Me and my Monkey

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Originally Posted by SteveNdebbie

What would 320 lbs on the back of a 25’ FB Safari/FC (a Zero DS electric motorcycle) do to the weight distribution if using a Hensley Arrow hitch (hypothetically [emoji846]).

Hi, it would bend the frame and split the body of the Airstream just aft of the rear axle.

[r carl]

Originally Posted by SteveNdebbie

What would 320 lbs on the back of a 25’ FB Safari/FC (a Zero DS electric motorcycle) do to the weight distribution if using a Hensley Arrow hitch (hypothetically [emoji846]).

Make sure you strap it down good so it doesn't fly off when the trailer starts swaying!

[SteveNdebbie]

Originally Posted by r carl

Make sure you strap it down good so it doesn't fly off when the trailer starts swaying!

You must have missed that I have a Hensley![emoji85]

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by FC7039

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I use a front hitch. I could not imagine 200lbs on a trailer hitch and though I can muscle it into the bed of the truck, it is a lot of work and beside the bed has other stuff.

I like it! It's what I plan for my Tundra. There's a receiver that bolts right on.
I think I'll try a bicycle up there before a scoot.
I see your tow vehicle is the smaller Tundra, Yes? 4.6 L. engine? How's the towing experience? Notice any change?

[mikextr]

Originally Posted by Lara Me

I found a perfect AS travel accessory - a Honda Monkey. It’s the perfect retro camp scooter for the AS and is not much larger than the teeny Trail 50s that you grew up with in the 70s.

The new Monkeys are super quiet and make almost no noise. They top out at 55 mph and really are happiest at 35-45. 4 speed with a clutch shift, and a 125cc motor so you need to have a motorcycle endorsement as they are road legal.

They weigh about 225 lbs and easy to load in the back of my TV. Itty bitty 12 in wheels make it great for riding forest roads or putt into town for a coffee or groceries. Attachment 338280

My first thought was "$3999.00 for a little minibike?" but then I remembered what I paid for the Trek Remedy 9.8 that I tool around on and it doesn't even have a motor

But seriously, I love the little Monkeys and you brought back some very fond memories I have of riding with my friends on my little 1970 Honda Trail 50. I'm stopping by the Honda shop today to pick up my new EU2200i generator and will definitely look for a Monkey while I'm in there. BTW a vintage Trail 50 in good condition can cost as much as a new Monkey.

[SteveNdebbie]

I had one of each of these. Still can picture my 6’3” 230 lb dad riding that Honda 50 up a steep dirt road.

[WhereStream]

Those retro-Hondas are great.

I remember riding a 125 Honda dirt bike. Plenty of power.

These are too big for me to carry around, but we are considering getting a couple of electro-skateboards.

I work on a college campus and see students buzzing around on these. Look like fun and certainly easy to pack in the back of the Suburban.

[PhxTrotter]

Love the CT70! I have two of them now. They run great even today. Here’s a link of a blue restoration I had done—every bolt and panel original, new zinc or chrome—and out back together.

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...RSWks1Xzk1SHRn

[FC7039]

Originally Posted by Mollysdad

I like it! It's what I plan for my Tundra. There's a receiver that bolts right on.
I think I'll try a bicycle up there before a scoot.
I see your tow vehicle is the smaller Tundra, Yes? 4.6 L. engine? How's the towing experience? Notice any change?

If I notice anything about the front hitch is gas mileage. Of course 200lbs does not help. It is a smaller truck but a smaller trailer too. I have taken the whole setup through Colorado a couple times. I really have not had any issues. Knock on wood. [emoji846]

[BoilerRealm]

The Suzuki Van Van 200 is another option.

[Lara Me]

Love that blue vintage mini bike!

[SteveNdebbie]

Originally Posted by Lara Me

Love that blue vintage mini bike!

Honda 50z mini trail. 115 lbs of fun. Top speed 25 mph. Made from 1963-1998. I had a 1970, then moved up to the Honda CT 70 trail bike from 1972. It had rear pegs for 2 passengers.

[giantfuton]

I just realized the bronco in the OPs pic has a Twin Peaks Sheriffs Department decal...very cool

[Lara Me]

Yes, it’s a film car, parked just below the actual Twin Peaks (Mt Si). The owners have a rally car school Dirtfish, where you can learn to rally race.

[CDONA]

I've got a shopping list, a yellow monkey and the camo EU2200i. This genny is coming off a recall and may be as hard to find as the monkey.
I wanted that candy red, but it comes with ABS. With dirt in its future I need to settle for a minion yellow one, , ,

[CDONA]

Shopping done in Vegas, I really wanted a red one, until I found out about ABS brakes. What I did find was a red one without ABS brakes, and acquired a new genny too.

[mikextr]

Originally Posted by CDONA

Shopping done in Vegas, I really wanted a red one, until I found out about ABS brakes. What I did find was a red one without ABS brakes, and acquired a new genny too.

A good day at the Honda Shop. Congrats on scoring a camo EU2200i. Well done

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by CDONA

I really wanted a red one, until I found out about ABS brakes.

What's wrong with ABS? Especially on a bike that isn't exactly a flat tracker?

[CDONA]

It is a dirt thing, ABS prevents wheel lockup, great on pavement. On dirt it rolls, won't slow, preventing lockup. Most of your high end adventure bikes have ABS and a switch to turn it off for dirt
Back when I raced short track, no brakes allowed.

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by CDONA

Back when I raced short track, no brakes allowed.

There used to be a series from Europe, flat track, 2 stroke, 500 cc, nitro, no gears, no brakes! OMG! It was insane!
Speedway racing!