What's the biggest thing you carried on your Buddy?

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:44 pm

Besides another person, what's the biggest thing you have carried on your Buddy?

I frequently have transported computers and small printers on the deck. The biggest load was a computer at my feet and my gym bag tied down on the rack

and a full backpack .

vaderscoot · Post by **vaderscoot** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:03 pm

you just said something about anohter person.so im going to have to go with myself im 310

vaderscoot · Post by **vaderscoot** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:03 pm

redcass · Post by **redcass** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 5:06 pm

pcbikedude wrote:Besides another person, what's the biggest thing you have carried on your Buddy?

Big, though not heavy, 3 90qt plastic containers: topic2646.html

poop colored buddy · Post by **poop colored buddy** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:02 pm

a cup of coffee!........not impressed?
I see this turning into a competition.

HipCat · Post by **HipCat** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:02 pm

I've tied a large box of kitty litter to the back rack; also a 24-pack of Dr. Pepper.

But the most interesting load was when I made an impulse stop at a garden center last spring. I had some plants in bags (hung in front), a flat tied to the rack, and a hanging basket hooked on each side of the chrome rack.

Got lots of grins at the traffic lights.

Dibber · Post by **Dibber** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:48 pm

Heck, a little compitition never hurt anyone. I carried a crap load of groceries including 4 of the 12pks of pop, gal of milk + another bag of food in my milk crate box, two bags on the floor, and a backpack full on my back. I think the long French bread sticking above my head and in my backpack got the best reactions.

Post by **jmazza** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:50 pm

HipCat wrote:I've tied a large box of kitty litter to the back rack;

IN response to this I'm going to attempt to carry a large kitty on the back rack. Say 22 pounds or so??

I think a couple well placed bungees should do it.

HipCat · Post by **HipCat** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:56 pm

That sounds about right; I couldn't remember the weight. It's the Arm & Hammer that comes in a box. I used 2 bungee cords and roped one through the plastic handle.

Post by **jmazza** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:00 pm

HipCat wrote:That sounds about right; I couldn't remember the weight. It's the Arm & Hammer that comes in a box. I used 2 bungee cords and roped one through the plastic handle.

LOL no- I am going to attempt to carry an actual LARGE CAT (22 pounder) on my back rack. I figure if the kitty litter is already there it shouldn't be too hard to coax her on up...

HipCat · Post by **HipCat** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:05 pm

Oops—how did I misread that?

I don't think your kitty would be very happy.

GT40 · Post by **GT40** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:49 pm

Snowboard boots in the pet carrier, and my snowboard on the outside. Some fellow from Canada kept taking pictures of me, who knows where those ended up.

gt1000 · Post by **gt1000** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:22 pm

Probably 4 bags of groceries. 2 in the carrier and 2 hanging from the hook. The largest single item is a repeat on this thread, a baguette from Denver Bread Company.

Mmmm, fresh bread.

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:55 pm

Dibber wrote: I think the long French bread sticking above my head and in my backpack got the best reactions.

Were the bugs that you hit with that bread, extra protein for the evening?

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:18 pm

...an overnight bag and sleeping bag plus all my uniform requirements (6 shirts, five pr. socks, two pair of pants, a pair of boots, a belt, handcuffs and case and a necktie. Rode it over 120 miles on the way home from Phoenix like that. The story is at my blog...

--Keys

hcstrider · Post by **hcstrider** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:54 pm

A 42 lbs. bag of Scotts Turf Builder Fertilizer.

bwilms · Post by **bwilms** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:43 pm

Since I don't have a rack (yet), I've only carried things on the floorboard:

Groceries regularly, but that is usually only one large bag
Trumpet case
Queen size mattress pad
Food items for get-togethers

This is not in one load - but separate occasions.

vickireynard · Post by **vickireynard** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:57 am

I went to Wal-Mart for a few things. Ended up getting $76 worth of groceries. I have a 24 pack of toilet tissue between my legs, my bubble was full, and my little compartment also packed. I have to carry my purse on my shoulder. LOL after I spent a ton of time organizing it to fit....my buddy wouldn't start and I had to kick start it. I had some onlookers who were giggling.

p.s. I LOVE MY BUDDY

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 2:33 am

175lbs.! …………………

…….. oh, oh, yea maybe sometime last summer when I was jus sitting around eating and drinking for a couple weeks I may have reached 180.

lou76 · Post by **lou76** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:17 am

probably not the biggest thing that i've carried, but i do get to the golf course and back at least once a week with my classic red-white-and-blue ben hogan bag slung over my back with a set of 20-some year-old pings in it...

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:19 am

Is that bigger than Marion?

--Keys

Post by **polianarchy** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:19 pm

Bulkiest: six gigantic bags of fibre fill for my stuffed X-mas presents, the Polianamals! And I had six yards of plush fabric, too.

Heaviest: I regularly carry an entire basket of groceries on my back in my RELoad messenger bag. I swear that thing weighs at least 40 pound. Thankfully, I discovered frozen juice concentrates, so that's helped. Ah, science.

Bullkitty · Post by **Bullkitty** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:48 pm

Hello All,

I have a folding bicycle that *just* fits in the space in front of the seat. With the bicycle in place, I had to ride very bow-legged, but it worked. And it got me out of a logistical tight spot, but that's another story...

Greg

Drumwoulf · Post by **Drumwoulf** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:33 am

Besides another person? -Me...

awfulshot · Post by **awfulshot** » Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:05 pm

The largest thing I have carried, is a longboard (skate, not surf) across the floor. Not that smart of a location because I was scared while leaning about having the longboard clip the ground!

jperkins · Post by **jperkins** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:53 am

2 sleeping bags, 2 air matresses, 2 folding chairs, and a few other miscelaneous items....took lots of bungee cords

lou76 · Post by **lou76** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:48 pm

Keys wrote:Is that bigger than Marion?

--Keys

its close...

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:26 pm

What I'm getting here is that if we're packing for an extended road trip, bungee cords are a major necessity! Strap it on and move it out!

redcass · Post by **redcass** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:22 pm

jperkins wrote:2 sleeping bags, 2 air matresses, 2 folding chairs, and a few other miscelaneous items....took lots of bungee cords

Ooh, I wish you had a photo!

SScooterG · Post by **SScooterG** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:13 am

My dealer told me of a scooter with 3 people on it and a mattress...in Taiwan.

Papa · Post by **Papa** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:15 am

Largest thing is me (345 lbs) and a 10 lb KK roast

Papa
Happy Scooting

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:15 am

$126 in groceries

wonderaaron · Post by **wonderaaron** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:07 am

Last summer, I bungeed a new 5000 BTU air conditioner. I bought it in Manhattan, and took back to Brooklyn over the bridge. I was not taking that thing on a subway. I had to sit on the tip of the seat, but it was worth it!

addictionriot · Post by **addictionriot** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:21 am

wonderaaron wrote:Last summer, I bungeed a new 5000 BTU air conditioner. I bought it in Manhattan, and took back to Brooklyn over the bridge. I was not taking that thing on a subway. I had to sit on the tip of the seat, but it was worth it!

Oh my

Wonder if you could bunge a surf board to the side...

badapple · Post by **badapple** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:32 am

addictionriot wrote:
wonderaaron wrote:Last summer, I bungeed a new 5000 BTU air conditioner. I bought it in Manhattan, and took back to Brooklyn over the bridge. I was not taking that thing on a subway. I had to sit on the tip of the seat, but it was worth it!

Oh my

Wonder if you could bunge a surf board to the side...

Check this out... http://ocgenuinescooters.com/ They make surfboard carriers for short and long boards for the Buddy.

addictionriot · Post by **addictionriot** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:34 am

OMG thats great.. now I just need an ocean..

Can you actually turn with that thing?

badapple · Post by **badapple** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:38 am

Yeah, but only left.

addictionriot · Post by **addictionriot** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:40 am

I'd have to think about that.. Driving 6 hours but only making left hand turns

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:24 pm

I've carried a 40lb. bag of potting soil on my floor board with a 4'x8' sheet of 3/4 inch plywood (cut in two). Not the most stuff I've ever carried, but definitely the most awkward!

ERik3tb · Post by **ERik3tb** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:34 pm

redcass wrote:
jperkins wrote:2 sleeping bags, 2 air matresses, 2 folding chairs, and a few other miscelaneous items....took lots of bungee cords
Ooh, I wish you had a photo!

It would look something like this?

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:36 pm

Now I'd like to see THAT in action! How do you turn?!

Scooterpup · Post by **Scooterpup** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:08 pm

I've carried a 18" pizza strapped to the top box...and it survived the trip home! It was a little cool though. Have to insulate it next time somehow.

brape · Post by **brape** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:27 pm

Scooterpup wrote:I've carried a 18" pizza strapped to the top box...and it survived the trip home! It was a little cool though. Have to insulate it next time somehow.

Maybe you should get this.

BadBrains · Post by **BadBrains** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:51 pm

I don't know about heaviest item, but the longest item was definitely a rake... just kept the business end on the floorboard behind my feet and kinda wore the pole part like a sash.

I'm just glad I didn't shift my feet and pull a Tom & Jerry rake to the (full) face (helmet)!

MikieTaps · Post by **MikieTaps** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:44 pm

brape wrote:
Scooterpup wrote:I've carried a 18" pizza strapped to the top box...and it survived the trip home! It was a little cool though. Have to insulate it next time somehow.
Maybe you should get this.

that is awesome, GIMME GIMME!!!

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:10 pm

Um... recently? 12pk of Heineken

it did a great job btw...

MarsR · Post by **MarsR** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:30 am

Scooterpup wrote:I've carried a 18" pizza strapped to the top box...and it survived the trip home! It was a little cool though. Have to insulate it next time somehow.

I bungied three 18" pizzas at once on my rear rack. The problem is that the grip handle is in the way so it won't lay flat and it sticks out too far in the back to put it behind the handle. I ended up putting it over the top of the handle and it just got kind of bent on the way home.

mandyscoots · Post by **mandyscoots** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:01 am

vickireynard wrote:I went to Wal-Mart for a few things. Ended up getting $76 worth of groceries. I have a 24 pack of toilet tissue between my legs, my bubble was full, and my little compartment also packed. I have to carry my purse on my shoulder. LOL after I spent a ton of time organizing it to fit....my buddy wouldn't start and I had to kick start it. I had some onlookers who were giggling.

p.s. I LOVE MY BUDDY

I love how you call it "the bubble", i'm using that from now on...
hehehe

Scooterpup · Post by **Scooterpup** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:18 pm

That's sweet about the 3 pizzas. Anyone tried to put the pizzas on a front rack? Not sure how you'd tie them on there, but it looks possible.

I've actually seen one of those pizza/hot food carrying scoots on the roads here in Denver. I'd load it full of curries and PBRs though...

mmmmmmmmmm..............vindaloo......

BM · Post by BM » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:07 pm

Wow, you all have carried some pretty impressive stuff! Lots of pizzas, it seems - I saw a pizza delivery scooter when I was in D.C. recently; that seemed like a no-brainer.

Well, on a recent trip I met up with a friend who had all my stuff from our old apartment (not much; it was just for overnight stays) - so I carried a 12-cup coffeemaker, 2 towels, a mug, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, 2 toothbrushes, deoderant, and 2 water bottles.

However, yesterday I had quite a fright! I was on my way to a rehearsal, and had some scores I had checked out from a library tied down (but not well enough, I guess) with another score I borrowed from a friend. One of the library scores and my friend's score fell off somewhere in transit. I got my OH to go look for them; he found the library score (thank heavens! They charge a fortune for lost materials) but not my friend's score. My friend was pretty annoyed but he's studying Taoism so I just reminded him that he needs to let go of his attachments.

From now on I'll tie things down a lot more carefully.

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