03-02-2010, 08:49 AM | #1 |
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Not enough storage on your ride?
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03-02-2010, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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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.
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03-02-2010, 12:00 PM | #3 |
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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.
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03-02-2010, 12:43 PM | #4 | |
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03-02-2010, 01:03 PM | #5 |
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That plastic tote is $40 at most home stores etc. I am thinking that a couple of used scooter front wheels would be better suited.
I am sure that the asking price is reasonable considering the materials/labor involved in producing them. Those of us with skills could build it for much less. I don't know about the high mount for the hitch. I think it would make handling strange. I strapped to two electric trailer brake hubs on the back of the lifan. About 120lbs. Don't recommend it. 8O Something low mount to the swingarm would be better.
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03-03-2010, 07:45 AM | #6 |
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It's legal here in Canada, you register it as an Artisanal Trailer, they ask the weight and size, then 65$, 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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03-03-2010, 07:47 AM | #7 |
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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.
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