s_beaudry
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Just looking on building something original and astheticly pleasing....
Here is my idea for a very sleek and very quiet HT push trailer....
Build a small metal framed trailer with two andgled pipes welded to it verticly as to mount the engine to. The pipes would mount to an adjustable plate so the chain can be tensioned
As the HT engine sprocket can accomodate a #41 chain, run a 5/8" small axle with a go kart sprocket (maaybe 48 tooth) to drive the rear wheels
Keep the stock muffler on it, and enclose the trailer in sheet metal with some venting holes in the front and rear of the trailer. Run a high speed fan off of the white wire to keep the engine cool and circulate the air.
Build a trailer hitch off of the two rear axle bolts of the bicycle. Keep the engine centered on the trailer axle to keep the tires in contact with the ground.
Run the clutch and throttle cables very cleanly along the frame to some type of disconnect point for eassy removal.
This is my idea, now for your opinions....
Easier to mount to the frame of course, but I have extra materials for this project. How would it look astheticly towing an enclosed small trailer?
Would enclosing the engine with venting front and back and a fan be enough to keep it from getting too hot?
Would an HT setup like this start with pedaling, or would the wheels jump while trying to start it? Would extra weight solve this problem over the axle?
All thoughts are welcomed...
Here is my idea for a very sleek and very quiet HT push trailer....
Build a small metal framed trailer with two andgled pipes welded to it verticly as to mount the engine to. The pipes would mount to an adjustable plate so the chain can be tensioned
As the HT engine sprocket can accomodate a #41 chain, run a 5/8" small axle with a go kart sprocket (maaybe 48 tooth) to drive the rear wheels
Keep the stock muffler on it, and enclose the trailer in sheet metal with some venting holes in the front and rear of the trailer. Run a high speed fan off of the white wire to keep the engine cool and circulate the air.
Build a trailer hitch off of the two rear axle bolts of the bicycle. Keep the engine centered on the trailer axle to keep the tires in contact with the ground.
Run the clutch and throttle cables very cleanly along the frame to some type of disconnect point for eassy removal.
This is my idea, now for your opinions....
Easier to mount to the frame of course, but I have extra materials for this project. How would it look astheticly towing an enclosed small trailer?
Would enclosing the engine with venting front and back and a fan be enough to keep it from getting too hot?
Would an HT setup like this start with pedaling, or would the wheels jump while trying to start it? Would extra weight solve this problem over the axle?
All thoughts are welcomed...