How to carry a motorcycle/scooter on Class B?
I'm trying to figure out the best way to carry my Honda Helix scooter on my 1982 Dodge Xplorer 228 camper van. I would prefer to carry it on the front because the rear of the van is already extended...
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I don't believe that Honda will recommend towing your Helix with the rear wheel due to the type of transmission/drive belt that it has. And IMO it's not a good idea anyway. A small trailer capable of carrying your scooter will probably be cheaper than adding something on to the front of the van.
Even a chain drive bike shouldn't be run with the transmission in neutral and the chain turning the sprockets. This is due to the fact that the transmission in most modern bikes uses engine oil to lubricate and is pressure fed. No engine running, no oil gets to the gears and shafts, bad poo-poo will result. Old timers used to pull the chain before using a dolly like this.
Peggy had a Helix for a couple years and it is a very capable scooter. It would carry the two of us, not lightweights, at highway speeds quite easily.
Even a chain drive bike shouldn't be run with the transmission in neutral and the chain turning the sprockets. This is due to the fact that the transmission in most modern bikes uses engine oil to lubricate and is pressure fed. No engine running, no oil gets to the gears and shafts, bad poo-poo will result. Old timers used to pull the chain before using a dolly like this.
Peggy had a Helix for a couple years and it is a very capable scooter. It would carry the two of us, not lightweights, at highway speeds quite easily.
