It absolutely is necessary unless you want it sliding into other stuff and tearing things up. A good bump and a little one can go flying in a trailer.
I must have just been lucky because I never strapped mine down before. I would put it up against the wall and set the parking brake and it never moved. If/when I get a new one though, I will probably strap it down. Ill just run a strap down to the e-track in the floor to be safe.
Always strap shit down.. you're one panic stop away from a chin-chin scooter, or tool cart jihading all your nice shit. Also, pics of the hitches would be greatly appreciated.
I'll remember that when I see you doing a 79-point turn like the kid try to leave the Tally riders meeting last month. And I will laugh at you, Chris Broome.
I had unloaded my (unplated) KTM from the trailer just for space, and the golf-cart-cops asked more than once if I was planning on "riding it around" - I guess they meant outside the paddock. Good clarification.
I just want to confirm what the other guy said - but if the scooter is plated and street legal, you do NOT need a pit bike pass, right?
I always park right across from the building so I walk to the meetings. And unlike that kid, I can pick up any small ATV and move it around with 1 hand. I wouldn't need to do a 79-point turn, I would just pick the damn thing up and spin it around.
I would imagine it has something to do with unsupervised children zipping around everywhere. Either that or chasing the deer out of the woods and into the track.
I'm telling you guys, bicycle trailer hardware... Shit, who would buy one if I machined some? (I added the second pic to make it clear that the tube-y part is a spring.) I could easily make a 'kit' for the popular tire cart a lot of people have and the only modification people would have to make is using a dremel enlarge the axle hole if their scooter uses a larger axle...
I use one of these little Chinese ATVs for a pit bike, 90cc. It's really small but it is tons easier than a bike or scooter for carrying things, hauling a trailer, tires, getting lunch, etc. The very small size makes it great for fitting in the trailer, and it is small enough to ride or park anywhere. It is cheaply made but we have abused the crap out of it for 8 years (after buying it used, for under $300) and still does the job perfectly. To me it seems easier to transport than a scooter, no handlebar straps or chock.