General Motorcycle Chat:

adrian · 07-06-2008

Here are some photos of the new trailer being built:

I started by laying the frame rails in place so that they can be fastened up
Then I used the supplied bolts to start putting together the box that would make the frame
The front box starts to take shape and then
I put the rails in place that lead up to the hitch. Does it look like a trailer yet?

adrian · 07-06-2008

Once the rear section was build and placed next to the front it started to actually look like a trailer.
I lifted the whole thing up so that I could fasten the attachment for the suspension, and then started tightening all of the bolts once I had the frame squared up.
The leaf springs were attached, and then
The rear axle was attached with the U-bolt kit.

adrian · 07-06-2008

Now it is time to actually make the trailer into a motorcycle trailer:

The wheels were put on before I went to sleep that night.
I went shopping for wood, and brought home the 4x8 sheet of plywood and all the bits and pieces needed to put a motorcycle on a trailer. Then once it was all put together, the painting began. The channel for the tires was painted black.
The rest of the trailer uses a black and white checkerboard pattern. The paint is a flat black with sand mixed in so that it isn't slippery when wet. I will need to paint it again pretty soon because flat white paint won't stay white very long. Next time I will add some clear coat mixed with sand though.
My truck box was put on the trailer for storage. I have been wanting to get it out of my truck for a while so this was perfect. With the exception of the motorcycle front wheel chock, some wire primping for looks, and cutting and painting the ramp, she is officially a motorcycle trailer now.

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