Where are the Custom Trailer Builders

**sinned** · 12th March 2007, 20:35

I have been looking for a cool custom transporter for the bike for a few months. There are plenty of motorcycle trailers for sale, most designed for trail bikes. I want a single bike trailer that is designed for transporting the pride and joy. Not an agricultural plant item that is used for taking rubbish to the tip.

In the USA there is a large choice (put motorcycle trailer in google) of not just a NZ style of trailer but custom motorcycle transporters. Here is a link to an example of a basic mc trailer and a link to sites with a few manufacturers http://www.eaglelinemotorsports.com/links.php
and http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-trailer/.

I am looking for a trailer that is: just big enough for one bike, lightweight, torsion axle, low deck for easy loading (one person must be able to load and secure a bike), looks farking nice, tows like a dream, and doesn't cost a fortune. I doubt if the mass manufacturers of trailers would understand the market for such a product. So I am not going to bother calling them.

Can anyone provide a recommendation of a good engineer that can combine engineering structural design with artistic flair to build a cool transporter at a reasonable price?

**Motu** · 12th March 2007, 21:09

Someone in China? New trailers sold in NZ are now made in China - get hold of the importer,tell him what you want and see what comes back.They make a shit load of trailers for world markets.....I bet someone has asked them the same question as you.....

**cynna** · 12th March 2007, 23:35

have u tried brain ford at briford trailers in chch? they can make what u ask for. look in the yellow pages for there number and there might be a website there as well

i would say the owner is a good engineer - has made v8 bikes and now is the importer of boss hoss bikes in nz

**betti** · 13th March 2007, 05:37

www.loader.co.nz

transports my bike well enough

**MSTRS:Me** · 13th March 2007, 07:47

I deal with these guys - www.freewaytrailers.co.nz - they will build exactly what you want.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 13th March 2007, 08:22

Originally Posted by Motu

Someone in China? New trailers sold in NZ are now made in China - get hold of the importer,tell him what you want and see what comes back.They make a shit load of trailers for world markets.....I bet someone has asked them the same question as you.....

really?

blimey!

**Nasty** · 13th March 2007, 08:28

There is a company in Wanganui makes custom trailors.. Steelmig ... 06 348 8384 .. speak to Brett .. tell him that Kari from Bowls told you to call them ... they may be able to help.

Nasty

**Pumba** · 13th March 2007, 11:49

Originally Posted by betti

www.loader.co.nz

transports my bike well enough

Mate that looks like a handy piece of kit. Do you have the bike trailer or just a rail for the bike?

**judecatmad** · 13th March 2007, 11:57

We got our trailer from Pinto trailers on Barry's Point Road, Auckland (www.pintotrailers.co.nz). Ours isn't a custom one but they do advise you to contact them if there's something you want that they don't have.

They were pretty good when we dealt with them.

**Motu** · 13th March 2007, 12:24

Wasn't there a thread a little while ago with someone asking who wants trailers designed?

**bistard** · 13th March 2007, 13:03

I had an enclosed single bike trailer,that was built by a crown in Christcurch
www.briford.co.nz
It was like a mini horse float,with a fold down tailgate which doubled as a ramp,towed nice,I made some tie down points inside,the only thing I would change with it would be to have a front access door
Was based on a standard eight by four trailer
I think they have a dealer in Parramatta/Mana area