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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