New Basket

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:24 pm

Been looking for a basket to replace the over sized (18"x13") milk crate I've had on the back of the scoot since it is probably more than 40 years old and 3 years on the back of the scoot has led to it's demise, (the bottom is cracking out) Have found this alternative at Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/pd_129718-46-GAWA1 ... facetInfo= It's made for garage storage, rated to carry 35 pounds, should 'fit the bill'
I used a 'Dremmel' tool to zip off the top 'hooks' and used wing nuts to facilitate easy removal when I feel the need to go without it.
Pictures to follow when I find my camera......

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:07 am

So, did you find your camera?

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:09 pm

michelle_7728 wrote:So, did you find your camera?

Ummm..... no

Here's a 'crappy-cell-phone-pic' during the 'dry fit stage'

LunaP · Post by **LunaP** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:55 am

Wow that's a lot bigger than the first photo made it look, I kinda like it!
How well does it handle a lot of weight, since the sides extend out so far?

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:31 am

KABarash wrote:
michelle_7728 wrote:So, did you find your camera?
Ummm..... no
Here's a 'crappy-cell-phone-pic' during the 'dry fit stage'

eh, don't worry about it! Looks fine! I have two cameras, and I use my cell phone for all my pictures any more.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:25 am

Curious, are you going to leave the round thingy's on and put red reflectors in them? They look recessed which is why I am asking.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:29 pm

The round 'thingies' are staying as they are the only bridge to support the top bar. I've rounded off the tops trimming off the tab part of the bracket.
Reflectors..... Hmmmm......... GREAT idea!

Luna,
At 18X12X6 inches I am able to set the average case of beer in it, which I won't because at only 150lbs myself if I do that I'll never keep the front wheel on the road when I accelerate

Seriously, I always try to balance the weight, it's made to hold about 35 lbs, I try to keep the heaviest towards the front of the scoot and the middle of the basket. I'm going to keep my eye on it though, I will change the install with the mounting plates UNDER the basket for extra support, THANKS for the idea!

michelle,
Ummmm............

I think my camera is still at my mom's house from when I was there over the Thanksgiving holiday, that's the last I consciously remember having it.
Being that my cell phone is over six years old it's amazing that it takes pictures at all.....

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:11 pm

Project completed, scoot washed, Camera found.......

agrogod; Thanks for the reflector suggestion, they look like they 'belong'.

Jackie F · Post by **Jackie F** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:07 am

Cool!

I found some cheap reflective belts & weaved them through my crate. They really pop out.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:46 am

KABarash wrote:Project completed, scoot washed, Camera found.......

agrogod; Thanks for the reflector suggestion, they look like they 'belong'.

When I first saw the pic those just screamed out "PUT A REFLECTOR IN ME", glad I was able to actually see the end results. Nice job.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:05 am

Jackie F,
My old milk crate, which the bottom eventually fell out, had an Army PT Belt on it, I was told it was visible up to 1 mile... (Is there is a clear sight line in Pa like that?)
I like the basket your friend has on the Vespa, I actually have been looking for something ever since I first got my Buddy, and then gave up....

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 4:05 pm

The new basket looks great, KABarash! Those reflectors fit in those spots perfectly, it's almost like they were made for that purpose.

I also like the reflective belts woven through, JackieF. I put some reflective striping around the top of mine to make it and me a little more visible, but I rarely use it after dark anyway. A couple larger reflective thingers may help during the day though, so I'm definitely going to look into getting another reflective belt for them, very clever!
My question is where does one find a bungee net in any color other than black? I want to get a couple more, because darn if those things aren't super handy... and a couple in some other colors would be nifty.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:57 am

I know it's all about visibility, especially in light of Luna's most resent incident, and the fact that my new commute takes me along the Susquehanna River, very foggy these spring like mornings. I want to keep it looking clean and 'un-cheesey' these days.
I have been thinking a set of 'Brake Pods' might now be fitting for somewhere on the basket.

Jackie F · Post by **Jackie F** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:48 pm

AWinn6889 wrote:My question is where does one find a bungee net in any color other than black? I want to get a couple more, because darn if those things aren't super handy... and a couple in some other colors would be nifty.

Search for Bikemaster net. You can find them at Amazon. FYI, I've already lost a hook on the first of using it. I don't know how.

AWinn6889 · Post by **AWinn6889** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:50 pm

Jackie F wrote:
AWinn6889 wrote:My question is where does one find a bungee net in any color other than black? I want to get a couple more, because darn if those things aren't super handy... and a couple in some other colors would be nifty.
Search for Bikemaster net. You can find them at Amazon. FYI, I've already lost a hook on the first of using it. I don't know how.

Will do, thanks! As long as there are at least 4 hooks I think it should work just fine.. you could always throw a large keychain hook of some sort or a large carabiner on it if you're still feeling iffy.