Modern Vespa

OK, It was a really nice day and I wanted to go boating on the river.

Good on ya! Very cool indeed.

Can I ask ya a couple questions?


How'd it ride?
Was the trailer too bouncy at speed ?
Can you post a pic of your hitch?

TIA, and thanks for posting that.

I would like to see the hitch detail too. My wife wants me to build a trailer for a short run to the beach with her Hobie Adventure Island trimaran sail kayak (about 16 feet, 100 lbs).

the moped army crowd will love that second pic

Those are great photos! What colour is that ET? Is that a custom paint? Looks very nice indeed - I wish that was how I was spending my day, man!

That's awesome.

Is that for real?
Would'nt want to get caught in a wind gust.

I call shinannigans

Sweet! But now I wanna see pic # 3 with the boat on the river and the Vespa in the boat!

Nothing pulls like Russian iron.

.....haha...this brings a whole new meaning to the "definition of sidecar".....i'd ride in the back 4sure......as long as beverages were included

godoggo ~

The boat's bow tow ring is hitched to the rear crash bar
with two 1/2 inch wide , re-useable zip ties pulled snuggly.

Remember, the boat is flexible and there is no slop between the boat and scoot.



It pulls effortlessly. However, wide turns around curbs is a must. Driving a scooter is normally an nimble thing to do but you sort of have to drive like you are driving an 18 wheeler. Tracking, braking and backing up is very good.

The boat and motor and gear weight in at around 100 lbs.
The bike tires and frame were fashioned out of a discarded InStep Turbo Trailer I found at a dumpster.

http://www.amazon.com/Turbo-Trailer-Steel-Wheels-conv/dp/B0000BZEVE/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1216391995&sr=8-1

The Boat trailer Rig was never intended for a high speed highway. In no way am I promoting this rig as an solution for a general purpose trailer for a scooter on a public highway.

I live very close to a marina and needed a way to get my inflatable to the boat ramp for launching. The distance is little more than a mile on non public service roads.

that's gotta be the best picture I've seen to date

that is soooo cool.

escellent use of the rear crash bar.

cheers~

The 2002 ET4-150 is a stock color. I think they call it Dargon Red.

Exonic Jay, I like your style! I too have a product we can sell together as a package.
Your LTK (Lightweight Tow Kit) and my HFA ('hands free' adapter) ONLY $19.95

New Law July 1st California Cell Phones, Applies To Scooters (Post 384615)

Truly minimalist!