got my motasickle trailer just about done

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got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby goo » Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:02 pm

yep, i'll be fightin' off da wimmins for sure when they see me draggin, this around town

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got about 10 tie downs

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also got this 1500 lb winch from harbor frieght for sixty bucks. should be better than using the hand brake or clutch when unloading.
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gonna drag it up to essex vermont in about 2 weeks to pick up the norton

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driveway's gettin' crowded,

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Re: got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby swooshdave » Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:08 pm

We assume that once tied down the side stand won't be down?
You probably want to go into town, and find a up to date Jap Bike store,
With a full spares department, a clean workshop, and kean young mechanics.
And ask them if theres a Grumpy Old Bloke out in the Hills, who knows how to fix Real Motorcycles.

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Re: got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby goo » Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:14 pm

the norton has a centerstand. the front wheel cradle holds the bmw up okay. shouldn't need the side stand but the beemer also has a centerstand.
i dunno. whadaya think?
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proper use of a motorcycle ramp

Postby goo » Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:33 pm

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Re: got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby mikegray660 » Fri Dec 02, 2011 6:09 pm

be careful - someone parked their geezer-pleaser on it while you weren't looking! (kidding - looks good!)
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Re: got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby AussieCombat » Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:28 pm

Hey Goo,
Just looking at the eye bolts on the "A" Frame, they appear to only go through
the top piece of the 'C" section. ?
If that were my trailer I would make sure that all the eye bolts go right through the
"C" section, and place a spacer between the top and bottom so it doesn't squash when you
tighten the nut. A piece of good quality round or square tube will do. Also a lock nut would be a good idea.
Light weight trailers are good, but it will be carrying your baby, we don't want any nasty accidents.
The front wheel lock is a great idea, that way you don't have to pull the bike down too hard on the springs.
Straps front and rear, preferably around the swinging arm, which will help to stop the rear from bouncing sideways.
Hope every thing goes well.
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Re: got my motasickle trailer just about done

Postby goo » Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:15 am

thanks AC,
the bolts aren't quite long enough for that.

i do think that with 10 tie downs, the load on any one of them isn't that high .
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