yes, I use an aluminum one but when strapped in it won't go anywhere.Lunytune wrote:Gees, GIJoeBob, how do you fit a scoot on that thing? Looks too short. I've got a 2x4 carrier, but I believe wheelspace, even on the NQ50 exceeds that
how do you transport your scoots?
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I put my Motobecane and her Spree in the back of our Toyota minivan. Neither one of them leaks so we just stuff some camping gear around them and off we go. If there is no camping gear on our trip, the two scoots just lean against each other, no problems in 4 or 5 trips this way.
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I'll have to try it wth wife's Elite E, but I doubt the SA or SR would fit. We have a vintage Winnie (vintage means old, not classic) and frustration is once we park at a campsite, we're afoot.eliteguy50 wrote:yes, I use an aluminum one but when strapped in it won't go anywhere.Lunytune wrote:Gees, GIJoeBob, how do you fit a scoot on that thing? Looks too short. I've got a 2x4 carrier, but I believe wheelspace, even on the NQ50 exceeds that
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I measure 43 inches from contact patch to contact patch on my Spree. The platform is 60 inches wide so there is plenty of room.Lunytune wrote:Gees, GIJoeBob, how do you fit a scoot on that thing? Looks too short. I've got a 2x4 carrier, but I believe wheelspace, even on the NQ50 exceeds that.
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
you could make a 2x4 rail for them to sit on if you are worried about it, but I have never had a problem...I used to do that with a truck bed extenderLunytune wrote:I'll have to try it wth wife's Elite E, but I doubt the SA or SR would fit. We have a vintage Winnie (vintage means old, not classic) and frustration is once we park at a campsite, we're afoot.
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
Actually, I don't even know why I'm considering it. Anywhere we go, both of us want to scoot, and we've got the trailer, so don't really need the rack. Just nice to know it woulld work. I would need to build a ramp. I'm getting to old to lift these things up like that.eliteguy50 wrote:you could make a 2x4 rail for them to sit on if you are worried about it, but I have never had a problem...I used to do that with a truck bed extenderLunytune wrote:I'll have to try it wth wife's Elite E, but I doubt the SA or SR would fit. We have a vintage Winnie (vintage means old, not classic) and frustration is once we park at a campsite, we're afoot.
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I use a hitch carrier for my Elite 80. It fits fine I just strap it back to the car for safety and go. I used to lift one end at a time onto the carrier but that got old fast so I built a small ramp from a piece of 1x4 lumber and two 1x2 strips for sides. I banged a plate into a hook for the edge of the ramp. I hook it onto one side to roll on and when I get to where I'm going I hook it onto the other side to roll off. Easy.
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
That's my baby... in the back of my piece of s*** truck...
I think i have the same camera as wheelman
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I don't got my license, so I can only drive my scooter. So I drive it everywhere, that's how it get's around
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I put mine into the trunk of my ford taurus
looks something like this:
doesn't close, obviously, so I just bungee it down with some blankets on top of the scoot
looks something like this:
doesn't close, obviously, so I just bungee it down with some blankets on top of the scoot
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
mousewheels insists:
Mine is plain old back of the pickup...
Same here. I roll (or hoist) the sucker into the bed. Then, using gentle 'line' (that's sailor talk for 'rope') I tie the beast(s) down while somebody sits in the saddle, compressng the suspension. Then, when the ASSistant stands up, the bike(s)' suspension releases, bearing against the line. Ahoy Matey! She be standin' proud on her own!
Yeah, ratchet straps are easier, butcha gotta be careful ya don't crank 'em too tight, or ---S H N A P!! Ebay time scavening for a new handlebar cover.
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Mine is plain old back of the pickup...
Same here. I roll (or hoist) the sucker into the bed. Then, using gentle 'line' (that's sailor talk for 'rope') I tie the beast(s) down while somebody sits in the saddle, compressng the suspension. Then, when the ASSistant stands up, the bike(s)' suspension releases, bearing against the line. Ahoy Matey! She be standin' proud on her own!
Yeah, ratchet straps are easier, butcha gotta be careful ya don't crank 'em too tight, or ---S H N A P!! Ebay time scavening for a new handlebar cover.
CaptDan>
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
if you lower your truck, it'll be easy to load your scoots and you ae quite right, Cap'n. ratchet straps are to be used with caution. they are the reason my headstock is bentCaptDan wrote:mousewheels insists:
Mine is plain old back of the pickup...
Same here. I roll (or hoist) the sucker into the bed. Then, using gentle 'line' (that's sailor talk for 'rope') I tie the beast(s) down while somebody sits in the saddle, compressng the suspension. Then, when the ASSistant stands up, the bike(s)' suspension releases, bearing against the line. Ahoy Matey! She be standin' proud on her own!
Yeah, ratchet straps are easier, butcha gotta be careful ya don't crank 'em too tight, or ---S H N A P!! Ebay time scavening for a new handlebar cover.
CaptDan>
Ol' Red
1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
Spreeio
1987 Spree
With af16e powah!!!!
77cc Malossi Ministroker, 24mm oKo, 30mm V8 pipe.
Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!
1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
Spreeio
1987 Spree
With af16e powah!!!!
77cc Malossi Ministroker, 24mm oKo, 30mm V8 pipe.
Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!
Re: how do you transport your scoots?
I've found the pull straps, or cam straps work pretty good. Faster than ratchets and I don't think I'm strong enough to break the bars. Key to pull straps is that after you've got it pulled down, throw a loose knot around it at the pulley. The clamps slip. The extension straps wrap around the grips and snug without cutting like a hook might.CaptDan wrote:Yeah, ratchet straps are easier, butcha gotta be careful ya don't crank 'em too tight, or ---S H N A P!! Ebay time scavening for a new handlebar cover. CaptDan>
The way mine is set up, I can load by myself and PDQ.
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Re: how do you transport your scoots?
D'oh!CaptDan wrote:
Yeah, ratchet straps are easier, butcha gotta be careful ya don't crank 'em too tight, or ---S H N A P!! Ebay time scavening for a new handlebar cover.
CaptDan>
Tie them off to the handgrips instead.