New to motrized bikes, considering a push trailer build.

[The Machine Asylum]

Hello, I'm interested in seeing everyone's machines. I see motorized bikes more and more and have seen some pushers as well. Those are more like what I would want given I have a bunch of minibikes and trikes with horizontal shaft engines. I have everything I would need but the time and good weather to build one. A trip to my personal lawn edger graveyard for a frame and other parts and I should be set. Anyway I have a design in mind and it's been done already, an axle tab mounted unit rather than a seat post type. Just makes more sense to me. I have to get myself a sweet vintage cruiser first and I have a few spotted but am waiting for something with springer forks. I'll go completely through it and put fat tires and the best tubes available so I wont kill myself by being pushed along on some old nag! I'll post some pics of my edger graveyard and engine stash once I have enough posts and figure out how to navigate the site. Later........................

 

[Dave31]

Hello The Machine Asylum, Welcome to the forum glad you joined us. Here are just a few links...

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/24v-electric-push-trailer-schwinn-delmar-22435.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f3/sacrificing-pocketbike-push-trailer-10066.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/push-trailer-7659.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f9/bosscats-push-trailer-16616-3.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/push-trailer-works-6789.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/24volt-electric-push-trailer-21721.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/mini-chopper-push-trailer-30340.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/push-trailer-help-20371.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f36/request-help-2-5-hp-push-14187.html

http://motorbicycling.com/f9/48v-1k-w-push-trailer-14457.html

 

[The Machine Asylum]

That's some good info, thanks Dave31! I'm going to have to get crackin' on my projects and decide on a cruiser for pushing. I went outside today and looked at the array of edger bases and have many choices, it was stupid hot. I keep seeing a different way of articulating the trailer and attach it but I'm pretty sure I have my design down. Time will tell......

 

[Dave31]

Keep us posted and be sure to share with us. Always enjoy seeing what others come up with.

 

[The Machine Asylum]

Will do, Thanks again!

 

[The Machine Asylum]

Gave up looking for a cruiser since I'm too picky, one will pop up. I have an old aluminum Vertical full suspension mountain bike I'm going to use. A push trailer will push it and I already have it so it's a no brainer. Got a HF 6.5 blue clone today along with a 1970 K&S Hornet minibike and I just cant bring myself to use an OHV in it. I have a few Tecumseh engines for that. I do however think the blue clone is too much engine for my push trailer, and since I can barely pedal due to health I plan on a 3.5 briggs for reliability. So soon the build will start, well once the temp drops below 100 degrees daily I will. I went back to a seatpost mount because I've devised a very good hinge setup IMO that I will soon share with you guys. Plus a quick release system, controls and all. I will post again when I have some actual progress. The Machine Asylum Out!