Saturday, December 15, 2012

60 Day Challenge. Day 60 - Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers

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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 

Click here for more information on Pull Behind Motorcycle Trailers.

 

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

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