Max towing capacity By johnjohn808 (Read 3,041 times)

[johnjohn808]

Aloha
I am trying to purchase an ice bear q6 and i noticed that it has a ball hitch on it.
When i check the specs, it says max towing capacity is 66lbs.  Does that sound right? 
And what could i possibly tow as all of the trailers ive ever worked with have been over 66lbs. Are there lighter ones? I dont think i could even tow my dog on a skateboard lol.

Your experience and knowledge are appreciated.

[Alleyoop]

HAHAHA, that is about right Don't forget it is only a 50cc with maybe the motor making 3hp max and that is not low end power. So I would just think of it as just for looks.
If you have hills in your area the 50 will maybe crawl up them.

[johnjohn808]

Thanks Alley.
Thats a bummer because I was kinda excited about the ability to tow stuff.
But all towing hopes aside, I was planning on upgades after I register it. I just want to be able to keep up with hwy traffic and not get killed out there.
Im used to riding a SYM 2 stroke which really flys.
I bought I tricked out and I can keep up with and sometimes pass cars doing 60mph. I dont even know whats it in it! LOL

I read somewhere that these trikes may show a 49cc on paper, but may actually have a 72cc?
I dont even know where to start with the upgrades,but im reading up

[Alleyoop]

I don't want to kill your dreams but the 50cc trikes do 30 or a little more, the 150s 50mph or a little more. So if your traffic is always over 40 then the 50 will backup traffic for a mile.

Here are the specs from the Importer and even the specs say 30 depending on conditions:
Now dealers will most of the time change the specs and tell a little white lie because they know speed sells so they will up the mph speed on the specks.
www.icebearatv.com/product/pst50-17

[johnjohn808]

Yeah I know they`re pretty slow LOL
I weigh anywhere between 155 and 160lbs, and just hoping to get it to around 45mph
Can you tell me where to start? I`ve been a gas, oil, and go kinda guy who will wrench little things, but nothing major. I tend to so send things to the shop.

I was planning to getting this kit to start. Heck I dont even know if it`s the right stuff! LOL
52mm 105cc Big Bore Performance Kit A9 Cam CDI Carburetor GY6 50cc 139QMB 1P39QM

Then maybe tires?

[richardv]

I can't comment on yours but I have a modified bicycle trailer that probably wheighs about 60lbs. A neighbor borrowed it and pulled it with his 125cc scooter with no issues. But, the electric motor on my bike burned out.



I could haul two baskets of laundry to the Laundromat or groceries and I had to go over an big overpass over the railroad tracks.
Of course we have bicycle paths on most streets.

[Alleyoop]

Mar 20, 2016 17:47:39 GMT -6 johnjohn808 said:

Yeah I know they`re pretty slow LOL
I weigh anywhere between 155 and 160lbs, and just hoping to get it to around 45mph
Can you tell me where to start? I`ve been a gas, oil, and go kinda guy who will wrench little things, but nothing major. I tend to so send things to the shop.

I was planning to getting this kit to start. Heck I dont even know if it`s the right stuff! LOL
52mm 105cc Big Bore Performance Kit A9 Cam CDI Carburetor GY6 50cc 139QMB 1P39QM

Then maybe tires?

That is a big BBK for a 50cc and i believe the case would need to be bored so that the jug will fit. Most slap in a 50bbk with no boring.

[johnjohn808]

Thank you very much
I`ll look around for a 50 kit tomorrow after I order my trike

[johnjohn808]

Mar 20, 2016 18:21:37 GMT -6 richardv said:

I can't comment on yours but I have a modified bicycle trailer that probably wheighs about 60lbs. A neighbor borrowed it and pulled it with his 125cc scooter with no issues. But, the electric motor on my bike burned out.



I could haul two baskets of laundry to the Laundromat or groceries and I had to go over an big overpass over the railroad tracks.
Of course we have bicycle paths on most streets.

Great idea thanks!
I just gotta figure out how to attach it to the hitch.

[richardv]

This one is very easy. The receiver attaches to the axle. So it would be very easy to connect to the ball hitch. It's from GIANT. I took of the frame work and canvas and built the box. The Trek children's carrier clamps to the frame of the bike at the axle and would have to be modified.
They don't have a suspension so you can't go fast and the road has to be flat. They will flip over is you hit a bump and they aren't weighted down. Just have to be couscous.

[Alleyoop]

www.discountramps.com/bicycle-trailer/c/6120/

[hilbillyscott]

This is a picture of my trike with a trailer I custom built for my dogs. That little ole 50 Trike will do more than you think! The Trailer is 97Lb and both dogs are 160Lb and I'm 175Lb = 432 Lb. I have put 4200 miles about 95% that trailer and Dogs right on my Tail Pipe. Only thing I up graded is @ 2K went to 80cc and better clutch varerator & belt.  Oh speed W/50cc 48mph / 38mph with trailer and dogs. With 80cc upgrade Mo Faster!

[cyborg]

NICE!!!!!! I love it when a plan comes together

[Alleyoop]

That looks like one of those recycling garbage cans.

[johnjohn808]

Man that is cool as heck!
I wish i knew someone who could weld me one.
My dog would seriously dig it!