineered though. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-02-2010, 01:03 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That plastic tote is $40 at most home stores etc. I am thinking that a couple of used scooter front wheels would be better suited. I am sure that the asking price is reasonable considering the materials/labor involved in producing them. Those of us with skills could build it for much less. I don't know about the high mount for the hitch. I think it would make handling strange. I strapped to two electric trailer brake hubs on the back of the lifan. About 120lbs. Don't recommend it. 8O Something low mount to the swingarm would be better. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-03-2010, 07:47 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well that is interesting. Money well spent for a lifetime tag. I think its a good idea for low speed use. Makes you 50cc scooter more of a utility vehicle. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-03-2010, 07:45 AM	#6
Stomper Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 14	It's legal here in Canada, you register it as an Artisanal Trailer, they ask the weight and size, then 65$, and your good to go, the plate is good for life. It's classified as a motorcycle trailerÂ. But one thing, i would make it out of aluminum, because weight is very important and it would cost only 20 to 30% more. If i make one for myself it would cost between 250 and 350$, with the wheels, hub and everything. 2 weels 8" + hub and bearing = 75$ 20' of aluminum square tubing 1" x 1/8" x 1" = 74$ 4X8' alum Sheet 16gage = 68$ / sheet (need 1 for the box or replace it by a plastic box) 1 stainless steel universal joint = 45$ 2 Scooter or dirt bike shock = +/- 20 to 60$ (Used shock is OK) Bolt and nut +/- 10 to 20$ (Stainless bolt is recommended for aluminum)
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