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Ok I just had this thing delivered:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90154
I am Going to put it Together on Saturday. And put some plywood Decking on it for Bikes.
Anybody Done this befor and want to give me some tips or advice. Like how th attatch the plywood ect. What I should buy ect.
Thank you in advance for your help
that's the kit a bunch of us have. The directions are kinda skrewed up & the bolt/nut dimensions are weird.... But it's a great trailer for the money.
only tip i've got is put the frame all together, then make a list if everything you think you'll need for the wood panneling... 3/4" plytood, bolts, nuts, washers, eye hooks, tie down straps, etc... and buy extra nuts & bolts.
EDIT: some people have said they had trouble w/ the wiring getting a proper ground if they did it the way it's described in the directions... but i followed the directions & all my lights work just finePossible they changed something
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
i just re-did mine.
i used anchors and bolts through the frame. Not sure exactly what they're called though. the anchor is like a washer, square center, and spikes on the bottom that I hammered into the plywood.
Then a bolt with a square upper flange goes through the anchor and through the hole in the frame. Attach washer/nut and tighten.
I used some e-track for tie down points and a wheel chock in the middle.
I'll try to get some pics to show ya, not done yet. still have to finish the sides.
I need to carry two Bikes with this thing, Any issues to report?
Thanks again
What red said.... get some angle iron or something & bolt it on to the front, or probably better yet, underneath to extend the tie down points to the side further.... about another foot should do.
I'm considering doing that as well. Maybe rig it up so i can either easily remove it or fold the extensions back & outta the way when i don't need em.
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
what if you want 4 2'x4' sheets?:
That's actually what I went with cuz that's all I could fit in the car![]()
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
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I gotta consult you or this guy next time i go to home depot
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-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
the trailer folds... if two 4x4 pieces is the same as 1 4x8, might as well buy 2 4x4's and save yourself the trouble
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
Or maybe you don't need to get any angle iron to fit two bikes....
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...7/DSCI0001.jpg
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
David King | ASRA/CCS/WERA SE EX #484
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."-Benjamin Franklin
which is just fine, cuz you don't want it to bind at the joint![]()
-Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media
The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650
pretty sure most hardware stores will carry them. Will get some pics tonight if I remember.
I can never get two 400 lb bikes stable tied down like that pic. They flop around in the bumps. I tried angle iron, but the stuff I bought was too light and it flexed. So, a buddy of mine weled steel pipe to the front frame rail, then machined me some stainless inserts with locking pins and forged eye bolts. I can remove the outriggers when carrying one bike. Sweet set up.
Well it is Done, I just need to Figure the angle iron Thing out. I was considering mounting Some on the front frame rail Using like Ubolts (the same type of things that hold the Leaf springs on). I still have to figure out the Eye hooks. Or something. And mount the Chocks thats I got.
Thank for for your help Guys
DC441
This is great info!
Thanks. I will be getting one of these trailers shortly. Good to know.