Push trailer from a minibike

WOW, that scooter rig is really interesting! I wouldn't ride it either! I can see it will make a real nice push trailer though. You could keep all that shinny diamond plate and nobody will know what the heck it is!
 
WOW, that scooter rig is really interesting! I wouldn't ride it either! I can see it will make a real nice push trailer though. You could keep all that shinny diamond plate and nobody will know what the heck it is!

You wouldn't believe how big that thing is. Keep in mind that the engine is a FULL SIZE honda or clone 5.5hp engine. Look at how small it appears. That rear tire is 6" wide. Of corse I tried not to but I had to ride it and it is dangerous. While giving it full throttle it tries to trow you off. Turning is a pain also.
 
You wouldn't believe how big that thing is. Keep in mind that the engine is a FULL SIZE honda or clone 5.5hp engine. Look at how small it appears. That rear tire is 6" wide. Of corse I tried not to but I had to ride it and it is dangerous. While giving it full throttle it tries to trow you off. Turning is a pain also.

YEA! HP sure is fun isn't it!

Well, good news for you, it will be much safer as a bicycle trailer instead.
 
I was having a little fun on google sketch. Here is what I plan.

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There is the infamous Dragnfly.Its a mini bike frame pusher.The place in CA that used to make em doesnt do it anymore,not sure what happened.Anyway using a minibike frame pusher has at least one positive aspect.That is you can carry cargo on the top level of the frame.

Back in 2002 they took several Dragnfly's and ran a charity event that started in Mexico and went all the way to Canada.They had many pics of the trip on their website.It was amazing.I don't think their site is up any longer.

If I remember correctly the one thing that's important for balance of the mini bike frame pusher(if using the larger engines-weight) is on most of these frames you either need to widen it some or run a jackshaft set-up.Reason is when you place the engine on the mounting plate holes,it's not often balanced causing the pusher to pull your bike to one side.Not all frames but still a great many.The widening of the frame is so you have room enough to run your chain without hitting or even going past your frame,after moving your engine for balance.Widen or jackshaft.
 

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FWD motorized bike handling

"a pain to ride"?......not in the least. As soon as you start rolling, the mass of the engine becomes unnoticeable. It handles real well and you can easily pedal off the line and use your rear coaster brake to help the front drum. The only problem was that FWD vibration made a handlebar mirror useless and led to faster burnout of bicycle headlight filaments.
 
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