"Got storage project"
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Re: "Got storage project"
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Nicely finished and all. I hope I'm mistaken, but it looks like the hitch is bolted to the engine via the M6 head bolts. Yikes!
I'm thinkin' about the half-inch or so of those threads screwed into an unsprung engine crankcase that bounces vigorously up and down with pavement patches and potholes. It kinda makes me wince. Now hang a steel ball and trailer hitch with a load of Malty Soda hanging on back there a-yankin' an' a-*.
Nah, it'll probably be OK...
Nicely finished and all. I hope I'm mistaken, but it looks like the hitch is bolted to the engine via the M6 head bolts. Yikes!
I'm thinkin' about the half-inch or so of those threads screwed into an unsprung engine crankcase that bounces vigorously up and down with pavement patches and potholes. It kinda makes me wince. Now hang a steel ball and trailer hitch with a load of Malty Soda hanging on back there a-yankin' an' a-*.
Nah, it'll probably be OK...
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Re: "Got storage project"
hey wheelman, yea i dont plan on pulling anything. its basicly just for looks. i will be taking it to the downriver cruise tomorrow and saturday. me and dan both will be out in gyro force lol. i think dan wants to pull the trailer with his bike. should be fun.
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Re: "Got storage project"
Is it just me or is the idea of using the head bolts as the tow attachment NOT sound like a good idea? I mean those threads are into aluminum.
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yes bear. me and dan discussed this already and yes u are right. but...this is just for show. we are considering making up a one off custom hitch that bolts up underneath the engine and frame. another custom flatbed trailer may be in the works. not to sure yet.
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Re: "Got storage project"
chevyguyjay wrote:yes bear. me and dan discussed this already and yes u are right. but...this is just for show. we are considering making up a one off custom hitch that bolts up underneath the engine and frame. another custom flatbed trailer may be in the works. not to sure yet.
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ok everyone. first, i just wanna give a special thanks to some people that helped with this build. Jay and Jim our fabricators and Bob for the signs. the gyros are just so rare around here and seeing one with a custom little trailer....cant ask for more. think it turned out just right. a one off custom flat bed will be in the works soon along with a new and improved hitch. 66six....we were thinking of u!
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Re: "Got storage project"
That thing looks legit!
Awesome job man!
Awesome job man!
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Re: "Got storage project"
If your going to tow something ...
Tow something .
Tow something .
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Re: "Got storage project"
think you're gonna need some higher ratio gears to get that boat going...
but i can see it now...just like a tug boat.
gear the scoot low and slow w/ hella torque...
i would pay to see a spree or other moped tow something like that.
but i can see it now...just like a tug boat.
gear the scoot low and slow w/ hella torque...
i would pay to see a spree or other moped tow something like that.
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Re: "Got storage project"
I noticed your safety chain .
Is that a joke ?
Heres a safety chain .
OK off to work I tow .
Is that a joke ?
Heres a safety chain .
OK off to work I tow .
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- The hitch is kinda big . I just use the chain ...But I like to get a good running start . * I will just drag it down the freeway .
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Re: "Got storage project"
I'm ready ...
Lets Tow !
Lets Tow !
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I noticed you stopped in at Charlies Bar .
The more you drink the better they look ?
Who am I kidding ... I would take the Gyro
The more you drink the better they look ?
Who am I kidding ... I would take the Gyro
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Re: "Got storage project"
Check this out and it's close to you .
You will probably never find one as nice as this
This guy dosen't relize what these are worth .
Dan you need this one for your collection .
You will probably never find one as nice as this
This guy dosen't relize what these are worth .
Dan you need this one for your collection .
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Re: "Got storage project"
That is hella kewl. Love the trailer. I like that stailess rear you have on the black gyro. Six I want one of those on mine.
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hey 6, thats dans old gyro. he sold it to a guy around our neighborhood and he must of sold it to someone. look at the moped sticker plate. thats dans specialty lol. also the high/low beam sticker he had made.
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