Trailering a Buddy

[Sharon]

Where are the best places to attach the tie-downs on the Buddy when trailering it?

[jfrost2]

What do you mean? Do you mean put it in a actual trailer and tow it with your car, or do you mean trail it in a van with the seats taken out or folded down?

If you are in a trailer trailer, you'll need two people. One to hook up the strapping, and one to push the front suspension down. This keeps the bike stuck to the floor. Then you might want to tie it down at 4 spots, the handle bars, and the rear rack/passenger grips.

If in a van with limited space, regular cheapo tie downs will work with careful driving and slow turns. I just put my kick stand down, strap the straps to the hook above the glove box to force all the weight on the stand. Then strap it down on the left and right of the rear rack.

Never had it tip over this way, but you can hear the creeks and gas shaking in the tank.

[ericalm]

With some practice, one person can do it by sitting on the scoot. (Not me, but my tech does it this way. And he has a LOT of experience.)

For tie-downs, consider getting the Canyon Dancers, which help prevent damage to handlebars and are easier to secure.

Also if using a truck or flatbed trailer, consider some type of wheel chock for the front wheel. I've seen them made of scrap plywood, but metal ones can be found online for under $20.

[Sharon]

Thanks for the advise! Yes, I'm transporting it by using a motorcycle trailer hitched to my car.

[ryder1]

Use ratcheting straps they tighten down easier than manually pulling straps.

[Kevin K]

+1 on the Canyon Dancers. Actually, you don't have a lot options since the Bud doesn't have traditional handlebars. The 'Dancers work wonderfully.
-K

[Mary Jane]

I seem to remember seeing directions and photos to help build a wheel chock set up -- from common lumber, I think.....to stabilize the front wheel and protect the scoot from bumping into the truck bed.

Does anyone else remember this and where it is located??

Mary Jane

[Mary Jane]

Found this, finally, on Modern Vespa. Search the project report forum for diy wheel chocks.

M