Trailer modification

**Jaynnus** · 08-08-07, 03:50 PM

I need to modify my trailer. It seems to be too short of a distance and at the wrong angle to tie down my bike properly on my homemade trailer.

At a trackday I noticed Paul's trailer had a pipe welded along the front with adjustable rod through the middle so it can be extended for a good fit depending on what bike/how many etc.

So...I'm gonna attempt this over the weekend.

Any suggestions, comments, or hints that may save me some time an aggrevation...are all appreciated.

**beet** · 08-08-07, 04:36 PM

Are you welding it up? If so make sure you get the rust off & beveled edges.

**catch2otwo** · 08-08-07, 08:18 PM

measure twice cut once. depending on how thick the metal is beveled edges are optional. just be sure your stock is clean and they butt together nice and flush.

**beet** · 08-09-07, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

measure twice cut once. depending on how thick the metal is beveled edges are optional. just be sure your stock is clean and they butt together nice and flush.

beveled edges are optional.you must be a welding fool.

**catch2otwo** · 08-09-07, 07:42 AM

well im not sure how thick the material is that shes using but why would you bevel the edges on thin material? the welder should get good penetration without a beveled edge if the material is thin. but then again i could be wrong.

**beet** · 08-09-07, 07:55 AM

I'm just going by how I weld & what works. Only sheet metal I dont any thing thicker I beveled the edge. Makes better looking welds.

Originally Posted by catch2otwo

well im not sure how thick the material is that shes using but why would you bevel the edges on thin material? the welder should get good penetration without a beveled edge if the material is thin. but then again i could be wrong.

**Jaynnus** · 08-09-07, 07:59 AM

Ok boys....I know how to weld!! And how it looks is secondary to how it functions.........

I was looking for any suggestions about design. Pictures work great!

**catch2otwo** · 08-09-07, 08:01 AM

well i dont know what your trailer looks like so maybe a pic of your trailer would help get some ideas going. i kinda know what your trying to do but not really. haha

**beet** · 08-09-07, 08:13 AM

If you know how to weld & you know what you got then why the fuck are you asking us & a weld that looks like shit more then likly is

Originally Posted by Jaynnus

Ok boys....I know how to weld!! And how it looks is secondary to how it functions.........

I was looking for any suggestions about design. Pictures work great!

Don't you know how to find pix you on the net all day.

**ftrain** · 08-09-07, 08:55 AM

Pictures of said trailers please

**catch2otwo** · 08-09-07, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by beet

If you know how to weld & you know what you got then why the fuck are you asking us & a weld that looks like shit more then likly is

Don't you know how to find pix you on the net all day.

i hope they dont look like i sneezed out molten metal. but yea pics of what your workin with will help

**AndyC** · 08-09-07, 01:48 PM

Humm I don't know what the trailer is or how it's set up but have you considered using electrical strut bars? They come in 10' lengths and have holes cut into it uniformly.

I'm going to install it in my van.

**Jaynnus** · 08-09-07, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by AndyC

Humm I don't know what the trailer is or how it's set up but have you considered using electrical strut bars? They come in 10' lengths and have holes cut into it uniformly.

I'm going to install it in my van.

Good idea..that would save me some drilling..

**rebelpacket** · 08-09-07, 01:55 PM

Your more adventurous than me Jane! Good luck! Sounds like a cool project with a number of ways to approach it. Post up some photos when your done!

**AndyC** · 08-09-07, 01:57 PM

If your weren't so far away I'd bring some over and give you a hand

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