child carrier

[lau]

Hey all,

newbie here. anyone try putting a child trailer (or even a child seat) on the end of a motorized bike? how does that work? is exhaust a problem?

trailer example:
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/Chariot-Cougar-2.pro

child seat example:
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/CoPilot-Limo.pro

I have a 2yo son, who would LOOOOVE it.

Also, of note, I have not yet bought the bike motor kit, etc. Any reccomendations around my situation?

 

[motorpsycho]

I have never done this, but i would strongly advise NOT doing it.
Exhaust fumes and oil spitting from the exhaust would be a problem.
but more importantly would be your childs safety.
These things like to throw the chain if the alignment isn't 100% right, stopping these things can be tricky if you have questionable brakes (add the weight of the trailer and child into the equation).
there are a lot of things that can and will go wrong with one of these that makes it too risky to hook up a trailer with a 2 year old in it, especially for a first time builder /rider of a motorized bike.
I wouldn't do it, and i have built a few of these bikes that have never had any problems.

 

[Big Red]

Newbie.

NO, NO, NO,NO. NOT a good idea at ALL. And in most states is most likely against the law. Have ya ever seen a trailer jacknife. So a trailer is OUT.
Then what? ya gonna STRAP the kid to the bike, or just try to hang on to him at 30mph. I really can't belive you even asked the question to begin with. If a child welfare agency saw you doing this I would be suprised if they let you keep your kid. How old are you? I hope your kid turns out smarter, if he lives long enough to grow up. I think Motorpsycho was too easy on you. From what I've seen from him he's a pretty good guy. Perhaps I'm not quite as nice.
Sorry BRO, I just can't see ANYONE taking a chance like that with a baby.And I'm not even very sorry about saying all of this.
SO, My short answer is NO,NO,NO,NO.
Big Red.

 

[Big Red]

Hey all,

newbie here. anyone try putting a child trailer (or even a child seat) on the end of a motorized bike? how does that work? is exhaust a problem?

trailer example:
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/Chariot-Cougar-2.pro

child seat example:
http://www.bicycletrailers.com/CoPilot-Limo.pro

I have a 2yo son, who would LOOOOVE it.

Also, of note, I have not yet bought the bike motor kit, etc. Any reccomendations around my situation?

My recomendation is grow up some before you buy one. Yer gonna get someone killed.

 

[pucksterpete]

I disconnect from the jackshaft and just pedal when child or dog is attached, I don't use the motor.

http://imageshack.us/g/847/trailer1.jpg/

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

azbill has been pulling a kids trailer for years taking his two girls
to school and everywhere else they need to go.

First he had a two stroke bike but now he is running a 4 stroke
EZ motorbike and has a home built chariot.

azbill is in Arizona which has a 20 mph speed limit for motorized
bikes.

 

[mason_man]

This pic is a few years back.I'd ride back there!and it's a Whizzer!!! Where's my buddy"s seat.

 

[Big Red]

Baby's on 2 wheels?

First, Azbill is an expreienced rider with years of riding time behind him. Lau is a Newbie that has NO IDEA what a MB is all about, what it can or can't do, or how it handles in an emergency situation. He needs A LOT of riding time before he puts a baby in danger. But even then, I still don't think it's a good idea to strap 2 year old to a MB, motorcycle, trailer, or anything else that will do 30mph and don't have approved saftey seats, with seat belts used properly to attached them, and, if possible, air bags for "just in case". A 2 year old has not yet learned how to "tuck and roll" if something were to go wrong on a bike.
A regular peddal bike is fine for all of this. a two year old would still get a big thrill out of going 6 or 8mph and a lot less danger of a kid getting killed.
Yeah, I know. I had a BB gun when I was 5, No one ever heard of a seat belt, and the speed limit was 70mph and hey, I'm still alive. Well, the ones that died aren't here to talk about it, are they? We did a lot of things when we were kids that should have killed us, but didn't. The 50's and 60's are over and there's a good reason for the child saftey laws that we have today. too many inexperienced people would strap a two year old to a rocket.
Thank's
Big Red.

 

[mason_man]

Here's a pic of a Whizzer with a sidecar.Got the Whizzer but not the sidecar.It sold for the same price of the Whizzer.

 

[lau]

ok, so its a bad idea. i get it.

no need to be rude, although i think you were just trying to be very convincing that its a bad idea.

still planning on installing the motor soon, but now, i wont be considering taking my son for a ride.

The main purpose is to take me to the BART station, which is about 2 miles away through hilly terrain, and to spend time getting fresh air on the weekend.