FuzzyRSTD

Now that's a steal. Looking like a plan coming together.

Hi Skid, Glad your getting your trailer finished. Looks great so far. I have to say that with these new Harbor Freight Tag along packages, it is the way to go Skid. No hard work or money to make it totally road worthy, wow. $369.00 on sale and then with a 20% discount, around $329.00 or so. I don't think you could buy the material and build them for that. They also have a nice paint job to. Check them out. I am very very very pleased so far. She pulls wonderful at high speeds. http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-78-inch-tag-along-trailer-66771.html

After several hours of searching through many web sites and E-bay listings, I have the information for everyone. I am pleased to be able to share it with all. As through out this discussion here I started, no one has been able to help me to find the chrome center caps and acorn nuts. I now understand why. I almost gave up. For days I have searched. SO HERE YOU GO EVERYONE. TAKE NOTE THAT I HAVE NOT TRIED THESE YET, BUT ARE ON ORDER. I WILL UPDATE LATER. ALTHOUGH I DID CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE WHEEL AND LUG-NUTS. Choose the USPS Priority shipping for the cheapest shipping. Shipping To: James Fultz J & J Cycle Hitch Mounts LLC 437 REEVES BR Olive Hill, KY 41164 US Shipping Method USPS - Priority TW-LUGNUT Standard Hex Bulge Chrome Acorn Trailer Wheel Lug Nut $1.00 x 8 $8.00 http://www.trailer-wheels.com/thumbnail.asp?file=assets/images/chrome-lug-nut_thumbnail.jpg&maxx=150&maxy=0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TW-146 2.48 inch center hole and 3 inches out. Chrome Plated Closed End Center Cap for trailer wheels $5.00 x 2 $10.00 http://www.trailer-wheels.com/thumbnail.asp?file=assets/images/248centercap_thumbnail.jpg&maxx=150&maxy=0 Subtotal: $18.00 Discount: $0.00 Shipping: $11.55 Sales Tax: $0.00 Total: $29.55 http://www.trailer-wheels.com/Center-Caps_c_278.html tel:800-281-0769 I painted my wheels a grey metallic color. So I think this will add the shiny bling I need to my wheels. I hope this helps everyone else out that is needing the bling thing for their small 8" trailer wheels.

I agree wit hour explanation tx2sturgis. I will say that I am kinda worried about the 55 mph rated tires that come on these though. Being said, I will be constantly checking the tires and axle bearings for heat or some abnormal wear. I still need to check the alignment of the trailer though as some have suggested. Once I understand the correct way of doing it. I have been looking for and founds some chrome center caps and acorn nuts. Just have not ordered it. Thanks for the idea.

It pulled great. Some 75-80 mph interstate and a lot of curvy road out around Carter Caves. I checked the tires and wheel bearings right after the interstate speeds. Everything was cool and ready for more. I was surprised that the tires where not hardly even warm. The wheel bearing area was cold. I give this trailer an A+. All I need is some weather stripping around the lip to keep the road dust out and the plastic chrome hubcaps.

Going for as ifen voyage today. I loaded it up with 93 lb inside. Toungue weight is 30 lb with ice and four 16 oz water bottles in the big cooler. So total weight of 123 lb all together. Everything secured. Tires inflated to 25 lb each. Just a small trip around local and a little interstate to test her. Report back later. Still looking for chrome hubcaps that will work with the factory rims. Surely someone has bought some that worked ????? HELP !

Thanks Boss for covering our backs.

If the hitch is the same as the Royal Star Tour Deluxe or Venture, then I would defiantly go with Carbon One here in the classifieds. I would also highly recommend a Horizontal type receiver hitch. The receiver hitch is really easy to install if it the same as the Tour Deluxe. http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3919&title=rsv26amp-3b-rstd-trailer-hitch&cat=24

This evening I adjusted the safety chains and cut off the excess links. I used a smaller welded chain and I also used threaded chain links instead of the S-hooks. I pulled the trailer around to the hard left side then I attached the trailer. I adjusted the right side chain as short as possible with about two links of slack. I then tested the length and it was perfect to capture the trailer and hang the tongue about 3-4 inches off the concrete. The distance to the rear tire with the trailer hanging there is about 20". I repacked both the axle bearings. The left side was to loose and was packed pretty good. I repacked and adjusted correctly. The right side was to tight and had very little grease in it. She is road worthy and ready. I called today about licensing the trailer here in KY. No need here, but to travel to other states it is recommended. Licensing is $60.00 total this yr, then $18.00 every yr after. I really like this little trailer. Very very very pleased with it. I would highly recommend the "TAG ALONG" from Harbor Freight if you are willing to do some small upgrades. A+ from me my friends.

Bike wiring completed. Tested out great. Next project is to shorten chains to proper length and inspect and re-pack wheel bearings. I bought a new tub of wheel bearing grease for the job. Probably the first tub I have bought in 20 yrs. I was amazed that it was only $3.70 a decent size tub at Advance Auto Parts.

Nice trailer for the money, judging from the photos. The axles and fenders can be moved forward pretty easy I would be suspect.

I got started on the bike wiring. No big deal there. Plenty of room for the isolater and converter from Hopkins. Will finish that up tomorrow. Also did the tongue shimming. Changed the safety chain to a lighter duty and also the the hooks. Will cut to required length when finished wiring the bike.also a photo of my adjustable cooler rack on the front.

OK, so new bearings, no bearing buddy and check the and reinforce the left tail light mounting. Will do soon. Thank you all. Still looking for the hub caps that will work with the 8" factory wheels and the if the shackle referred to is the rear bolt in the leaf springs?

Thank you all for your useful information. However I do have a slight problem understanding the water hose over the rear shackle bolt. I suppose this is the bolt at the rear that goes through and holds the leaf spring in place ? I also suppose that is to reduce rattle noise ? [ATTACH]86732[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86733[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86734[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86735[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]86736[/ATTACH] I still have a little twikking to do to the aluminum plate bolts. Adding chrome acorn nuts. I installed the rectangle LEDs (WallMart $34.00 for two), park breaks show as two out side lights, then break and turn show as full light. I also added an extra small set of LEDs (WallMart $12.00,stick on) inside the outside factory lights to add side view to the brake and turn signals. I soldered them inside the factory light housing. I am thinking of leaving the original regular 1157 bulbs as is. I also added a couple orange reflectors to the the tongue just in front of the trunk. It has good orange side marker lights as well from factory. It is extra bright when breaking and turning. I am satisfied very well so far. This trailer is built like a tank. Very good foundation frame. I added 1/4" eyebolts inside by drilling and bolting them in with some silicone added. There is a heavy metal strap all the way around the underneath of plastic type carrier. Still looking for the correct hub caps to work with the factory wheels ? Thinking about adding bearing buddies to ? Also going to do the rubber over shackle bolt once I make sure that I am thinking of the same place mentioned here ? So far so good, but still looking for a link to the correct chrome plastic hubcaps that would work with bearing buddies or factory caps ? This trailer gets a double A+ from me for the money and small extra amount of upgrades. It pulls very fine. Although I have not checked the tow in factor mentioned here. Once again, thank you all for your input. Also adding a LED battery operated stick on light to the inside top of the lid. You just push it in to turn it on and requires no wiring and very bright. With LEDs this should last for quite some time. Also thinking of adding something to the hinge bolts to carry fishing poles. Just thoughts for now. I also believe my bow case will fit inside of this trailer for early season and light clothing bow hunting in Ohio. Oh Ya, very excited about this little trailer.

Thank you, I did most of the updates. I agree with these tag alongs no need for the axle stuff. Mine pulls perfect even at 75 mph.

Avon Venoms all the way and back.

My friend JD Holbrooks and I are working on it right now doing the upgrades. MOSTLY JD, THE TRAILER IS AT HIS HOUSE. #1. LED bulbs in existing lights. Anyone know exactly what I need for this ? PLANNING STAGE #2. Adding diamond plate on rear with extra LEDS. PLANNING STAGE. #3. Greased/packed bearings. DONE #4. Using original tires. DONE #5. Painted rims a grey metallic. DONE But I am looking for chrome hubcaps ? #6. Putting an little extra seal around the lid to keep dust out. PLANNING STAGE #7. Ordered the wiring harness from Steve here on the forum member classifieds. PLANNING STAGE #8. Ordered an isolator and converter (from 5 wire to 4 wire) built together. PLANNING STAGE #9. Cooler adjustable diamond plate carrier on tongue. DONE #10. Added spare tire underneath trailer. DONE #11. Changing out car topper attachment bolts to the eye-bolts for to hold the material being hauled in place with straps or bungees. PLANNING STAGE #12. Put the washers on bolts between the ball attachment lock thingy and frame. PLANNING STAGE #13. Also adding boat carpet to the inside. PLANNING STAGE ??? DID I MISS SOMETHING ?????????? I WILL POST PICTURES WHEN SHE IS DONE. ANY IDEAS & LINKS TO SOME STICKERS OR LOGOS FOR MY TRAILER WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. I HAVE THE 2007 RSTD - RED RAVEN COLOR.

Very nice look !!!!!!

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I forgot to mention that I did do a search and found no photos of the sissy bar cut off idea.

I have a trunk now, thanks to Phoneman1982, and it is being painted to match my color scheme of my bike. Thanks to Kickshot and Oldbutnewrider I now have the extra backrest. I am so blessed to be a part of the site here. I am very thankful for everyone's help and kind gestures. I do fully plan on paying it forward to others. Thank you very very much. ** I started another thread wanting help to explain what others did to install the trunk using the sissy bar cut off idea. It is in the Royal Star Tour Deluxe section. :thumbsup2:

I have a trunk now, thanks to Phoneman1982, and it is being painted to match my color scheme of my bike. Thanks to Kickshot and Oldbutnewrider I have the extra backrest. I am so blessed to be a part of the site here. I am very thankful for everyones help and kind gestures. I do fully plan on paying it forward to others. Thank you very very much. Was wondering if anyone took any photos of a trunk project add on ? ** Especially when using the quick release backrest. This is what I plan on doing. Cutting the sissy bar off and installing the trunk onto the luggage rack. I have saw some completed installs, but no real photos of the process. I am assuming you just cut the sissy bar off at the top of the luggage rack bracket and go from there. Any help, photos would be greatly appreciated. Fuzzy

I would start by posting a wanted add in the Classifieds if there isn't already some stock pipes there. Then ask for folks to private message you with information. That way you are not getting links posted here in the Watering Hole section. In My Humble Opinion. If I find some I will message you.

Glad you are onward and things going better. But I was so wanting to read the post where you all caught lousy no good vagrants that did that. It takes time to conjurer up an idea to squirt lighter fluid on someones tent. That is a low life coward for sure. Ride safe my friend and I hope you are caring some self defense. So many idiots out there.

Let them know about a sell in a private message folks.