Mike Mercury Posted January 12, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2012 I am looking for ideas, suggestions or any help in designing my trailer, with conversion wheels kit as base to start with. I picked up this conversion kit while purchasing my 91 VR, with matching colors and mags it looks good. Short cargo box for cars could be a solution, but some are to skimpy for long haul vibrations, is there box manufacturers for my applications. Thanks Mike:lightbulb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted January 12, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 12, 2012 That's just what I'm looking for!!! I want to build a trailer to tow behind my 83 which can double as a trailer that can haul a motorcycle. You know in case I ever go on a loooong ride with someone on a Harley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted January 12, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2012 That's a neat idea you have there Mike. Most likely you'll have to come up with a custom box but ya never know , you just might luck out. It would help to know the size of box that'll fit there so we could offer up suggestions. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 13, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 13, 2012 Look at places that sell chain boxes and tool boxes for the back of Semi Tractors, they have a variety of aluminum boxes, one may fit your needs. You could modify a 250 gallon fuel oil tank that was used for home heating, the kind they make pig roasters with but they weigh about 100 # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted January 13, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 13, 2012 what about a JOB box like constuction workers use. They come in many sizes and are water proof toboot. Also lockable David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mercury Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 14, 2012 To give an idea of size, between wheels 36 inch. approx. 55 inch. long and 24 inch more or less in hight. I would like to find a fiberglass, or other box, like the manufactured trailer, not to big not to heavy. The general picture is I would like a nice trailer kit to match my bike, up to now low cost, with good advice would like to keep cost low. Mike:fingers-crossed-emo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted January 14, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 14, 2012 You seem to me to be a fairly hands on guy. If I was going to convert that into a trailer I would custom make a box, more than likely out of aluminum diamond plate. It could be made to your dimensions and would look good. I have made several trailers and my 1st one was a diamond plate truck box that pulled great and looked just as good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted January 14, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 14, 2012 That set of wheels looks a lot like a Voyager Trike Kit. These things are pretty pricey, and if it does fit a 1stGen MKII I'd look into selling it and buying a new trailer with the proceeds. Trying to make this thing into a trailer by just adding a box is half the battle. You'll also need to construct a tongue and hitch... IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted January 16, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2012 I am looking for ideas, suggestions or any help in designing my trailer, with conversion wheels kit as base to start with. I picked up this conversion kit while purchasing my 91 VR, with matching colors and mags it looks good. Short cargo box for cars could be a solution, but some are to skimpy for long haul vibrations, is there box manufacturers for my applications. Thanks Mike:lightbulb: Thats a real good start to a trailer. I like the idea of a diamond plate alluminum box. Rugged and not overly to heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mercury Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted January 16, 2012 :322:I agree, an aluminium diamond plate box looks good, and could definitively be an option, but weight may be a concern, because trike kit only, weigh about 175 LBS plus box, could be a little heavy but, the low profile would keep center of gravity near the road. As for selling the kit, it could be a good idea because these things are sold for about 4000$ new, but this kit could be fun to own down the road so, unless having an offer that could not be refused, would like to transform as a modular trailer- trike kit if needed later, my bike has already a hitch and ball set-up, so tongue would have to be designed with actual kit parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM Posted January 19, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 19, 2012 I had a 40X60X24H custom box built buy http://www.customtoolboxes.com/ . I got the idea from this site http://goldwing.eurekaboy.com/trailerv3.htm (Mine is the Midnight RSV at the bottom) Lots of good trailer building advice here http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/main.asp?webtag=MCTrailertowing&nav=start&prettyurl=%2FMCTrailertowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hamm Posted March 1, 2012 Share #12 Posted March 1, 2012 I built one much the same , tool box wieghs less than 50lbs , only have 3500 miles pulling it , but it worked great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rev'n Ahead Posted March 2, 2012 Share #13 Posted March 2, 2012 pics? please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hamm Posted March 2, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 2, 2012 i always heve trouble getting pictures moved around , i think you can see them some where in my profile , but not sure , i will keep triing to post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted March 2, 2012 Share #15 Posted March 2, 2012 i always heve trouble getting pictures moved around , i think you can see them some where in my profile , but not sure , i will keep triing to post Sorry no pics in your profile. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hamm Posted March 4, 2012 Share #16 Posted March 4, 2012 i have a few pictures of the trailer and of building it if any one would like them i could email them to you , email me and i will respond with pictures lilhammer14@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hamm Posted March 6, 2012 Share #17 Posted March 6, 2012 there should be some pictures there now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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