Friday, November 16, 2012

60 Day Challenge. Day 35 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

Break it down:

Water_bottle_trailer

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                     Flat Bed

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Leaf Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                        14" 

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-17lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                      5th wheel. (3rd wheel?)

7.    Chains (yes/no):                                   no

8.    Swivel hitch (yes/No):                           No

9.    Carrying capacity (weight/space):        Above Average

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

11.  Inside light?                                          ?     

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

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

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              18-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               3

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $500

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                                No

 19 Notes:

Think that you can't haul it because it "weighs too much?" Think again. When a trailer is balanced properly, in it's build and in it loading distribution, a motorcycle trailer can haul a little more than you think. Because the manufacturers of motorcycles do not recommend or test this function, it can be a common misconception that it just cannot be done.

This pic may be a little on the extreme right (heavy side), but it should give you an idea of the capacity even a small bike can manage when weighted properly.


And don't forget, what get's moving must also be stopped from moving. 

Ride Safe, and look twice for motorcycles.

Later,

Karl S 


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