Motorcycle Trailer MkII

[unstuck]

Looking good mossy.

[Maha]

What's it like reverse parking?

[mossy1200]

What's it like reverse parking?

Its longer than my last one and the zx14r has a poor turn angle so it takes a while to get it turning. Havent had it out much due to moving and poor weather.


This was the first one which was shorter and reacted quicker in reverse. But it was also unstable at 180. Im hoping the new one is better at speed. Land speed record towing is only 256kph.

[hayd3n]

nice I WANT ONE )

[mossy1200]

nice I WANT ONE )

Step one. Build or buy a swingarm. I wasted alot of time trying make a swingarm fit the frame. Easier build the frame to suit shock and arm.

[ducatilover]

Sooooo... does it wheelie?

Very cool Mossy

[Eddieb]

So a backup chain/cable is required from the trailer to the bike same as a car?

[mossy1200]

So a backup chain/cable is required from the trailer to the bike same as a car?

Even though mine has no hitch i have one. Law says wire on chain. Mines shark wire trace. It doesnt say how heavy the wire needs be.

[blackdog]

Even though mine has no hitch i have one. Law says wire on chain. Mines shark wire trace. It doesnt say how heavy the wire needs be.

Interesting call. I reckon if it was gonna break away, I'd want to leave it behind.

[Eddieb]

Interesting call. I reckon if it was gonna break away, I'd want to leave it behind.

Yeah its not about us though, its about other road users not being hit by an out of control trailer.

[hayd3n]

Step one. Build or buy a swingarm. I wasted alot of time trying make a swingarm fit the frame. Easier build the frame to suit shock and arm.

step 2 have a garage and a welder?? and tools??

[mossy1200]

Interesting call. I reckon if it was gonna break away, I'd want to leave it behind.

Theres no hitch though so the chain or wire is cosmetic only.
The issue is if you have a hitch then your bike has a towbar. If your bike has a towbar then the towbar needs certified. Trailer rego warrent plate is easy. Towbar certification not so easy. My trailer bolts on and off. Takes about 5mins.
2 nuts at front on passenger peg mounts with a push pull bars that takes no up down stress and 2 hanger bars that stay on the bike have 2 bolts below the indicators.
So 4 bolts and unplug wiring jack.

[Eddieb]

Here's my setup, the bar off the universal bolts into the tube under the number plate.

[mossy1200]

Here's my setup, the bar off the universal bolts into the tube under the number plate.

If the tube has 2 or more bolts joining the trailer on its not classed a towbar. One bolt ot a quick release pin and the tube needs certified if your going to get it road legal. I guess the interpretation will vary also when inspected as the trailer rules were not designed for art like yours.

[Eddieb]

If the tube has 2 or more bolts joining the trailer on its not classed a towbar. One bolt ot a quick release pin and the tube needs certified if your going to get it road legal. I guess the interpretation will vary also when inspected as the trailer rules were not designed for art like yours.

Ok, it has one bolt at the moment. I'm not sure if there will be enough meat for 2. I'll get my mate to check it out.