Author Topic: solution to problem Guzzi content if (Read 10941 times)

Sasquatch Jim · « **on:** April 14, 2015, 10:31:13 PM »

Your mobility scooter is Guzzi powered.
Solution to a problem.
Have you ever been where you had to choose between your scooter, which they won't let into some stores and coffee shops,
or your wheelchair which you may have to wheel a mile or two just to get there? Well I have. So i built a device that says I can scooter to the coffee shop, 1 1/2 miles up the road, and have my wheelchair with me. Or I can put my accordion in the chair, ride the scooter to the park or where ever, then get in the chair and annoy tourists with the accordion.
First I fashioned a trailer hitch that fits the scooter in the same place the factory does one. A simple affair with an upright steel rod that has a small hole to accept a linchpin keeper. Then I cut two equal length pieces of 1/2 inch steel conduit. I used a hobby lathe to cut 1/2 inch fine thread nuts to fit into the ends of the tubes. I then brazed them there in place. That is so I can screw heim joints into the ends. Then I machined a pair of aluminum pieces that fit the heim joint and are held by linch pins. The big end of the aluminum slips into the socket on the chair where the leg supports normally pivot. The other ends of the tubes are set over the trailer hitch pin and linch pinned. Voila!
The wheelchair has become a trailer to carry the accordion or groceries, or your dog or what ever fits. The front caster wheels adapt to any turning movement of the scooter and the big wheels just follow along. It does not seem to add much noticable drag on the scooter.

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2015, 10:36:15 PM »

Very nice Jim. You're body maybe fighting you, but your mind is good as ever!

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:08:23 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 14, 2015, 10:45:15 PM

Jim , you old outlaw you , accordian playin, crumpet catching , engineer non pareil ;-T

Dusty

I prefer strumpet catching.

Guido Valvole · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:09:20 PM »

Where's the "like" button when we need it? Making the best of the situation, congratulations!
cr

charlie b · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:30:07 AM »

That is a cool idea.

All you need now is a power upgrade for the scooter :D

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:27:24 AM »

Attaboy.. ;-T

pehayes · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:34:33 AM »

We need a live action YouTube link to the accordion activity!

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2015, 11:49:17 AM »

Quote from: pehayes on April 15, 2015, 11:34:33 AM

We need a live action YouTube link to the accordion activity!

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

You are a brave man. Those who attended Deep forest from 2005 to 2010 and other PNW campouts remember how painful that is.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:50:27 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 15, 2015, 11:49:17 AM

You are a brave man. Those who attended Deep forest from 2005 to 2010 and other PNW campouts remember how painful that is.

Don't know about that............you almost put me to sleep. :)

rboe · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:05:59 PM »

Do you need a trailer license for the wheelchair now? :BEER:

Tobit · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2015, 08:31:32 AM »

Nice work.

;-T

normzone · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:47:31 PM »

VERY nice work, and I, for one, welcome our new accordion overlords. At least he's not a bagpipes guy.

gearman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:55:07 PM »

You mean the ada does not apply to the scooters?

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:31:29 PM »

Quote from: gearman on April 16, 2015, 01:55:07 PM

You mean the ada does not apply to the scooters?

Why should the ADA have any say in it?
The VA gave me my scooter but it is certainly legal for anyone to buy and ride one whether or not they are disabled.
Just remember that 8 1/2 miles an hour is not really white knuckle thrilling. It is however faster than my wheel chair which
begins to have speed wobble at that speed. For a mere 8 grand plus about a grand shipping, I can get a German one that can go 19 MPH
and go 50 miles between charges. For that much you can buy a decent motorcycle.

Yukonica · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:48:44 PM »

For a mere 8 grand plus about a grand shipping, I can get a German one that can go 19 MPH
and go 50 miles between charges. For that much you can buy a decent motorcycle.

You'd think the local business people would crowd fund to buy you a 50 mile range just for the chance to move the accordionist along.
Although; the guy with the flaming bagpipes playing ACDC does appear to draw a crowd.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2015, 11:09:51 PM »

Flaming bagpipes? What a nice improvement.

atavar · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2015, 11:12:26 PM »

My father wants this..

http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/hdx3---mobility-scooter-the-italian-way.htm

gearman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2015, 01:37:37 PM »

I don't think you got the meaning of my question. I think the ada ALLOWS scooters and wheelchairs in public places. Your intro statement made me think you were NOT allowed inside. Did I misread your intent? :)

johnr · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2015, 03:33:34 PM »

That's really cool Jim. Will the scooter tow it with a strumpet you've picked up in the chair?

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2015, 04:53:29 PM »

Haven't tried that. The strumpet is usually too worn out from riding.

Muzz · « **Reply #20 on:** April 17, 2015, 06:00:10 PM »

I like your style Jim! ;-T ;-T ;-T

gearman · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2015, 01:30:56 PM »

Since Sasquash did not answer my second inquiry I read again his original post and finally understood what he was saying. I hate it when I don't understand the written word.yes it is a great solution to the problem.I still don't see why stores won't let the scooters in unless the store is too small.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2015, 02:37:28 PM »

In stores around here the aisles are too small to permit turning.

BTW, I like the picture Avatar posted. I will research that one.

Or I could harness two strumpets to pull my wheelchair.

Research show that it is an Italian prototype not in production, mores the pity.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2015, 06:23:19 PM »

Aye want one of these.

johnr · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2015, 09:48:58 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 18, 2015, 02:37:28 PM

In stores around here the aisles are too small to permit turning.

BTW, I like the picture Avatar posted. I will research that one.

Or I could harness two strumpets to pull my wheelchair.

Research show that it is an Italian prototype not in production, mores the pity.

Looks like that scooter trike is on the way though Jim. A great product I would think, though not a new idea. There are a number of home built versions about.

gearman · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2015, 10:25:26 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 16, 2015, 05:31:29 PM

Why should the ADA have any say in it?
The VA gave me my scooter but it is certainly legal for anyone to buy and ride one whether or not they are disabled.
Just remember that 8 1/2 miles an hour is not really white knuckle thrilling. It is however faster than my wheel chair which
begins to have speed wobble at that speed. For a mere 8 grand plus about a grand shipping, I can get a German one that can go 19 MPH
and go 50 miles between charges. For that much you can buy a decent motorcycle.

ADA is the American with disabalties act which allows access for people like you. Are you in America?

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #26 on:** April 19, 2015, 02:34:43 AM »

Technically no, I am in Hawaii. The US claims Hawaii as a state but it is not in America.

Waterbottle · « **Reply #27 on:** April 19, 2015, 04:41:42 AM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 19, 2015, 02:34:43 AM

Technically no, I am in Hawaii. The US claims Hawaii as a state but it is not in America.

The bastards, Good work though Jim, Save a Strumpet for me ;-T

bad Chad · « **Reply #28 on:** April 19, 2015, 11:18:06 AM »

Sweet!

Penderic · « **Reply #29 on:** April 19, 2015, 02:07:27 PM »

Roads? You don't need roads!

:D

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