Trailer I just got.

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Just thought I'd post a picture of the trailer I ran down to TX to pick up a couple weekends ago.

 

I'll get better pictures of it once I get the bike set up and it attached.

 

It's a home made jobbie, and appears to be a tool chest mounted to a sprung axle frame.

 

Lots of big LED lights on the back.. That's a good thing..

 

[Yammer Dan]

Looks Good!!!

 

Lights on back are always Good!

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OH.. lots of LEDs on the sides too, but you can't see them in this so well because the covers are white..

 

I will have to rewire it though. Not sure what was done to it, but it's splice galore on the inside..

[Jerry M]

Should pull just fine.You always need more space to carry things. Good traveling. Jerry M.

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Should pull just fine.You always need more space to carry things. Good traveling. Jerry M.

 

Hope so.. been riding since a kid, but this will be the first trailer I've ever pulled along with the first true touring bike I've ever ridden..

[DragonRider]

Very nice trailer, Looks a lot like the one Squidley built a few years back, wouldnt mind having one like that myself............

 

 

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Thanks Dragon.. Amazing the space inside.. I can see easily overloading it easily.. My wife might want to pack half the house once she sees only the tent, sleeping bags, charcole and grill..

 

BTW.. how much can you safely consider pulling safely weight wise?

[Guest tx2sturgis]

 

BTW.. how much can you safely consider pulling safely weight wise?

 

A good rule of thumb is, the trailer and cargo should weigh no more than half the bike weighs, without the riders. This is a guideline, not a hard limit. You have to worry about the 'tail wagging the dog' effect. If its too heavy, its harder to stop, turn and maneuver, and the level of wear and tear on the tires, clutch, driveline and engine and driveline fluids increases a LOT.

 

When it comes to trailers and cargo, lighter is better!

[RoadKill]

Nice. Gotta Love that Diamond Plate!!