Yes that's itare you referring to rear axle loading calculation , that factors in the distance of load from rear axle ?
Thanks for the replys got to say this is more curiosity than anything.
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Yes that's itare you referring to rear axle loading calculation , that factors in the distance of load from rear axle ?
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Hi All,
Hoping you can help, We are after a Scooter for the back of our Motorhome that is good for two-up but is also light, We have a Scooter Rack fitted that takes up-to 130kgs, Have used a 50cc Kymco DJ50s 93kgs, But not very good for the two of us,(only used for nipping to the shops when we are parked up), I have now passed my Mod 2 bike test, (at the grand age of 64!), So can now take the wife on a bigger bike, Was looking at a Honda vision 110cc, weight 108kgs. But am sure there are other bikes out there that might be a better choice?. Would appreciate your knowledge on "MotorhomeFun" for advice on this issue, Thanks all in advance for your help. PS. I have done all the calculations for our Motorhome & the 130kgs is within our range.
Hi folks,
Now I'm perturbed, which isn't unusual. I thought I was all sorted: was going to buy a three-wheeler such as a Piaggio MP3 250ie 250cc, when I return in November. I've yet to carefully check if it'll fit into my garage but I figured a three-wheeler would be more stable and stow easier.
After going through all the posts on this thread, I see no mention of three-wheelers. What am I missing?
Secondly: is there a good supplier for ramps to get up into the garage? I've imagined a folding ramp to give a gentler slope to push the scooter up - and to be easier to stow?
I'm just getting started, so please forgive my naivety.
@Popeye has one in the back of his Laika, he may be able top help. But I think they are very heavy so you need to check the maximum weight allowed in your garage, the maximum load on your rear axle and the maximum gross weight of your chassis.Hi folks,
Now I'm perturbed, which isn't unusual. I thought I was all sorted: was going to buy a three-wheeler such as a Piaggio MP3 250ie 250cc, when I return in November. I've yet to carefully check if it'll fit into my garage but I figured a three-wheeler would be more stable and stow easier.
After going through all the posts on this thread, I see no mention of three-wheelers. What am I missing?
Secondly: is there a good supplier for ramps to get up into the garage? I've imagined a folding ramp to give a gentler slope to push the scooter up - and to be easier to stow?
I'm just getting started, so please forgive my naivety.
Now I'm perturbed, which isn't unusual. I thought I was all sorted:
@Popeye has one in the back of his Laika
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Oooooooops ...... my mistake ............... they all look the same to meLaika, bleddy Laika Peter...... no no, it is a Frankia Platin Plus
Griff
Laika, bleddy Laika Peter...... no no, it is a Frankia Platin Plus
"Hi guys, yes I have a piaggio mp3, mine is the 300 cc and more importantly it is the "yourban'.
They weigh in at 245kg dry so with fuel and oil they are so close to a quarter tonne as to make no difference.
The one you link to will not go inside your garage as it is too long the yourban is just a few inches shorter and goes up inside a Garage of 1150mm tall.
They used to make three models the 125/ 250/400.
They now make the 125 / 300 / 500.
The 125 is not registered as a car so can not be ridden on a car licence. The 250-300 and the 400-500 can be driven on a car licence but the larger 400/500 will not go inside your garage.
So you are probably looking for a mp3 300cc yourban or the older 250 but it will need to be the yourban to get it inside your Garage.
Hope this helps. Griff
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Three wheeler you will need three ramps or one big wide one, two wheels just one ramps and the scoot takes up less space.Hi folks,
Now I'm perturbed, which isn't unusual. I thought I was all sorted: was going to buy a three-wheeler such as a Piaggio MP3 250ie 250cc, when I return in November. I've yet to carefully check if it'll fit into my garage but I figured a three-wheeler would be more stable and stow easier.
After going through all the posts on this thread, I see no mention of three-wheelers. What am I missing?
Secondly: is there a good supplier for ramps to get up into the garage? I've imagined a folding ramp to give a gentler slope to push the scooter up - and to be easier to stow?
I'm just getting started, so please forgive my naivety.
Too fast for shorts and a T shirt? I think 30 mph is too much for that if you are unfortunate enough to come off and slide down the road stripping your flesh.Three wheeler you will need three ramps or one big wide one, two wheels just one ramps and the scoot takes up less space.
For me the SH 125 Honda is perfect, OK it's too slow but if I had the 300 which would be great I would ride that flat out as well and that would be too fast for shorts and a T shirt so rewind "125 is perfect".
Martin
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I would not want to push a scooter weighing 250kg up our ramp. I think @Popeye uses a winch or his Piaggio, but not sure. We stand by the side of our 100kg scooter and have the engine running and gently drive it up, but it is a CVT automatic so that is easy.Ramp for three-wheeler: I figured it would be in two bits, wide enough for the front wheels and each section would hinge along its length to fold away at half it's width.
As I said, I'm yet to get going seriously, so I'm not even sure how easy it would be to push any scooter up a ramp. I've never seen anyone doing it either.
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I took a three wheel Yamaha Tricity 125 out for a spin, having the wider track at the front means that you have to do more weaving around to avoid pot holes as its no good straddling them as then the back wheel hits, that decided it for me and went for just two wheels, I did push it up the ramp the first few times but now just run it up on the throttle as @peterc10 suggests.Yes, I was just getting around to the idea of a small winch to take the strain off - and allow a shortish ramp. Mind you, when I finally sit on a three-wheeler, I might well think again.
I use a four to one pulley system that was used on my yacht as the backup mainsheet hauler. The only reason I use it is so that I can put the bike/trike in and out on my own.I think @Popeye uses a winch on his Piaggio, but not sure.
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100kg?? Guessing you meant your weight on the tow bar applied 100kg on the axle due to the leverage. We were looking to put a 144kg Piaggio Medley 125 on our garage What was the distance between the tow bar and the centre of the back axle?I only weighed 100 kg
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Did you get the sh300i ? If so how do you find it ?