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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: kensiko on May 07, 2014, 01:26:20 AM
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Has this been done before? It would give more use for the bike, since I prefer using it when possible to save gasoline, even with my Prius.
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(http://www.schroaders.com/images/DSC01694_1024x768.jpg)
Something like a uni-go trailer might work well.
I think a sidecar with a second battery integrated would be an interesting concept. It would double the range, carrying capacity ... and the price :(
(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee112/boor35/Crossbones/025a-1.jpg)
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Can this be attached to a Zero? The frame of the bike doesn't feels strong enough at first sight.
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Still under development, and a little big for a motorcycle, but eBuggy (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1091768_ebuggy-electric-car-trailer-boosts-range-by-300-miles-looks-a-bit-silly) is trying to make one for cars. :)
(http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/ebuggy-electric-range-extending-trailer-concept_100465369_l.jpg)
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/rygyqysu.jpg)
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/2evama2u.jpg)
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/sejesy5y.jpg)
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Thought about trying to make a moto Mule work
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/rygyqysu.jpg)
I like this one
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Still searching for a trailer.
The moto mule seems acceptable but the seller didn't contact me yet for compatibility with the zero.
I also found this: http://www.thirdwheeltrailers.com/index.php/home (http://www.thirdwheeltrailers.com/index.php/home)
(http://www.thirdwheeltrailers.com/images/gallery/ZX14%20in%20Black.jpg)
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Of the ones you have shown, I'd vote for the Moto Mule. It looks to be the most versatile to set up the way you want. I like the shock also if it is going on dirt roads.
Trikester
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Thanks.
The issue I see with the Monomule is that I'm in Canada and I don't know if it will be legal here.
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Ok I have been talking with many persons now. There are moto trailer builders in Quebec, AirV design, Cyclope2000, Monogo. I've had a few discussions about the attach. Many of them think it is not a good idea to attach to the rear wheel axle, while thirdwheel thinks it is the best. I do like the idea of using the axle as an attachment.
What do you think?
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I have to admit that I've toyed with the idea of a trailer-mounted generator and quick-charging system, turning my SR into a hybrid when I want to make long trips. That'd shut those "not enough range!" idiots up once and for all.
I'm not sure how the bike would feel about being charged WHILE it was running, however. They may be completely independent subsystems, but they may be interlinked somehow.
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In practice, I believe the charger being plugged in will cause the MBB to disable the motor (i.e. your interlink). In theory the restriction could be lifted and the charger could extend the battery runtime, if perhaps only slightly with the stock 1.3 kW charger.
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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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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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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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On my previous scooter I didn't need a trailer to carry my bike:
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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.