Bolt together frame?

[TheNecromancer13]

So I have a dilemma: I want to race a motorized bicycle in socal, but I don't have a car that can transport any of my bikes. I was thinking, what if I made a custom frame that could unbolt into several pieces for easy transport? Is this a terrible idea?

 

[CrazyDan]

Doesn't fit with the wheels removed?

 

[TheNecromancer13]

Doesn't fit with the wheels removed?

Nope, I have a shitty little mercury tracer. Also the one I want to race most is a 125cc lifan bike which wouldn't fit in anything less than a pickup truck.

 

[Chaz]

I think a good solid bike rack would do the trick for you.

 

[xseler]

I think a good solid bike rack would do the trick for you.

My bike has traveled a lot of the country this way. I use a Reese SportWing.

 

[TheNecromancer13]

I think a good solid bike rack would do the trick for you.

I have never seen a bike rack capable of supporting a 150 lb stretch cruiser, but if you have a link, I'd be thrilled.

 

[CrazyDan]

https://www.discountramps.com/black...uY&ppcstrkid=1069721600&ppcsu=xhg7f5djqlusist
500lb capacity, $100.

 

[TheNecromancer13]

https://www.discountramps.com/black...uY&ppcstrkid=1069721600&ppcsu=xhg7f5djqlusist
500lb capacity, $100.

Doesn't that require a trailer hitch though?

 

[CrazyDan]

Doesn't that require a trailer hitch though?

Yes... No way to put a hitch on your car? There's a guy in my town that tows a trailer full of lawn care equipment with his 93 Civic hatch. If a Civic can have a tow hitch installed I'm sure yours can.

 

[Tony01]

Putting a hitch on your shitty car could cost as much as the car. If I were you I’d rent or borrow a pickup. You could also remove the motor and use a regular bike rack.

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

So I have a dilemma: I want to race a motorized bicycle in socal, but I don't have a car that can transport any of my bikes. I was thinking, what if I made a custom frame that could unbolt into several pieces for easy transport? Is this a terrible idea?

Are you on Facebook?
Socal racer #480 made a cheap light rack that bolts on his econobox car and holds his 60lb China girl.
I have a $80 Amazon motorcycle rack but that needs a 2" receiver hitch.

 

[bchanfcb1987]

Electric lawn equipment will run much quieter than gas-powered ones so you may not need to wear ear protection when using these. Nor will you have to worry about disturbing neighbors when taking care of your lawn in the early morning hours while it's still cool.