| Author | Message | ||
     Loki |
remember this is my rolling workshop/worldly possessions transport device. Also doubles as a garage for the bike | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Dave..no thanks on the sticker. I did put a Brag sticker on the rear door though. Was looking up some custom Yamaha tuning fork logos & I can get one thats about 24"x24" for around $30. | ||
| Skeeter_xb |
Dyna, I cut some 1/4" thick aluminum strap, drilled holes in it and put it under the floor where I placed the d rings as a backer to prevent the bolts from being pulled through. Just a suggestion. | ||
| Henrik |
Nice trailer  I agree with trailering to track days. You get there less tired/beat up, and after a day of track sessions, you're not in mental or physical shape to jump back on the bike for the ride back. Plus the amount of spares and such it's nice to bring. Trailering is a good thing  Henrik | ||
| Kinger |
Dyna, Didn't you have a flat bed trailer? Do you still have it and want to sell it? Just curious. | ||
| Koz5150 |
I have fit a bike, a full bike lift, A sand blasting cart, two generators, and I vinyl cutting setup in my trailer which is the same size. Don't worry about the brakes either. I have pulled mine with my Jeep and never had a problem (except having to swerve to use the mirrors) | ||
| Rocketsprink |
Hey Kinger, I've got a 4X8 Utility trailer all set up for one bike. Used it to go to the Dragon last year and the U.P of Michigan a few times. Dragon with my bike, U.P. with the kids dirt bike. NEVER a problem. Set up with a ramp and 2 brand new spare tires. PM me if you're interested. It's 1 year old. I just picked up a new "Landscape" trailer last night. 6X10 with the attached ramp. Full size tires. Should work good for 2 bikes. The 4X8 has side rails, back gate, 4 tie down points, ramp and a front wheel chock. | ||
| Mikej |
Trailer brakes are good for mountains, rain, slick stuff, dirt and gravel roads, and short stopping traffic. You don't need them until you do, for a trailer the size of Greg's I'd have brakes and a controller mounted. Just based on my own personal experiences, YMMV. We do have a little open 8' trailer we tow behind the VibeGT with no problems and no trailer brakes. If the tow vehicle outweighs the loaded trailer you should be okay. | ||
| Loki |
"Trailer brakes are good for mountains, rain, slick stuff, dirt and gravel roads, and short stopping traffic." Also piece of mind. "You don't need them until you do," After towing my 14 footer with and without brakes, I can safely say it will be with brakes from now on. On a side note, without them expect a loaded trailer that size to put a serious strain on the tow vehicles brakes. Of course everyone has had differing experiences so ymmv. | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Picked up some armstrong flooring today, as close to a checkerflag as I could find. I think its going to look pretty damn cool. Now it just needs to warm up a bit so I can install it along with all my other stuff.  | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Got my floor installed this weekend along with my E-track for the hold downs. Also installed a few wire shelves & hooks as well as my outside light. Still need to figure out a mount for the spare tire & gas can & hang up the pole in the V-nose for jackets & such. | ||
| Skeeter_xb |
don't forget, Pingel recommends that all straps pull the bike into the chock. none pulling rearward. | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Whats great about the E-track setup is I can put a tie down wherever I want..front, back, middle, etc. I will have 2 ratchet tie downs in the front pulling it forward as well as the canyone dancer with 2 more straps in a similar fashion. I have always used 2 straps in the rear to pull the back back just a bit. | ||
| Smokedaddy |
I mounted both my spare(s) on each side-wall of the trailer by the rear drop down door. Sort of where you have the hook with the yellow end caps. I also don't care for the Pingel chock(s) at all. They've jumped out of their guides "several times" on me on rough roads and I've been very careful making sure they were locked into their guides properly. This includes using the pull downs correctly (just remember I told you so). I'm going to buy or make (probably buy) something like the EZ Bikegrap ( click here for video) or here (here) for their homepage and mount in my my trailer. -SD: | ||
| Smokedaddy |
Oh, Yer trailer looks tits. -SD: | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
I've been looking at modifying my pingles to avoid just such a situation. Has to be some sort of spring clip I can modify so they dont just pop out. Will let you know what I come up with. | ||
| Coolice |
Hey Dyna why don't you use my chock design with your e-trak? For the front wheels at least. I thought you where gonna use my design? Looks great! | ||
| Skeeter_xb |
my removeable pingel has a kinda giant wing nut that secures it through the floor to prevent it from jumping out of the brackets. I have been using straps at all 4 corners pulling it forward and the canyon dancer strapped to the side walls. lets just say it doesn't move, AT ALL! | ||
| Henrik |
I've always liked the Baxley wheel chocks. Pricey, but easy to load the bike into, and holds bike upright while you fiddle with the straps. They're of course not cheap ... but one can always dream. Very nice trailer Dyna. Henrik | ||
| Mikej |
SD, Any idea on prices for those Bike-Grab stands? Didn't see a price on their web site. Dyna, Your trailer looks good, you be gettin' serious.  | ||
| Smokedaddy |
MikeJ, The price link to all their products is at the very bottom of the BikeGrap homepage. I have their bike lift and its' a quality product. I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy the BikeGrap. Probably couldn't make it any cheaper that they sell it, if I include what my time is worth. -SD: | ||
| Smokedaddy |
Dyna, I've never seen that track before. Looks interesting. I'll have to check it out local to me. I'd like to see a couple of pictures of your bike strapped down using the track system someday. -SD: | ||
| Clydeglide |
I've always liked the Baxley wheel chocks. Pricey, but easy to load the bike into, and holds bike upright while you fiddle with the straps. They're of course not cheap ... but one can always dream. Expensive?....maybe initial cost. I have a pair of them. I use them in the trailer for the obvious. I also use them in my garage for bike storage. It amazes me how much room a bike on the side stand takes up. Additionally, when chain lube time comes around (for those of us that still have bikes with chains) just slide the rear stand under while the front wheel is secure in the chock and it becomes a few minute one man job. I try to amortize the cost of the product out over its usefullness and then it seems not so pricey. They are also extremely well made.  | ||
| Clydeglide |
Dyna, great job on the trailer. For convenience hang some bungees from a roof support brace. Use them to hold your tie downs. You pull in, remove the tie downs from the bungee and attach to bike and secure. Lessens the need for a second person or trying to reach down and get it off the floor while holding your bike upright. | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
I bought a couple different type of pins this week & am going to experiment this weekend with building a simple lock for the pingel chocks. Will post pics if I am successful. | ||
| Skeeter_xb |
 The Pingel Wheel Chock secures a motorcycle on your wood floor trailer. Designed with unique T-bolt hold-down, for quick and easy removal from floor, leaving only near-flush-mount brackets. If you use your vehicle for more than just motorcycle hauling, this is the hot ticket. The Pingel Wheel Chock features lustrous chrome plated heavy-duty thick wall steel construction, patented stainless mounting brackets, quality grade 8 bolts and nuts, washers, anchors, and T-bolt. Additional Wheel Chock Mounting Brackets may be purchased separately to enable the installation of the Wheel Chock in alternate locations. Made in the USA, patented Mounting Bracket #386, 140. | ||
| Henrik |
... I try to amortize the cost of the product out over its usefulness ... Ah, Clyde. I see you're a true master of Tool Purchase Rationalization (TPR)  Very well put - I'll make sure to use it to justify my next frivolous tool purchase  Henrik (Message edited by Henrik on April 04, 2005) | ||
| Rek |
I'll make sure to use it to justify my next frivolous tool purchase There's no such thing as a FRIVOLOUS tool purchase, is there? I needneedneed new tools, honey. Think how much money we're saving by doing all this work ourselves. Rob | ||
| Clydeglide |
I see you're a true master of Tool Purchase Rationalization (TPR) : D The words rationalize and justify came to mind. I had the Pingle's in my old toy hauler. They were only used when the trailer was used. Both bikes sit in the Baxley's as I write. When I unload the bikes at a campground I take the chocks out and use them there as well. 100% usage 100% of the time. Try that with most others. TPR = good. Cheap or improper tools = bad.  | ||
| Henrik |
There's no such thing as a FRIVOLOUS tool purchase, is there? Well ... since we're among friends here ... Hi, I'm Henrik and I'm a Tool'aholic ... Clyde - TPR = Good ... I agree. Henrik |
