tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post8090756883589035429..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: Scribbled - Vespas hauling stuffDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-87302345304553309282016-10-09T12:23:06.612-04:002016-10-09T12:23:06.612-04:00No flexing cause most of the wind was inline with ...No flexing cause most of the wind was inline with the pipe. That the pipe is a hollow tube must in some way contribute to stability.<br /><br />The jousting style is begging to make the front page of the local paper as the trauma team struggles to remove the PVC from your abdomen (assuming it didn't take out vital organs on the way in of course).David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-45316219478941944912016-10-09T12:20:42.495-04:002016-10-09T12:20:42.495-04:00I've also carried a large bouquet of long-stem...I've also carried a large bouquet of long-stemmed flowers for Susan, hanging from the bag hook and protected from too much wind by the leg shield.<br /><br />They really are very versatile haulers. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-49930770411165536882016-10-09T12:19:22.610-04:002016-10-09T12:19:22.610-04:00I've seen some really nice Vespa trailers.
I ...I've seen some really nice Vespa trailers.<br /><br />I like the laid back 'just add a red flag' approach. Plus: it dusts the road as you ride. Civic pride :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-74778365493114059042016-10-09T11:43:04.079-04:002016-10-09T11:43:04.079-04:00Oh, and you could put a 8 to 10 ft piece out front...Oh, and you could put a 8 to 10 ft piece out front of the handlebars jousting style.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-75140150035692575592016-10-09T11:42:21.756-04:002016-10-09T11:42:21.756-04:00That didn't stick out too far. Did it do some...That didn't stick out too far. Did it do some flexing while riding?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-593484349952010962016-10-07T02:49:24.067-04:002016-10-07T02:49:24.067-04:00I have also seen some creative hauling (mostly bag...I have also seen some creative hauling (mostly bags and parcels) on Vespas, and did my fair share of creative transportation of grocery goods, too. But Steve's Christmas tree transport still is the best!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-2472004201090745792016-10-06T13:36:27.564-04:002016-10-06T13:36:27.564-04:00With the 8' or 10' lengths, just add a red...With the 8' or 10' lengths, just add a red flag to the end and call it good enough. Or maybe a nice vespa-shaped trailer.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-22570350118677528382016-10-06T12:47:15.537-04:002016-10-06T12:47:15.537-04:00Oh, the above load might exceed your GVWR, in whic...Oh, the above load might exceed your GVWR, in which case, you'll need a URAL sidecar rig....1300lb GVWR baby! ;)<br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-5962008839133346182016-10-06T12:43:49.165-04:002016-10-06T12:43:49.165-04:00Or, you can hang a sidecar on it, get serious abou...Or, you can hang a sidecar on it, get serious about hauling stuff.....important stuff like a keg of beer, bags of cement, dinner for 12, two week's worth of groceries...and if you're really good at packing and have lots of straps....all in one trip! :)redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com