Home made Trailer (pics)
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
I built this trailer to just be a tool that I keep in storage in-case something happens that I need to haul my broken down motorcycle. I ride my bike and I don't tow to events or cross country. This is just something I made to help me or my friends out of a bind.
An enclosed trailer would be the way to go for protection if you are using your trailer for travel. I will just be using this in an emergency situation.
And I know it will work just fine for this.
If something happens while it is on the trailer...well I have insurance.
I posted these pictures so maybe someone else might get some ideas and tackle a project on their own, not to argue about rock guards.
An enclosed trailer would be the way to go for protection if you are using your trailer for travel. I will just be using this in an emergency situation.
And I know it will work just fine for this.
If something happens while it is on the trailer...well I have insurance.
I posted these pictures so maybe someone else might get some ideas and tackle a project on their own, not to argue about rock guards.
Maybe you'll learn.
Nice trailer. You should think about maybe a rock guard. They make them for a reason ya know...
lp
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
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From: NW Arkansas
I built this trailer to just be a tool that I keep in storage in-case something happens that I need to haul my broken down motorcycle. I ride my bike and I don't tow to events or cross country. This is just something I made to help me or my friends out of a bind.
An enclosed trailer would be the way to go for protection if you are using your trailer for travel. I will just be using this in an emergency situation.
And I know it will work just fine for this.
If something happens while it is on the trailer...well I have insurance.
I posted these pictures so maybe someone else might get some ideas and tackle a project on their own, not to argue about rock guards.
An enclosed trailer would be the way to go for protection if you are using your trailer for travel. I will just be using this in an emergency situation.
And I know it will work just fine for this.
If something happens while it is on the trailer...well I have insurance.
I posted these pictures so maybe someone else might get some ideas and tackle a project on their own, not to argue about rock guards.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,442
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From: south
O.k. to you guys that said I need a rock guard I am sorry for anything that I said that offended you. I think we need to agree to disagree and let it go.
I thought we were just having a debate on rock guards and I sure didn't want it to come off as a personal attack on anyone.
And yes I did post these pictures for some praise, just like everyone does when they do a mod on there bike, but also to share ideas with the Forum folks.
Anyway, I apologize if I offended anyone with my comments.
Peace
I thought we were just having a debate on rock guards and I sure didn't want it to come off as a personal attack on anyone.
And yes I did post these pictures for some praise, just like everyone does when they do a mod on there bike, but also to share ideas with the Forum folks.
Anyway, I apologize if I offended anyone with my comments.
Peace
Last edited by harley-jones; Oct 2, 2008 at 07:59 PM.
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did you think about making the ramp fold in half? I had a trailer with a rear ramp and the wind drag was awful. I really like the trail and had thought about picking up a used seadoo trailer for the same reason.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: south
The way I did the three ramp system was mostly to make it as light as possible.
If you look at the pic with the ramp down you will see the center ramp has a support that runs down the middle of it because that is were the bike needs the support. That ramp is stored underneath the bed.
The other two ramps that are stored on top are made lighter because they only support your feet.
Folding the ramp in half would be a good idea, but you would need a way to store it after the bike is loaded.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: AZ
I like the trailer! IMO= I owned a Kendon 2 rail and thought it would be the best way to tow. It had a rock guard, made it very heavy to lift and stand up. The first time I put trailer to use I almost dropped the Ultra. No footing on the side of 2 bike trailer. I also disliked the spare tire under the frame, lack of tie down points and the weak ramp connection to trailer. So, your idea is very well received. Thank you!
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Road Warrior
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From: south
I like the trailer! IMO= I owned a Kendon 2 rail and thought it would be the best way to tow. It had a rock guard, made it very heavy to lift and stand up. The first time I put trailer to use I almost dropped the Ultra. No footing on the side of 2 bike trailer. I also disliked the spare tire under the frame, lack of tie down points and the weak ramp connection to trailer. So, your idea is very well received. Thank you!
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