Flyinfool Posted January 17, 2011 #1 Posted January 17, 2011 For those that have a HF trailer. Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide? Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender? Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG? I can not find any car topper that fills all of my needs so I am planning to build one. I will incorporate the wheel wells into the box that I am building. Dang this will be a lot of work between now and MD. Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of.
Bubber Posted January 17, 2011 #2 Posted January 17, 2011 For those that have a HF trailer. Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide? YES 40" wide Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender? When I get home I can Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG? I thought I did but I will check that too I can not find any car topper that fills all of my needs so I am planning to build one. I will incorporate the wheel wells into the box that I am building. I have pictures of the teardrop if you want them it may give you some ideas on what not to do...LOL Dang this will be a lot of work between now and MD. Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of. YOU WILL or we will hound you till you do! Good luck on your project! :banana:
Dave77459 Posted January 17, 2011 #3 Posted January 17, 2011 Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG? Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of. Mine had a peg on the outside of the spring that mated with a hole in the axle to ensure alignment. Not sure how it would flip? Glad you are posting pics. Otherwise, you'd see this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/jonathanwong/thumb_thisthreadisworthlesswithoutp.gif http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/attachments/costa-rica-panama/121054d1231181462-coral-star-dec-26th-jan-1-thread_is_worthless.jpg
frogmaster Posted January 17, 2011 #4 Posted January 17, 2011 Flipped my HF axle to get the weight lower and this gives the "DESIRED" Tongue angle on 2nd Gen... Slight downward angle from trailer axle to rear tire axle (thus no lift when emergency braking when ya need traction the most). You can see this by doing search for "Mimi Motel" for Pics. I also narrowed trailer
Mel Posted January 17, 2011 #5 Posted January 17, 2011 MeMine had a peg on the outside of the spring that mated with a hole in the axle to ensure alignment. Not sure how it would flip? Glad you are posting pics. Otherwise, you'd see this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/jonathanwong/thumb_thisthreadisworthlesswithoutp.gif http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/attachments/costa-rica-panama/121054d1231181462-coral-star-dec-26th-jan-1-thread_is_worthless.jpg HEY---- ARE THOSE GUYS SPELLING (HANG ON) O-H-I-O?
99silver Posted January 17, 2011 #6 Posted January 17, 2011 Check the delphi forums Motorcycle trailering a wealth of info, thats what I used for a resource to build mine. Just google it.
Bubber Posted January 18, 2011 #7 Posted January 18, 2011 Originally Posted by Flyinfool For those that have a HF trailer. Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide? YES 40" wide Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender? When I get home I can Ok I measured it and it was 6 3/8 inch Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG? I thought I did but I will check that too. Checked it and it was on the bottom of the spring, so no help there. It really doesn't look like there is room to put the axle between the top of the spring and the frame but I may be wrong. :ignore:
99silver Posted January 18, 2011 #8 Posted January 18, 2011 Here's the post when I finished mine, lots of mod's from the stock trailer including flipping the axle. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35180 Great time to start your project, think spring !!!!!!!!!
Flyinfool Posted January 18, 2011 Author #9 Posted January 18, 2011 Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender? When I get home I can Ok I measured it and it was 6 3/8 inch Thanks all. That gets me closer to what I need to know for designing this monster. What I was really after was the overall width across the fenders. so 6 3/8 + 6 3/8 + 40 = 52.75 total width across the fenders, or it means that I can build my box up to 52.75 inches wide without increasing the width of the trailer.
kj5ix Posted January 18, 2011 #10 Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks all. That gets me closer to what I need to know for designing this monster. What I was really after was the overall width across the fenders. so 6 3/8 + 6 3/8 + 40 = 52.75 total width across the fenders, or it means that I can build my box up to 52.75 inches wide without increasing the width of the trailer. Only if you are going to use the fenders as part of the box support, and raise it up the 4 or so inches, which will also raise the CG, and through off the balance, and tongue weight,,,, I would think. The fenders as I remember aren't really weight bearing.
Flyinfool Posted January 18, 2011 Author #11 Posted January 18, 2011 I was more planning to have the wheel wells set into the side of the box. The bottom of the box will stay on the trailer and it will have a depth of around 2 feet and a length of around 8 feet. I may just narrow the box to 48" so that it is a simple 1 sheet of plywood for the floor, with wheel wells set into the box just a little on each side and small fenders left on the outside of the box. I will NOT be carrying anything heavy, just big and bulky. My other plan was to find a used Yakima Skybox 21 to slap on the trailer. I think that it would just barely fit my needs, and be a whole lot easier (and better looking) than ME building a box.
jemorrisonjr Posted January 18, 2011 #12 Posted January 18, 2011 I know a guy in Oak Creek who had a HF trailer for sale
Flyinfool Posted January 18, 2011 Author #13 Posted January 18, 2011 I know a guy in Oak Creek who had a HF trailer for sale Do you remember who it is or if he still does?
jemorrisonjr Posted January 18, 2011 #15 Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) I bought this one last year... http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-78-inch-tag-along-trailer-66771.html But Roger made his.... Edited January 18, 2011 by jemorrisonjr .
Wizard765 Posted January 18, 2011 #16 Posted January 18, 2011 I flipped the axle and welded a small plate to the other side with a hole to accept the pin. Works like a charm and lowered the height of the trailer.
Dave77459 Posted January 18, 2011 #17 Posted January 18, 2011 I flipped the axle and welded a small plate to the other side with a hole to accept the pin. Works like a charm and lowered the height of the trailer. Can you post a profile photo of bike and trailer? Because, mine seems to have a level drawbar and rides well. This is stock. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/4607212129_5110d6f494.jpg
SC89Venture Posted January 20, 2011 #18 Posted January 20, 2011 I have one of these HF trailers, if somebody wants it, come get it. I will never use it and it is taking up space in the garage. Located in Duncan, SC
jemorrisonjr Posted January 20, 2011 #20 Posted January 20, 2011 The guy I used to ride with stills has the trailer for sale.. He lves in Oak Creek WI....
jer878 Posted January 20, 2011 #21 Posted January 20, 2011 You might try this. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02872020000P?prdNo=11&blockNo=11&blockType=G11 I have this set up and I think it's the same box. http://www.theusatrailerstore.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&Itemid=89 and here is the pic http://www.theusatrailerstore.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=71 It's the best buddy trailer. Pulled 4300+ miles last summer packed to the gills. Good Luck, Jim
jer878 Posted January 20, 2011 #22 Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) And here is a pic of my set up. Sorry for the crappy background. Edited January 20, 2011 by jer878 type-o
dray Posted January 20, 2011 #23 Posted January 20, 2011 I have one of these HF trailers, if somebody wants it, come get it. I will never use it and it is taking up space in the garage. Located in Duncan, SC I sure wish you were closer.... why not ask if he could hold it for you till spring that would give you time to set up a relay for it to get it to you Ill bet ya could work something out dray
Flyinfool Posted January 20, 2011 Author #24 Posted January 20, 2011 why not ask if he could hold it for you till spring that would give you time to set up a relay for it to get it to you Ill bet ya could work something out dray Oh sure, now you got me thinking again. I keep warning you people that it is dangerous to get me thinking.
dray Posted January 20, 2011 #25 Posted January 20, 2011 Oh sure, now you got me thinking again. I keep warning you people that it is dangerous to get me thinking. it is a good price and its what we Do! Help out that is:big-grin-emoticon:
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