My 2nd push trailer is up and running
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linnix13
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how does that pipe not break with the power? also how do push trailer bikes handle? im used to my HT and ripping around corners at top speed and popping up cubs etc,
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macarollo
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Push trailers must be ridden with more care than a HT setup. Popping up curbs could mean certain death on a push trailer!
The pipe is strong enough to handle the power. I think the hardest strain on the push trailer setup is if you take off from a dead stop. If you gave it too much power you will probably spin the rear tire so it woudn't be stressing the pipe too much.
Push trailers ride really smooth on smooth roads. It feels a little uneasy going over bumps since there is no suspension.
linnix13
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hahaha nice! they seem cool for there simplicity but what are they like in the eyes of the law? and the loss in manuverability would render it useless in the city but i can see it being better in the country cause it would be so much more reliable than my 2 stroker
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macarollo
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It handles very nicely. You can take turns no problem... the trailer just leans with the bike. You can go over speed bumps, but you should slow down a lot. I have gone fast over a bump in the road (caused by tree root) and you can feel the trailer bounce up and down slightly. After that I was more careful.
They are very reliable and are very feasible for city use.... they are illegal if you have anything over 50cc, but you can easily put some huge engines on a trailer with tons of power... that is the main advantage... and the simplicity of the build.
linnix13
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yeah the law is sketchy, i sent an email to the police here in dundas and they said mine was illegal even with it being under 50cc. i have still riden it everywhere and have yet to have problems with the law
s_beaudry
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I have never really had a problem with my 2 wheeled pushers I made. Using the seat post as the "trailer hitch" if you would, riding on a sidewalk and taking a 90 degree turn to follow it, looking behind me real fast, that thing just follows along and makes the turn very nicely. I leave a tiny bit of room, maybe 1/8" or so where the tube sits around the seatpost to allow the bike to lean just a little bit in the turn.
Curbs have to be taken easily, as well as speed bumps. All in all, they ride very smoothly and I love the hum of that 4 stroke engine humming away 4 feet behind me!
Curbs have to be taken easily, as well as speed bumps. All in all, they ride very smoothly and I love the hum of that 4 stroke engine humming away 4 feet behind me!
s_beaudry
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By the way, this trailer is for sale if anyone is interested...
Tested and ready to ship to you!
Tested and ready to ship to you!
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