(01-30-2014, 07:43 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: Instead of buying a motorcycle only trailer I bought about 12 years ago a 5 by 8 ft. trailer from a company making utility trailers in Upstate New York.It has a 1500 lbs load capacity and is well made.Better quality than Lowes or Northern Tools.
It has stake pockets and I made 24 inch sides for it and a 3/4 inch pressure treated plywood for a floor.
I added 12 eyebolts to the frame for tie downs and also put led lights on the trailer,the normal lightbulbs do not last very long on a trailer.
For moving my bikes (thousands of miles) I put on a Baxley LA shock for very easy loading.Baxley probably makes the very best bike trailers but also very expensive.
It only takes me a few minutes to put the wheel shock onto the trailer floor with two strong bolts.
For a ramp I bought a aluminum 12 ft ramp ,in two sections altogether 38 inch wide and the sections fold in half for easy storage.
They are heavy but very well made (Discount Ramps,very pleased with them )
This trailer has saved me a lot of money ,picking up mulch, house furniture etc etc and saving delivery cost.
The trailer has 12 inch tires and I always take a spare wheel with me when on the road.
You also will get more friends if they know that you have a trailer !
"could you please help me move "
I have thought about just having a motorcycle specific trailer but can not justify the cost of a good one,this utility trailer serves me perfect.
If the weather gets better I will try to post some pictures.
Same here!
I re-built a trailer my dad gave me that was a very small trailer he picked up from Harbor Freight. I welded up and fabricated a 5' x 8' frame from 2x3 tube and 12" angle for corner and side rails with 3/4 plywood floor. Built a lift up loading ramp out of 1" squire tube and expanded metal. Works great. I use it mainly to haul my big zero turn mower. I up graded from the 8" wheels to the 12". I have a spare tire mounted on the trailer and would not hesitate to take it on a long haul at 70mph. When I brought the CB home I screwed a couple the short 2x4's on the floor to fit on either side of the front wheel and strapped her down. Makes for a great little universal trailer