Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

I vote the week challenge for one reason. It will get us the best quality photos and not be a race to snap a picture.

 

I like the 1 week, but can we post more than one picture and nominate which one we would want for the entry? Post one for entry, more if you want

 

I was considering incorporating that. Either pick which you want to be entered, or delete old to replace with new so the thread doesn’t get too cluttered with submissions

 

Haha hey now I wouldn’t bring the camera with me to do stuff like that haha to much hassle

 

Been working on this little utility trailer to tow bikes and also be universal for anything. It’s still got more work to go but it’s getting closer

 

A little trailer like that has so much utility. I have one mainly setup for my stand up jetski and the GF's smaller sit down jet ski, BUT under her skis bunks (which come off the trailer in ~10min) is a motorcycle rail for solo trips with the stand up and a motorcycle of my choosing.

 

yup thats kinda the plan with it! ive always needed a small trailer that can carry stuff that doesnt fit in my bed or i just dont want t put in my bed! it will also be helpful to my dad or sister since they can both use it for what ever they might need and wont have to drive 20+mins out to get my dads larger trailer.


funny enough this trailer has been around in the family since the late 80s? first my dads to haul some mowers on, then my uncle to haul a old harley then buel on it, then my grandfather for a small utility trailer on the property and then was given to me when i was 16 to haul an atv on but it was never used back then lmao im just now starting to mess with it.

 

Yeah small utility trailers are very useful, and it's better to beat up the trailer rather than your truck.

I bought a 5x10 tandem axle trailer for $600 it had brand new galvanized wheels and new tires, worth it for just the wheels and tires. But you could poke your finger right through the rotted pine deck. So I stripped it.

I found 1 bent crossmember, cut that out and replaced it.

I welded in heavy duty d rings every foot all the way around.

I welded up the sides with 1-1/2" square tube. Floor is now 2 inch oak, sides are 1 inch ash. Trailer now has removable Dutch doors. I welded on brackets for mag lights. They are now up nice and high and I will never lay under a trailer again fixing light wiring. And I can see the lights in my rear view mirror to see if they are working. If they take a shit it's only $30 for a new set.
Loaded with 2 tons of lanscape bricks.

At menards picking up shingles, better to beat the trailer than the taco.

Wheel chock is quick detach, notice the d rings for tie down.

Perfect for bringing the new bonneville home.

I have hauled dirt, broken concrete, roof tearoffs, lumber, you name it. Yup a utility trailer is very usefull. And the taco has no problem towing it with a 2 ton load. Although I wouldn't take it on the highway with that much weight.

 

Not sure if you already have a wheel chock but this Pitbull one is nice. It's quick release so you can easily remove it when you aren't using the trailer to haul bikes

https://www.pit-bull.com/wheel-chock-f0017-000

 

nah i dont the trailer is going to have sides built this week so the tires will hit the the front and keep it from moving. ive looked at the wheel chocks but they are to pricey in my opinion

 

thats a great deal for 600! i think i have a pic of mine when i pulled it out of the overgrowth 3 somethin years ago let me look lol.


the end goal is a lot of work to be done on this trailer. sides being built, new wheel bearings, fenders, another coat of paint, side lights/corner markers, and then eventually a dove tail and a small ramp built into it, and eventually as well adding a rtt rack at the front so when i go camping with the bike i can use my tent but i want it so it can come on and off my dad wants it just welded on. but for a free trailer thats roughly 4x8 its gonna be great to use

i agree on not damaging the truck lol i never cared with my old tacoma but the ranger id rather keep it nicer if i can haha

 

I think mine is a pingel brand. Was pretty cheap. It doesn't clamp the wheel, just locates it. A bracket mounts to the floor and the chock just hooks onto it. Quick and easy to remove as the bracket stays on the floor.

Pingel Removeable Wheel Chock Kit WC650

$95 Pingel Removeable Wheel Chock Kit WC650

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GTYR0Y

 

i dont hate the idea of them for when its only my bike but the cost of them is a bit nuts to me...

 

This is the one I have. Much better price

$40 Pit Posse 11-018 Motorcycle Universal Removable Wheel Chock - Chrome Color - 5 Year Warranty (3 1/2" Wide)- Motorcycle Accessories - Easy-to-Install

https://www.amazon.com/Pit-Posse-11..._csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm

 

This talk of wheel chocks reminded me that I still have this thing on my wish list:

$220 CCR Sport Bed Buddy Motorcycle Tie Down Truck Rack - Compact Size 53.75"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R7XVF9M/?coliid=I1KKU534PR0OAC&colid=D2QFS6QMW351

It's just so expensive but I need to get one to stop denting in the bed of my truck with the front wheel while strapping bikes down.

 

thats a lot better price i could justify that one

 

i saw some someone in the ranger forum do a diy version of it and it was waaaay cheaper

 

I would DIY if I knew how to weld. Actually, that would probably be a good way to learn too...

Time to buy a $1k welder to make a $200 bar?

That's actually how I feel about my fork seals. I'm $250 into tools and parts. Probably could have gotten it done for around that much...

 

i dont think you need to weld? the one i saw he took an angle bit and just used an angle grinder to cut it out and then bolted it to the bed

 

I was thinking the little protrusions to hold the tire would need to be welded on, as well as the eye bolts if I didn't want to bolt them on from the back.