Locked in by a landslide!

[butterbean]

You don't want to use all-thread for an axle, especially at your weight (no offense, I weigh about the same). But trust me, that axle will snap like a twig. Unless you're planning it just for the trailer, but even then I wouldn't put more than 50 lbs on it.

 

[Luka]

No offense taken!

The axle is for the small garden trailer.

And if the axle is done right, the worst that will happen is that the wheels will tip inward a bit at the top.

I'm not building a baby carriage. Or trying to balance an elephant on a knitting needle. I do know how to deal with a tiny axle and get the best use out of it without bending or breaking it.

Kind of like this:

 

[darwin]

Butta didn't mean to offend it's just his way, kinda like a turd that won't come out but it's there. That craftsman 15hp will get the job done with results.

 

[butterbean]

Darwin, your difficulty in understanding social interactions leads me to believe that you might be autistic. You may want to consider seeking professional help, but I won't judge you if you choose not to.

 

[darwin]

You don't want to use all-thread for an axle, especially at your weight (no offense, I weigh about the same). But trust me, that axle will snap like a twig. Unless you're planning it just for the trailer, but even then I wouldn't put more than 50 lbs on it.

WHOA MR. Butterbean just posted a civil, informative and intelligent post. GTFO this is april 1st right?

 

[Luka]

Ok, kind of full circle here.

Since I have come back around to using a gas engine, and not being concerned about the regs...

Here is another option.



Yes, it's a Baretta 44.

Getting this put into my name is going to be a whole lot of waiting time, etc. Not going to be easy.

Every single moving part on this thing is rusted solid. Even the wheels will not spin. It is a total basket case, and will have to be rebuilt top to bottom. Including taking all the electrical switches apart and rebuilding them.

A LOT of work for all the resulting legal hassles, etc, because this state detests mopeds...

But once done, it would be easily put to use, easily stored, etc. Pretty much made for the purpose.

And I can put a crate on the back, and/or make the garden cart a lot smaller than a normal cart, and make it a trailer for this thing...

HEY! get this running, then make a pusher trailer, so that the trailer itself pretty much carries it's own weight, and helps to get everything including me, back up the hill!!!

I'm starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel here.

 

[darwin]

You described an emergency situation, ok? Now you seem to be trolling for intelligence of any sort on mabs..................wassup?

 

[Luka]

Mabs?

Motor assisted bikes?

Trolling?

I do have an amergency situation here. One that has already gone too long with me not doing much about it. I need to be able to transport myself up and down that hill, past the slide.

I have some resources. Mostly things that are pretty much useless to anyone else. I don't have money. Therefore, I need to brainstorm and try to figure out a solution to my problem, making use of what resources I DO have.

This means I need to discuss what I have. I need to ask questions so that I can assess possibilties and probabilities inherent in the juggling of different parts and pieces. I need to do all that so that I can, in the end, figure out a solution to the problem. Said solution fitting the parameters of "need", "have", and "can do".

If doing that equals in your eyes, being a troll, then you have my apology. I am just trying to come up with a solution to a problem, using the resources I have.

 

[butterbean]

Luka, I would just ignore darwin. I think he is either autistic or borderline mentally challenged, as he shows very poor comprehension of social interaction/skills. Tbh, imho, rebuilding a completely rusted over moped doesn't seem to be a good solution to an emergency situation. Whatever you van build the fastest/easiest that will handle your needs, that's what you should be focusing on. I personally liked the idea of a pusher. It's simple and easy to build and with the right gearing, it'll be a dog on hills.

 

[Luka]

Tbh, imho, rebuilding a completely rusted over moped doesn't seem to be a good solution to an emergency situation. Whatever you can build the fastest/easiest that will handle your needs, that's what you should be focusing on. I personally liked the idea of a pusher. It's simple and easy to build and with the right gearing, it'll be a dog on hills.

Thank you. Just the sort of thing I needed to think about.

Ok, I guess the first priority is getting the tractor running. That is most likely the shortest fastest way to a solution. It was running when I parked it. Maybe all it needs is a battery and a new belt.

Once I have the emergency transportation for supplies out of the equation, I can concentrate better on doing something with the bike. And possibly using that to get all the way to town.

Anyone want to buy a rusted over moped? LOL

Now I'll quit hanging around asking stupid questions, and get my butt to work...