Dual Sport Trailer assembly thread

[rw4x4van]

.....glad to see this thread is coming back to life

[JMforPres]

Me too, I am interested.

[hahmule]

In the Peoples Republic of California, it's never to early to think about licensing issues. Doubtful it will sell without a plate. Keep us posted.

[JMforPres]

I checked out how to get a license plate in North Carolina. It does not sound difficult.

Jon

[Cyclops Motorsports]

Us here at Cyclops are also working on a dual sports trail worthy trailer. My idea came from a personal need.I had no idea that others would find a trailer useful..
our plan is for a all Carbon Fiber/kevlar, single wheel, covered unit that is capable of high speeds and a single track beatdown.
I'm glad to see this thread.. Ill post photos as the molds are being made.

[ag_streak]

Originally Posted by MrBracket

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread. But, I've been building a couple different trailers and learned a few things along the way.... I'll include a pic, because as a friend of mine always says "Don't ever tell a story without a picture!"

Has anyone else made any progress on a dual sport or single track trailer? I put together a little website to log what I'm learning as I go. http://www.moto-mule.com

Here is a picture of the latest prototype:

That's rather impressive, good job! And reading your web page at the link, I think you've answered your own question about the wheel. I humbly suggest you need to use a DOT approved wheel and tire, and you should try a scooter or moped wheel.

[subybaja]

Originally Posted by Cyclops Motorsports

Us here at Cyclops are also working on a dual sports trail worthy trailer. My idea came from a personal need.I had no idea that others would find a trailer useful..
our plan is for a all Carbon Fiber/kevlar, single wheel, covered unit that is capable of high speeds and a single track beatdown.
I'm glad to see this thread.. Ill post photos as the molds are being made.

Kinda tough to weld back together post-rock, innit?

My understanding of CF was that it can't be repaired like fiberglass- once it cracks, throw it away. Is that true?

[Motoriley]

From following the thread on making carbon fibre luggage I believe it is repairable.

Originally Posted by subybaja

Kinda tough to weld back together post-rock, innit?

My understanding of CF was that it can't be repaired like fiberglass- once it cracks, throw it away. Is that true?

[yosso]

Heavy duty bicycle axles for touring, any stouter than what is currently being utlized?

http://downtheroad.org/Equipment/Whe...uring_Hubs.htm

[MrBracket]

Originally Posted by yosso

Heavy duty bicycle axles for touring, any stouter than what is currently being utlized?

http://downtheroad.org/Equipment/Whe...uring_Hubs.htm

Those hubs would indeed be stouter, however the axle breaking was not the only downfall of the bicycle wheel. I found myself wondering how long the thinner rubber casing of the tire was going to hold up as I bombed down dirt roads that had exposed rocks on them. I had to run the tire pressure much higher to avoid getting a pinch flat, which in turn didn't allow the rubber to flex much and help gain traction. I've made the decision that due to the higher speeds of the motorcycle, a motorcycle tire and wheel are necessary. The bicycle wheel will work for some conditions, but in my opinion, only a motorcycle wheel will deliver for a dual sport trailer capable of true single track riding.

I just picked up a small motorcyle wheel, going to fit it to the exsisting proto-type trailer without changing anything else and see what effects I can observe.

[MrBracket]

Haven't got it powder coated yet, but here's a couple sneak peak pics of the revised prototype....





Changed to a motorcycle wheel, mounted the shock vertically, and increased the size of the cargo area. So far, the changes seem to huge improvements!!

[duanew1]

Originally Posted by MrBracket

Changed to a motorcycle wheel, mounted the shock vertically, and increased the size of the cargo area. So far, the changes seem to huge improvements!!

That is almost exactly the concept that I was trying to put together. I drew it up and everything, but did not have the tools to finish the job. A friend was supposed to help me but layoffs happened and it never got completed. I also looked into the rubermaid action packer and bought a pit bike wheel off of eBay. It looks good. Are you going to make these to sell?

[MrBracket]

I want to do much more testing before I were to sell any. I'm really happy with this version, so I'm going to make another one and have my friends beta test them for me for a while. It will be good to get feedback from other people, I'm a bit biased as I made the darn thing.

The plan is to offer the basic trailer (without the rubbermaid tub, easier for someone to get one locally or bolt whichever tub they like on it) or with a flatbed deck bolted in place of the tub. Also working on mounts for the RotoPax tanks behind the tub on each side of the trailer wheel.

At this point I've only test fit it on my Husaberg, a DR650, and a DRZ400S. I need to get access to a few other dualsport bikes to test fit on them as well. At this point it will only mount on bikes that have a hollow rear axle that is at least 3/8" inside diameter.

[ag_streak]

Mr. Bracket,

Very sweet! One quick question...

What's the angle of the main pivot from vertical, and how/why did you choose it?

(I guess that's two questions!)

[EvanADV]

Originally Posted by MrBracket

I want to do much more testing before I were to sell any. I'm really happy with this version, so I'm going to make another one and have my friends beta test them for me for a while. It will be good to get feedback from other people, I'm a bit biased as I made the darn thing.

The plan is to offer the basic trailer (without the rubbermaid tub, easier for someone to get one locally or bolt whichever tub they like on it) or with a flatbed deck bolted in place of the tub. Also working on mounts for the RotoPax tanks behind the tub on each side of the trailer wheel.

At this point I've only test fit it on my Husaberg, a DR650, and a DRZ400S. I need to get access to a few other dualsport bikes to test fit on them as well. At this point it will only mount on bikes that have a hollow rear axle that is at least 3/8" inside diameter.

Pricing? I'd love one for my DR650 as an alternative to panniers...