bongobobny Posted March 15, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2008 I'm seriously considering this, but am not sure of how effective they are. I know this was asked in the past, but has anyone had any experience with one of these? I really don't have the room for a flatbed trailer but this would be easy to store. My main concern is what prevents the scoot from going over when towing? I don't plan on towing the scoot for any great distance, but it may be nice to have for tows of a couple hundred miles or so, or for emergencies... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260219854774&rd=1 Opinions, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted March 15, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 15, 2008 Would prob do in a pinch....I dunno if I would feel comfortable using it. Have a look at this site....bunch of options there...bit pricey but good ideas if a guy was a bit handy with a welder. http://www.motorcycleramps.com/ Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 15, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 15, 2008 I'm seriously considering this, but am not sure of how effective they are. I know this was asked in the past, but has anyone had any experience with one of these? I really don't have the room for a flatbed trailer but this would be easy to store. My main concern is what prevents the scoot from going over when towing? I don't plan on towing the scoot for any great distance, but it may be nice to have for tows of a couple hundred miles or so, or for emergencies... Opinions, please. I think for short distances it might work, but I don't think long hauls it would be too good. I not sure there would be any damage to the drive train, but there's a lot of stuff still moving up to the clutch, and the scoot is sitting at an odd angle... I donno???......... On the side to side issue, I think the 'tire well' is deep enough to keep it stable. Just tie it down. And what is the weight rating. Figure about 60% of the weight of a 1stGen being supported.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted March 15, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 15, 2008 How would you get the front wheel "up" in it by yourself??? Just a thought........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted March 15, 2008 Share #5 Posted March 15, 2008 Good question, Eck. Even though it comes with "Bracket for wood ramp", the bars and seat are still up a ways. Interesting that they have a 1st gen on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 15, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 15, 2008 I have trailered mine SEVERAL times and I cannot see how it would be stable like that..these bikes are VERY heavy and believe me you best have it secured in SEVERAL place or it will go over,and yes I have the set up where the front wheel is clamped to the Carrier,still has to be tied in vicinity of the handlebars extending outward towards the front . Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted March 15, 2008 Keith, I especially liked the folding one, but as you stated, a bit pricey compared to the price of the ebay one. Jack, good point, but as I stated, primarily for short "emergency" hauls. I believe the capicity is 500 lbs so it should be OK. Eck, well, either find a buddy or use a winch??? (It does allow for a ramp) So far I'm thinking it may be worthwhile for the price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted March 15, 2008 I have trailered mine SEVERAL times and I cannot see how it would be stable like that..these bikes are VERY heavy and believe me you best have it secured in SEVERAL place or it will go over,and yes I have the set up where the front wheel is clamped to the Carrier,still has to be tied in vicinity of the handlebars extending outward towards the front . Tom So, Tom, are you saying don't waste my money on it?? It may be used by other people as well for their scoots. I would have no issues with lending it out to friends as long as they understand I'm not responsible for any damage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bigin Posted March 15, 2008 Share #9 Posted March 15, 2008 I read in a manual somewhere on this bike that you should not trailer the rear wheel on the ground, or coast on long downhills without engine running due to lubrication issues. Cant find it now of course, but was considering same thing, researched it awhile back and decide not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted March 15, 2008 Share #10 Posted March 15, 2008 I have trailered mine SEVERAL times and I cannot see how it would be stable like that..these bikes are VERY heavy and believe me you best have it secured in SEVERAL place or it will go over,and yes I have the set up where the front wheel is clamped to the Carrier,still has to be tied in vicinity of the handlebars extending outward towards the front . Tom http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/TMagEnterprises/Extra%20Junk/A.jpg It does have a tie down bar across the front. As long as the forks are compressed and held firmly (as in tie downs from bar to handlebars) the only way for it to tip over is if the towing vehicle tips over. It's kind of like the Uni-go one wheel trailers. Even on a trailer, the only reason to tie down the back is to keep it from bouncing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bigin Posted March 15, 2008 Share #11 Posted March 15, 2008 Found it, check page 8-6 of the manual. " Do not glide for long periods with the engine off, and do not tow the cycle a long distance. Even with gears in neutral, the transmission is only properly lubricated unless the engine is running." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted March 15, 2008 Share #12 Posted March 15, 2008 I read in a manual somewhere on this bike that you should not trailer the rear wheel on the ground, or coast on long downhills without engine running due to lubrication issues. Cant find it now of course, but was considering same thing, researched it awhile back and decide not to. I've never read this, but i know it's true from my own Expirience. This Setup will damage a Lot of the Innards of your Tranny. First Thing which will come up is the big Ball Bearing on the outbound Transmission Shaft. Don't ask how i know. Only Thing a would admit, it has to do with smoking ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted March 15, 2008 Share #13 Posted March 15, 2008 Only Thing a would admit, it has to do with smoking ..... Everyone blames Smoking on everything Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted March 15, 2008 Share #14 Posted March 15, 2008 Everyone blames Smoking on everything Brad Yeah, you're right, but in this Case ... it WAS the Trigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted March 15, 2008 Sooo, ahhh, disconnect the driveshaft when towing any long distance??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted March 15, 2008 Share #16 Posted March 15, 2008 if you take a close look at the way that bike is straped down in there what i see is the front tire is in a cradle but the straps hook behind the forks to the frame of the bike so when you corner your puting a lot of stress on the straps sooner or later its going to snap at least thats what i see you may get away with it for a while but it only takes one time and your scoot is a gonner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted March 15, 2008 Share #17 Posted March 15, 2008 Sooo, ahhh, disconnect the driveshaft when towing any long distance??? More likely removing it, but do you really want to go through that, to tow it??? Probably not............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted March 15, 2008 Share #18 Posted March 15, 2008 Sooo, ahhh, disconnect the driveshaft when towing any long distance??? ... before towing on any Distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted March 15, 2008 Share #19 Posted March 15, 2008 Kinda hard to tell where the straps are attached, dray. They could be hooked to the lower triple trees, which would be OK. Or they could be attached to the fairing stay, which would be a real bad idea! I doubt they would be attached to the frame because you're right, sooner rather than later they would snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bigin Posted March 15, 2008 Share #20 Posted March 15, 2008 My conclusion was that a very small one bike trailer was the answer for me. Yes more hassle with maintnenance, place to store it, registration, lighting wiring, etc but would feel more secure trailering a trailer, rather than a motorcycle. Still haven't bought one, but that is how I will go eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted March 15, 2008 Share #21 Posted March 15, 2008 Interesting that they have a 1st gen on it. Thats cause 1st gens need to be towed sometimes.......:stirthepot::whistling: :rotf::rotf: Seriously folks...I wouldnt trust it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mother Posted March 16, 2008 Share #22 Posted March 16, 2008 Bob, dont do it, just my opinion. look at any motorhome towing a car, the driven wheels are off the ground. the Venture is designed to be running to lubricate bearings, bushings etc. disconnecting the driveshaft is a fairly complex job, and then when you get to where you wanted, you gotta put her back in. find an old boat trailer and put a u-channel up the middle. boat trailer is wide and stable for towing a bike. get some good tie down straps, (not the cheap ones, the hooks on the ends are no good, trust me, i found out the hard way with a 300 lb dirt bike.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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