Handi Hauler - Page 2

Weldangrind · 08-10-2010, 11:38 AM

Doc, in the video link that was posted above, you can see how the bike turns with the truck. You'll also notice that the bars were tied to the rear subframe, preventing the bike steering neck from turning.

As you're aware, the bike's natural tendency is to lean into the turns. By engineering a swivel point into the device and locking the bars, you turn the bike into a trailer. It will remain upright at all times.

FastDoc · 08-10-2010, 11:41 AM

Cool.

I did not watch the video. Wilco.

SpudRider · 08-10-2010, 11:51 AM

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Do you think you could weld one up cheaper? Looks like a simple 'cloneable' design....

My good friend Andy designed, and fabricated a similar device many years ago. It is inexpensive, and easy to make. He says his device works very well.

Spud

Spud.

When you get a chance could you trouble Brother Andy for measurements and maybe a sketch?

W&G, I don't see a swivel in the design. :?:

Next chance I get, I'll take a photograph of it, Doc.

Spud

FastDoc · 08-10-2010, 11:58 AM

Thanks Spud! I'm learning how to weld and my friend Ron's an expert. This might be a useful exercise!

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Doc, in the video link that was posted above, you can see how the bike turns with the truck. You'll also notice that the bars were tied to the rear subframe, preventing the bike steering neck from turning. As you're aware, the bike's natural tendency is to lean into the turns. By engineering a swivel point into the device and locking the bars, you turn the bike into a trailer. It will remain upright at all times. __________________ 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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08-10-2010, 11:41 AM	#17
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Cool. I did not watch the video. Wilco. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-10-2010, 11:58 AM	#19
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks Spud! I'm learning how to weld and my friend Ron's an expert. This might be a useful exercise! __________________ Happy to serve.
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