60 Day Challenge. Day 60 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

1.    Cargo space (box type):                       80 Gallon Whiskey Barrel

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       12" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      16-18 lbs         

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?                                                  Whiskey, wait moonshine.

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

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $1300

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

This was my first experiment in the Motorcycle Trailer Arena. It's an 320lb (empty) monster of a trailer. Hauls a lot of stuff, and I know that it is back there when I am towing it. Since the last couple iterations of the whiskey trailer, I have not hauled it much. 

Makes for a great golf-cart trailer when we are camping too, (next year's wish list). 

That might make for a great What Else Can You Do With a Trailer article. Anyways,

Ride safe,

Karl S 

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Challenge Summary:

My 60 day challenge: analyze 60 cargo trailers and write a description of who this trailer would be best suited for. To be clear: this is an unsolicited breakdown of some interesting trailers that I have seen and photographed at bike rally's, pictures sent to me for contests, or across the web. 

It is a writing experiment for me. If you would like to follow along, help, or be a critic in any way shape or form, please do.

Also, any additional information that you would like to send regarding your trailer would be awesome.

This is Day 1. See you on the other side.

 Today is day 60, the other side. Great experiment, I have got nothing but positive feedback and results from this challenge and recommend it to anyone who wants to intentionally form a writing habit. 

"Evolve intentionally every month." -John Muldoon

60 Day Challenge. Day 59 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Fiberglass Body

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       8" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-18 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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?                                           no   

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

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

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  Have you seen it?

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               8

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $2700

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"Car Replica Trailers, LLC"

Finally found the source of where these fiberglass models of cars and truck trailers are coming from; Car Replica Trailers, LLC. If you have been following along or are on the fence about the trailer thing, you should check them out. I know I am. 

Ride safe,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 58 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Fiberglass Body

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring, dual axle

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       8" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      15-20 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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?                                           no   

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

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

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               8

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $2300

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"Dually"

Two axles better than one? When you look at the weight ratio and the tongue weight, the two axle can carry considerably more weight. More importantly, just because you can get it moving, you still have to get it stopped. 

Ride safe,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 57 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Open frame

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       8" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      10-15 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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?                                           no   

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

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

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

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

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $300

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"Bike on Bike"

A little bike on bike never hurt anyone. What do you do when you want to go offroad and on-road exploring? Haul the bike with the bike, duh. Why didn't I think of that?

Ride safe,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 56 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Coffin, Dog

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       8" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      10-15 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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):                           No

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

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

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $900 (skeleton) $1600 (dog)

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"Riding with friends"

Riding buddies can have a major impact on the way that we ride. Sometimes, just meeting up to plan a ride at a later time can turn into one. Sometimes we ride more just because the gang wants to.

Pulling a trailer can sure cut down on who needs to bring what and where are we going to put it. If you want to bring it, throw it in and let's go.

Ride safe,

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 55 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

 

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Plastic storage bin

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       8" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      10-15 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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):                           No

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

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

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $700

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"The Low Rider"

With such a low center of gravity, this trailer would be next to impossible to tip over. Almost all the wieght is located below the top for the wheel. While this is a great concept, I have to wonder how much stuff still get strapped down on top. 

*second name choice "The Turtle."

Karl S 

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60 Day Challenge. Day 54 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

1.    Cargo space (box type):                      Big tear drop

2.    Frame:                                                  Steel

3.    Suspension:                                         Spring

4.    Wheels/ tires:                                       10" trailer tire

5.    tongue weight:                                      17-20 lbs         

6.    hitch ball size:                                       1 7/8"

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):                           No

14.  Durability (lifespan):                              15-20yrs

15.  Extras?                                                  

16.  Building Difficulty level (1-10):               8

17.  Estimated Cost (US $):                         $1500

18.  Spare Tire (yes/no)                               no

 19 Notes:

"The Big Teardrop."

How much can you haul with a motorcycle again? If you haven't been following along, you can haul more than you think. When was the last time you tried?

Karl S 

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