LivinLOS
Senior Member
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2011
- Bikes
- Gas Gas 250 (Trials), YZ250 (enduro), DRZ440 (Supermoto) CBR900 Streetfighter (scary !!)
As I have somehow ended up with a proper MX'er, something I didnt plan and isnt ideal for riding back and forth to even the local trails on blacktop.. I am kinda looking at my options.
I have been avoiding buying a pickup, I may break down at some point but leave that obvious solution for now, if buying a bigger motor I would rather have an SUV I think. Next best one is a trailer setup. My understanding for thai 'law' (as variable as that is) is that any real trailer has to be registered with its own plate and road reg / tax ? This probably isnt vital to my local needs to be fair but does effect what I would pay for what solution.
Solution 1) a proper bike trailer, with lights and brakes, pref able to hold 2 bikes.. I would expect this to run to a bit of money, be made of decent materials and hence if spending that kind of cash probably want it legal too. Seen 'new' ones fabbed up but at prices that do make me cringe a bit. If anyone knew of a second hand deal then great lets talk.
Solution 2) a mini trailer, made up by someone locally, with decent axle and running gear, maybe without brakes or lights, maybe not legal.. This could be a 1 or 2 bike setup and more in the cost range I would like. While not legal its a cost balance that may work for me.
Solution 3) Finding one of these trailers they pull behind scooters to shift shit around up here. The kind they 'sit on' the bar or mount to the grab rail. These have 2 bike wheels, no brakes, and are simplicity itself. I wouldnt want to go over 40 or 50 kph with one behind me, but then I only want to get the bike to very local trails. I cant imagine these cost much stock and either a stock one or a modified one (wider wheelbase) without a 'body' but with a set of wheel hold ing clips and tie down mount points. I cant think this option would be too expensive, and would solve my needs (with some obvious drawbacks) with the minimum of fuss.
Any ideas on the above ??
People who would fab one up at a decent price ??
Or places to go inquire how much those 'scooter trailers' are ??
Any other clever ideas (rear racks to cars, putting a wheelset under the rear wheel, stuff I havent thought of) ??
I am not in a mad hurry, I can ride to trails on it, its just not ideal running a pinger full bore getting a to b and would be happier not putting those kind of kms onto its engine (and tyres) if I can do it at the right cost balance. Plus if I have the easy option I am more likely to head it over to Rossis track or get more use out of it.
I have been avoiding buying a pickup, I may break down at some point but leave that obvious solution for now, if buying a bigger motor I would rather have an SUV I think. Next best one is a trailer setup. My understanding for thai 'law' (as variable as that is) is that any real trailer has to be registered with its own plate and road reg / tax ? This probably isnt vital to my local needs to be fair but does effect what I would pay for what solution.
Solution 1) a proper bike trailer, with lights and brakes, pref able to hold 2 bikes.. I would expect this to run to a bit of money, be made of decent materials and hence if spending that kind of cash probably want it legal too. Seen 'new' ones fabbed up but at prices that do make me cringe a bit. If anyone knew of a second hand deal then great lets talk.
Solution 2) a mini trailer, made up by someone locally, with decent axle and running gear, maybe without brakes or lights, maybe not legal.. This could be a 1 or 2 bike setup and more in the cost range I would like. While not legal its a cost balance that may work for me.
Solution 3) Finding one of these trailers they pull behind scooters to shift shit around up here. The kind they 'sit on' the bar or mount to the grab rail. These have 2 bike wheels, no brakes, and are simplicity itself. I wouldnt want to go over 40 or 50 kph with one behind me, but then I only want to get the bike to very local trails. I cant imagine these cost much stock and either a stock one or a modified one (wider wheelbase) without a 'body' but with a set of wheel hold ing clips and tie down mount points. I cant think this option would be too expensive, and would solve my needs (with some obvious drawbacks) with the minimum of fuss.
Any ideas on the above ??
People who would fab one up at a decent price ??
Or places to go inquire how much those 'scooter trailers' are ??
Any other clever ideas (rear racks to cars, putting a wheelset under the rear wheel, stuff I havent thought of) ??
I am not in a mad hurry, I can ride to trails on it, its just not ideal running a pinger full bore getting a to b and would be happier not putting those kind of kms onto its engine (and tyres) if I can do it at the right cost balance. Plus if I have the easy option I am more likely to head it over to Rossis track or get more use out of it.
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