My 2nd push trailer is up and running

s_beaudry

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Just got her on the road this morning for a first test drive (my bike is down, that is my daughter's bike)

The powertrain is a Honda GC160 with a 12 tooth clutch ran back with #35 chain to a 60 tooth sprocket.

I went with heavier duty tires this time and see the benefit, she seems to have better traction and maybe even a better ride as well. I tapped the aluminum shaft I bought for the axle with 3/4" x 16 threads. I also drilled a hole in the shaft to hold a cotter pin for extra safety in keeping those wheels on. From the two tires outside edges, it is 20" wide.

Noisewise, compared to the 6.5hp B&S that I had last year, it is just about the same. I thought the Honda would be quieter, but maybe it is, not 100% sure.

Same seat post hitch as last time, this time I used galvanized pipe for a sturdier connection and to not allow any bending. I drilled thru the connectors and set it with a 5/16" bolt to not allow it to loosen or turn at all from the torque of the engine.

With these push trailers, I think the thought of it being a "trailer" gets lost a lot of times. So I added on a 10" x 13" trailer bed with eye hooks for bungee cords to tie cargo down. This makes a world of opportunities for a extra gas tank, a 12 volt battery for lighting, toolbox, and etc.

Well, tell me what you think of her.... all opinions count, good or bad!

Steve
 

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Sweet build!

Do you have a pictures of the connection to the seatpost?

Also how are those wheels connected to the axle? Are they threaded on there OR are the nuts squeezing them so they don't spin free on the axle?

I really like your trailer bed idea.
 
Sweet build!

Do you have a pictures of the connection to the seatpost?

Also how are those wheels connected to the axle? Are they threaded on there OR are the nuts squeezing them so they don't spin free on the axle?

I really like your trailer bed idea.


Mac...

The wheels are just riding on the axle with bearings. The left side tire has a sprocket (painted red) on it, so it is one wheel drive.

I was going to cut the frame short, but figured adding thee trailer bed would make room for addons! The GC160 has a one gallon tank, I have a red 2 gallon gas tank that fits very nicely there for EXTRA long trips!

I will take a close up of the seat post hitch for you, all I did was cut out a notch in the galvinized pipe to go around the seatpost and then drilled a 5/16" hole to add a bolt to keep it on the seatpost.
 
Very Nice. I like your Trailers S_Beaudry. They look different than all the others. I think that GC160 engine on it makes it look more compact and modern as well.

Very Nice Job!
 
a very nice looking trailer

I was a pipe fitter for a while -- is that 1" gal making the conection ??

have fun -- the THING looks to be fast

MM


The pipe to the seat post is 1 1/4" and it is extremely fast!

The torque these engines put out are insanely addicting!
 
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