Besco folding trailer behind my bug!

modernbeat · Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject:

I've got detailed photos of my Besco in an album:

http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv198/aaa-111/sale/

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zenph · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:42 am Post subject:

Scenic City Scooters has tires that will fit these trailers for $40 each. They have 2 in stock right now.

Scenic City Scooters, 2248 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 875-6445

Tell them Zen pointed you to them. Wink

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zenph · Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 2:28 pm Post subject:

If anyone has one of these trailers that hasn't been folded in years, you might find the pins that lock the wheels down hoplessly stuck. It's an iron pin in aluminum and exposed to the weather . . . after a while, they are practically welded together. Sad

I folded mine in the middle as far as possible so I could get at the end of the pin. I drilled into the center of it and tapped it for (best I can remember) an M6 bolt. I rigged up a piece of an M6 bolt in a slide hammer and several hundred good whacks later had the pins out. I polished the pins and holes using a wire brush, coated the pins with anti-sieze and they work fine now. Cool

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cobrajeff · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: Besco Trailer Spare tire

Anyone have an extra rim for one of these? Or a source to buy one? My trailer is in good shape, but I'm hesitant to take it on any long trips without a spare.

regards,

Jeff

leek1946 · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:57 am Post subject:

I too am looking for a spare rim and tire so if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Fred

#8bajabug · Samba Member Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 1

I just bought one of these and it came with a sears cargo car top carrier. I gave $100 for all of it. I have never seen one until today and had no idea what was supposed to be mounted on it. Now to decide whether to pull behind the Goldwing or make money off of it. It is pretty cool.

born2pdl · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 7:49 am Post subject: replacement rim/tire

These rims/tires look the same as the front rim/tire on a 50cc scooter. Loads of chinese scooters came into the US over the last few years. Most scooter shops have plenty of parts bikes since the scooters don't stay running. You'd need to take one of your wheels in to match it up, but that's a cheap way to find spare wheels with fairly new tires, assembled.

BTW, I picked up a trailer that's missing the removeable hitch piece. If one of you Besco owners would take a couple of measurements, I could fabricate a replacement. I need:
- overall length of hitch/square tube piece
- size of square tube (around 1" by 1" or 1&1/8" by 1&1/8")
- ball size

Thanks.

leek1946 · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject: Besco Trailer

The measurements are:

Long bar 1 3/16 inches square. 36 1/8 inch long.

Short tube u channel shaped 1 1/2 on top/width and 1 3/4 inch sides.

Receiver 9 inches long and ball size 1 7/8. I purchase an Euro style hitch for my application which is for use on a Meyers Manx dune buggy

This bar also has a latching mechanism and a support brace and studs/protrusions to hold the bar in place

Not sure how to insert images but if you need some I can send you an email if you provide an address.

s irish · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject: Besco folding trailer

I have this trailer, perfect top cover and frame, I believe I have the removable tung and hitch, using car top carrier, need spare tire and rim, need ASAP!, Will trade, sell or buy.

Thanks'
Scott

leek1946 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject:

Scott,

I am sure you can find tires and tubes at any place that sells motor scooters and or golf carts. As for the wheel itself that is more of a challenge and I gave up trying to find something that would work and just waited until a cheap Besco trailer came along and purchased it for the spare parts. I didn't care what condition the trailer was in or whether or not it had any or all of the accessories. I just wanted the main part of the trailer for spare parts. It already has served its purpose by giving me a spare wheel and also some other parts that broke on my primary trailer. Between the Samba, Craigslist and Ebay Besco trailers come up on a monthly or so basis.

Fred

s irish · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject:

Thanks Fred,
I'll keep looking! I pull this behind my bike, no more long trips untill I find a spare.

flybd5 · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:36 am Post subject:

Does anyone have the original assembly instructions for this trailer? I bought one of these two days ago, brand new in the original box (seller's dad was a hoarder and he passed away). I figured out all the folding and assembly mechanisms, and the cage for the blue carrier bag seems easy enough, but there are four additional aluminium pieces with wing nuts and other hardware and I can't figure out what they do or how to put them together...

cdennisg · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject:

I also just found one of these trailers. I have everything but the canvas, as the seller had thrown it away after it tore. The folding pins are frozen, and it has a little damage and wear, but I am looking forward to making it work.

I too, am curious about seeing some instructions. I have seen some original photos in my searches so far.
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flybd5 · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 9:18 pm Post subject:

I lost the left rear light red lens for my Besco trailer (left as seen from the rear, though I think they are interchangeable). Fricking thing fell off. Does anyone have a spare they wouldn't mind parting with for a reasonable price?

flybd5 · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:10 am Post subject:

Daddybus · Samba Member Joined: June 15, 2000 Posts: 1653

What connector duse for the lights?
Mine has a round connector. Will I have to swap it out for a flat 4 connector?

flybd5 · Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:09 pm Post subject:


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