60 Day Challenge. Day 45 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Plastic Storage Bin

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Single Shock

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       10" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      20-25lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       fixed

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   no

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Below average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           no   

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               6

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $500

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

Single wheel trailers can be some of the most versitale tow behind motorcycle trailers. They are incredibely lightweight, pull in striaght alignment, and no wider than any bike they are behind. This can be a big advantage in some cases, like this one with a lightweight, all-terrain motorcycle. 

 

Ride Safe and Get Lost,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 44 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Camper

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        10" trailer tires

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2"

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           yes     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               7

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $2400

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                yes

 19 Notes:

 I wonder if you get an insurance discount for the combination of the color and the pipes? There's no way that this setup could not be seen while traveling from one spot to another. 

Can you see yourself traveling for several days and hundreds of miles to all sorts of cool camping destinations? 

I can.

 

 

Later,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 42 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Wooden Tear Drop Camper

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" trailer tires

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2"

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           yes     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               6

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $1200

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

Why pop-up when you can tear drop?

 

Later,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 41 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Diamond Plate Box

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" trailer tires

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2"

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           yes     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              20-25yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  Cooler

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               4

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $900

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

Ride to work on your Harley Day! How many times have you said "I wish I could ride my bike to work today. But I got to bring *blah, blah blah*." Not this guy. The electrician and all his tools go to the job site, and enjoy the ride at the same time. I bet you he clocks in the same time he decides he;s going to warm the ol' girl up.

(And don't get me started on the tax angle, oh, the write-off's.)

Later,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 40 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Diamond Plate Box

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" chrome

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2"

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           no

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           yes     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              20-25yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               5

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $1400

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

What a shiny box. A simple way of building a pull behind trailer can turn out the very clean and professional. This box has maximized its storage capacity both widths (front to back, and side to side) and also top to bottom. Clean, simple, and easily storable.

If you happen to be a hunter like me, there is even a rack on top just in case you get lucky. 

Later,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 39 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Red Car

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" chrome

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       2"

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   yes

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           yes

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                           yes     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              20-25yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  Jack Stand

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               9

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $3200

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

Bikes pulling cars? Nice. Opting to ride the bike instead of the cage in the first place is win. But then opting to ride the bike only to show off the fact that you don't need to take the car is a win-win. 

I wonder if the car was built after a full scale model of one in the garage?

Later,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 38 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       Plastic Bin

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        8" High speed trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      12-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       Fixed

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   No

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           No

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Average

10.  Lighting, brakes/turn                             4 rear/turn, front and rear side markers

11.  Inside light?                                          no     

12.  Electrical connection type to bike:        4-wire flat

13.  Water tight? (yes/no):                           Yes

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              18-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  Single Wheel

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               6

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $600

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

All utility, or function over form in this homeade setup. I think that a little more upfront early stage design could have gone into this project, maybe even some army assistance. But a solid trailer at the end, one that possibly weighs as much as the bike does.

Later,

Karl S 

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