ctraylor Posted June 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2009 I thought I would share this in here. I built this last summer and have logged about 2500 miles so far. http://s665.photobucket.com/albums/vv14/ctraylor_photo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted June 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2009 Man, Kiss the center of gravity good buy. that looks like you tug it, not pull it. how much weight does it add to the back of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted June 18, 2009 I load the heavy stuff toward the rear of the trailer. Even with my wife on the rear it never bottoms out tire is wearing normal. I pulled it to Pennsylvania last summer and am going to North Carolina this summer. I pulls great and I can't hardly tell it is back there. The ony time I can bearly feel it is when I am behind a semi and the wind turbulence is bad. When it is loaded it falls further down and not as high. I didn't know if it would work either but turned out it pulls great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainfart Posted July 6, 2009 Share #4 Posted July 6, 2009 nice looking trailer.. could you please provide more detail about the "hitch" connection? hiem joint / bolt & nut / etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted July 6, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2009 I'm curious too. I can see it can swivel up and down but can it pivot left and right or is it always straight with the bike? I built my single wheel with a u joint hook up and a lower mounting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted July 6, 2009 The hitch is built like the Eaglemate trailers. It is slipped into the slot with a pin in the middle so it will pivot left and right also. I welded the hitch to the bracket under the trunk. It is built just as heavy as most of the hitches I have looked at and I don't have to worry about it when I remove the rear wheel. I had to cut a hole in the bottom of my trunk but it is covered with the pad in the bottom so no problem. I will be at the Hub for the national meet if you are coming and I will bring the trailer if everyone promises not to make fun of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 7, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) I will be at the Hub for the national meet if you are coming and I will bring the trailer if everyone promises not to make fun of it. Curtis, Dont worry about what everyone thinks of it, if it works for you and doesn't adversely affect the handling then it's good Bring it to the rally as I know there will be someone there that will like to see what you created. I wish that I could be there to see it, but alas thats not going to happen Edited July 7, 2009 by Squidley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOW HAND Posted July 7, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 7, 2009 If you set the dog house on it you don't need an alarm. No I don't know why but I just had the thought and it woulndn't go away. The single wheel looks ready to carve the curves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted July 7, 2009 Yes it leans with the bike and seems to add stability to the bike instead of take away. It does make the bike handle a little different but after about 10 miles you get used to it and don't even notice it is back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Posted July 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 8, 2009 Curtis, Dont worry about what everyone thinks of it, if it works for you and doesn't adversely affect the handling then it's good Bring it to the rally as I know there will be someone there that will like to see what you created. I wish that I could be there to see it, but alas thats not going to happen It is a very interesting design and I would like to look at it at the rally. Like he said, it's all good. right Brad?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted July 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted July 8, 2009 It is a very interesting design and I would like to look at it at the rally. Like he said, it's all good. right Brad?? Yes it is Jim Get some pics of it when you see it too please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted July 13, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 13, 2009 Mine handles pretty good too. If we have been on a long trip and I unhook the trailer and my wife gets off the Venture feels like a dirt bike for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctraylor Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted July 31, 2009 Just returned from Charlotte, NC and pulled trailer there and back. I ran on the interstate most of the way around 75 to 80 mph. This trailer pulls very well. My wife rode with me and the bike handled great. The only time I could feel the trailer slightly was when I ran up behind a Semi and the wind turbulence shook the bike slightly but I feel that even without the trailer, just a little more noticeable with the trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Posted July 31, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 31, 2009 Curtis, I'm still planning on taking a look at your trailer at the rally. Might even post a few pictures just for Squidley's sake. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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