Adding a Trailer Hitch to my 125cc Scooter

I've always wanted to be able to haul larger materials on my scooter but was limited to what could fit on the back seat. I bought a TIG welder so I thought a good first project would be to a custom "quick release" hitch for the back of my Honda PCX125.

So far I've put about 50 miles on the hitch without any problems but I haven't loaded any weight on the trailer.

Here's the TIG welder I bought and love (amazon affiliate):

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[masterchief]

Tons of motorcycles pulling trailers here. Neat project. Never seen a scooter with a flat bed trailer

[garageworker]

Looks good Mike! You are a brave soul showing your first welds with a new machine and building anything for a scooter on YouTube.

[ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

No weld comments. However, two recommendations: 1) lower the attachment point, and 2) use a swivel hitch.

Any movement from the trailer is translated well above the center of mass. This has the potential to flip the bike over before you know what's happening.

As for the swivel hitch, the bike lays over cornering, while the trailer remains flat. Therefore, the only way to negotiate a curve us to turn the front wheel, which is not the way a bike is meant to ride and can prove to be very, very dangerous.

Your family needs a husband and father. Please remedy these design flaws before proceeding further Mike!

[rutatutut]

I can only suspect that you'll be the talk of the town with that getup. Love it Mike! Don't forget your helmet. :)

[michaelreed]

Caught this vid looking for hitch ideas for my Vespa. You didn't do a bad job at all. But using the steel trailer you're already pretty heavy. Northern Tool sells the same trailer but in aluminum that I'm thinking will be my starting platform. Good luck.

[JohnJones-oymd]

Nice. I enjoy watching your projects and especially love your fearlessness about trying something out of your comfort zone. One minor suggestion - I would round or angle off the front of that trailer to give you half a chance should the front corner catch something (someone's bumper, corner of a building, etc) while riding. Think triangle shape instead of right angles, hope anything you graze glances off instead of coming to a dead stop.

[mattsimon]

I really need to send this to my brother-in-law, he only has a 49CC scooter, but he is going to be jealous of this.

[LacklusterSupply]

Cool idea. Your Tig welds will go much better if you grind off the mill scale first. You want shiney bright clean steel when tig welding. You will be amazed at the difference. This step is critical for beginners. Stop trying to weave like that, jody makes it look easy but it takes a lot more practice.

[LarryTheButcher]

That's a cool solution! I need to make a hitch for my 82 Yamaha XJ 750 Maxim. I have a few ideas, different than your solution. My only recommendation would be to put some lights on the hitch bracket as your bracket covers the stock lights. I'd use the same light connector that you use on your trailer! Cheers!

[DiscoFang]

Please, please oh please reinforce the attachment points of that rear carrier to the scooter subframe. That carrier was not designed for an active load of the trailer pitching & bouncing. When the carrier mounts crack those double (!) safety chains won't stop a runaway trailer.

[grindz]

This is so badass Mike, I would totally do this. You're my spirit animal for sure! The PCX is an amazing scooter!

[flipnocker]

I love it. I do wonder what your tenants must think with all your crazy projects though!

[pat]

Yes, i was laughing when you started "stress testing"!

[MadsWorld]

well this is the closet i have seen to build one for my silverwing. thanks. now i have a ideal . the only trouble i see is i haven't used my welder in over a year i hope it still works

[rm]

Be careful since this hitch has kind of a high attachment point to your scooter it may want to throw you on the road.

[ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow]

I've been hauling a four wheeled farm wagon framed bicycle camper with my electric bicycle put a class one hitch on an added wooden box on the back of my cargo bike... tow bar weighs 8 lbs and there's not much tongue weight to worry about or the results in forklift

[aaronfuksa]

Center of gravity for trailer can be lower. & for those who mount theyre hitch point in the center or in front of wheel will further increase stability & control. Scratchig my head for a Grom motorcycle.

[alvaroochoa]

Beautiful!
You could also build a tiny tear camper and pull it with your scooter a saw one from an Uruguayan guy . . . The bike was a 125cc. . ..

[jasonmorgan]

Looks like my welding. Goobered up chewing gum lol.

[techedfireman]

Always a welcome surprise to see a video from you guys!