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Author Topic: Trailer on a Zero?  (Read 3130 times)

Doug S

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Re: Trailer on a Zero?
« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2014, 06:08:14 AM »

That's pretty much the problem I'd envisioned. But obviously firmware could be changed, though that's not a trivial thing (says the electronics/firmware engineer). Zero would probably have to get involved.

I was thinking more like a 5kW generator, two of the 2.5kW Elcons, so instead of burning through all of the battery pack in an hour or so, I could extend to maybe close to two hours before I have to pull over and wait for a while. I can't sit on a motorcycle longer than two hours without needing a break anyhow.
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MostlyBonkers

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Re: Trailer on a Zero?
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2014, 12:40:42 PM »

Would it be ok or even ethical to attach one of those kiddie trailers to a zero? I'm thinking of the ones that attach to bicycles. Only for short city centre journeys of course. I'll have to drop my son off with a child carer on my way to work next year. I wouldn't dream of using my Fazer due to the exhaust and the noise.
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kensiko

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Re: Trailer on a Zero?
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2014, 04:42:38 PM »

Well that's a tough question, the first thought would be no way, with all the security measures in cars for the children it would not make sense to take them on a bike, but it all depends on the traffic, speed and distance to go.
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Re: Trailer on a Zero?
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2014, 01:01:39 AM »

On my previous scooter I didn't need a trailer to carry my bike:
« Last Edit: July 16, 2014, 01:04:33 AM by Le Z Turbo »
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Re: Trailer on a Zero?
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2014, 03:49:37 AM »

Well that is a little different.  Several times I have seen a BMW GS with three bicycles on the rear fastened with a specialized rack.  Very efficient.  But your way of carrying a bicycle on a scooter is certainly unusual and new to me.
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