Scooter pics! - Page 127

downunder123 · 05-03-2011, 02:20 AM

Here is my modified TMAX sidecar. Model was the last of the steel frame bikes from 08 I think. I built and rebuilt the sidecar several times in the last two years. Details of final build are here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678272

Modifications include leading link forks, rear subframe lowered and moved forward 50mm to give a lowered look, fuel tank repositioned to sidecar with reverse under the seat (still being done). All controls are in the sidecar.

Outfit goes great, still plenty of power despite the extra weight. Currently daily work hack but hope to sight see SE Queensland now I have enough speed for the freeways.

aidanpryde18 · 05-03-2011, 06:43 AM

Is that the fuel tank at the front of the side car?

Also, it would be awesome to see the a shot from the back to see the rider/passenger area of it.

That's an amazing mod, my hat is off to ya.

MODNROD · 05-03-2011, 07:11 AM

Cool ride mate!
How is the leading link going? Probably didn't try it with the sidecar on normal forks, just wondering aloud how the front reacts compared to the standard forks? How much heavier is the new front end?
Nice cage work too.

downunder123 · 05-04-2011, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aidanpryde18

Is that the fuel tank at the front of the side car?

Also, it would be awesome to see the a shot from the back to see the rider/passenger area of it.

That's an amazing mod, my hat is off to ya.

yes, fuel tanks in the nose. I had it off, and the subframe, when i tried to turn the TMAX into a trike. Instead of putting it back std i lowered the seat and relocated the tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MODNROD

Cool ride mate!
How is the leading link going? Probably didn't try it with the sidecar on normal forks, just wondering aloud how the front reacts compared to the standard forks? How much heavier is the new front end?
Nice cage work too.

No, never tried the LL on the bike. The new front end reduces the trail by app. 50% to about 40mm so as a bike it might be abit twitchy.

rifflebox · 05-04-2011, 05:24 AM

I drank the Kool-Aid...

skibum69 · 05-04-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downunder123

yes, fuel tanks in the nose. I had it off, and the subframe, when i tried to turn the TMAX into a trike. Instead of putting it back std i lowered the seat and relocated the tank.

nice, you can burst into a ball of flame if you hit anything

emmettken · 05-05-2011, 09:32 AM

[QUOTE=rifflebox;15826920]I drank the Kool-Aid...

Nice!

rocketmannn · 05-06-2011, 07:15 AM

Headed out West from Ohio to Arizona and Utah. 6,700 miles!

Roadscum · 05-06-2011, 08:48 AM

What do you have there Mr. Rocketmann?

I'd like to see more pictures of those rigs..... and I like the way you travel!

Regards, Paul

rocketmannn · 05-06-2011, 09:16 AM

This is how I set my Kymco People 250 up for long trips. I cary all my camping gear and a Kermit chair! A group of us from Ohio do a 30 day scooter trip every year and average 4,500 to 6,000 miles. The People 250 now has 35,000 miles on the clock with no breakdowns!! Those Kymco people know how to build a scooter.

klaviator · 05-06-2011, 09:20 AM

It must have been a great trip. Did you do a ride report?

btcn · 05-06-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketmannn

This is how I set my Kymco People 250 up for long trips. I cary all my camping gear and a Kermit chair! A group of us from Ohio do a 30 day scooter trip every year and average 4,500 to 6,000 miles. The People 250 now has 35,000 miles on the clock with no breakdowns!! Those Kymco people know how to build a scooter.

Thats cool! Sounds like an awesome trip. If you haven't already, definitely give us a ride report!

Wow, 35,000 trouble free miles? What year is your Kymco? I'm interested in hearing how long that thing will go, I'll bet if you keep taking care of it it'll go triple that or more!

RTinNC · 05-06-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketmannn

Headed out West from Ohio to Arizona and Utah. 6,700 miles!

WOW ....How cool is that !!

Kiwiscott · 05-06-2011, 09:00 PM

Rocketmann, show us how you hook up those front panniers! some form of bicycle rack?

achtung3 · 05-07-2011, 07:34 PM

Last weeks group ride, 250+ miles roundtrip for me on my Elite 150 and my friend on his RTP Vespa.

05-03-2011, 02:20 AM	#1891
downunder123 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 31	TMAX sidecar Here is my modified TMAX sidecar. Model was the last of the steel frame bikes from 08 I think. I built and rebuilt the sidecar several times in the last two years. Details of final build are here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678272 Modifications include leading link forks, rear subframe lowered and moved forward 50mm to give a lowered look, fuel tank repositioned to sidecar with reverse under the seat (still being done). All controls are in the sidecar. Outfit goes great, still plenty of power despite the extra weight. Currently daily work hack but hope to sight see SE Queensland now I have enough speed for the freeways.

05-03-2011, 07:11 AM	#1893
MODNROD Perpetual ponderer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Midwest, West Oz Oddometer: 1,679	Cool ride mate! How is the leading link going? Probably didn't try it with the sidecar on normal forks, just wondering aloud how the front reacts compared to the standard forks? How much heavier is the new front end? Nice cage work too. __________________ Every ride's an adventure if you can't ride for crap http://www.dragtimes.com/Ducati-Mons...lip-10329.html

05-04-2011, 05:24 AM	#1895
rifflebox Yee Haw! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 186	'09 Vespa 250 GTS I drank the Kool-Aid... __________________ rifflebox '12 Suzuki V-Strom DL650A '09 Vespa 250 GTS

05-06-2011, 07:15 AM	#1898
rocketmannn n00b Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Oddometer: 7	30 day trip Headed out West from Ohio to Arizona and Utah. 6,700 miles! Attached Images

05-06-2011, 08:48 AM	#1899
Roadscum Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: SW Florida Oddometer: 903	What do you have there Mr. Rocketmann? I'd like to see more pictures of those rigs..... and I like the way you travel! Regards, Paul __________________ "One of the things that make motorcycling so great is because it never fails to give you a feeling of freedom and adventure." - Steve McQueen

05-03-2011, 06:43 AM	#1892
aidanpryde18 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Kentucky Oddometer: 70	Is that the fuel tank at the front of the side car? Also, it would be awesome to see the a shot from the back to see the rider/passenger area of it. That's an amazing mod, my hat is off to ya.

05-05-2011, 09:32 AM	#1897
emmettken Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: southwest idaho Oddometer: 1,746	[QUOTE=rifflebox;15826920]I drank the Kool-Aid... Nice!

05-06-2011, 09:16 AM	#1900
rocketmannn n00b Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Oddometer: 7	Outfitting for the big trip This is how I set my Kymco People 250 up for long trips. I cary all my camping gear and a Kermit chair! A group of us from Ohio do a 30 day scooter trip every year and average 4,500 to 6,000 miles. The People 250 now has 35,000 miles on the clock with no breakdowns!! Those Kymco people know how to build a scooter. Attached Images

05-06-2011, 09:20 AM	#1901
klaviator Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Oddometer: 4,176	It must have been a great trip. Did you do a ride report? __________________ I ride, Therefore I Am.

05-06-2011, 09:00 PM	#1904
Kiwiscott Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Auckland NZ Oddometer: 18	Rocketmann, show us how you hook up those front panniers! some form of bicycle rack?

05-07-2011, 07:34 PM	#1905
achtung3 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Central Coast California Oddometer: 714	Last weeks group ride, 250+ miles roundtrip for me on my Elite 150 and my friend on his RTP Vespa. Attached Images

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode