moto-mule a cargo trailer to pull behind your dual sport motorcycle - Page 19

Wlfman · 06-21-2012, 08:21 AM

Question for you Mr.Bracket

I have one of your first Mules. Its for a 2006 KLR. Is it possible to "covert" it for use on a DRZ400?

MrBracket · 06-21-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wlfman

Question for you Mr.Bracket

I have one of your first Mules. Its for a 2006 KLR. Is it possible to "covert" it for use on a DRZ400?

Yes, that is actually an easy swap as the width of the two is the same. You just need a nut-plate for one side of the hitch and a skewer to go through the hollow axle of the DRZ.

Are you trading off your KLR to get a DRZ or just adding a DRZ to the stable?

MrBracket · 06-21-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Fisherman

Nice! Not in time for this trip.

Have you taken the tail light apart to see how good the construction is?
LED?

How many tanks of gas is it $$?

All the lights are LED, tail light and blinkers. The construction seems to be good, but honestly I'm a better welder than electrician....

I still need to figure out the cost. I'll offer the bracket by itself so someone could add their own lights and wiring. I'll make a kit that has just the tail/brake light. And I'll offer it as pictured, with the blinkers as well.

Wlfman · 06-22-2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Yes, that is actually an easy swap as the width of the two is the same. You just need a nut-plate for one side of the hitch and a skewer to go through the hollow axle of the DRZ.

Are you trading off your KLR to get a DRZ or just adding a DRZ to the stable?

Buying a DRZ but will be selling the KLR

How much would it cost to get what I need?

MrBracket · 06-23-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Wlfman

Buying a DRZ but will be selling the KLR

How much would it cost to get what I need?

$35 for me to send you the parts to make your trailer fit the DRZ. Or, you can just send me the two Aluminum Chain Adjuster Blocks and the two Wing Bolts for the KLR hitch and I'll send you the DRZ parts for free. Your choice.

You must be wanting to ride offroad more than on-road?? I'm assuming that's the reason for a switch to the DRZ...

Wlfman · 06-23-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

$35 for me to send you the parts to make your trailer fit the DRZ. Or, you can just send me the two Aluminum Chain Adjuster Blocks and the two Wing Bolts for the KLR hitch and I'll send you the DRZ parts for free. Your choice.

You must be wanting to ride offroad more than on-road?? I'm assuming that's the reason for a switch to the DRZ...

Yeah, I do like 90% dirt. The KLR is a great bike, but it's a PIG on single track stuff.

Dude, you rock.

If you'll shoot me a PM with your address I'll do the swap out if you don't mind

rjmorel · 06-30-2012, 10:25 AM

MrBracket, Are you going to take a M-Mule to the Sound Rider Rally in Stevenson ,Wa Aug 1-5? If you show up with one it would spark alot of interest from the DS riders there and maybe get a few sold. Maybe Happy Trails would also become dealer for you???? Just thinking from a self-annoyed buisiness perspective. Worse case scenerio, you go to rally , have a ball riding around and write it all off as a business advertising expense. I've gone the last 4 years and really enjoy the time riding around down there. You could also do some testing on your rig by doing the Mary Hill twisties on Friday with one. Heres the link, I'm not affiliated in any way to anyone at the rally if it matters, just thought it would be a great oportunity for you. rj

http://www.soundrider.com/current/12...gorge_2012.htm

hyperboarder · 06-30-2012, 12:41 PM

How much extra hardware in involved in swapping the trailer from a DR650 to a DL1000? I have both, I'd probably want to tow it between both. Looks like there's a $50 price difference so I'm sure something is different... Also, I probably missed it, but I'm assuming the action packer isn't included with the trailer? IIRC that's an easy Walmart pickup.

PO-SLOKE · 06-30-2012, 12:45 PM

Not to sound negitive here at all . I personally get pretty excited about the whole idea of the Moto-Mule itself . But I've got several of those Rubber Maid " Action Packers " , and just sitting out over night with the lid on and the handles latched , the things are full of water in a heavy rain . Can't imagine how wet they would be from riding in the rain . Looks like a smokin rig with a good pelican box back there . I want one to haul my dog in . lol .

Wlfman · 06-30-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PO-SLOKE

Not to sound negitive here at all . I personally get pretty excited about the whole idea of the Moto-Mule itself . But I've got several of those Rubber Maid " Action Packers " , and just sitting out over night with the lid on and the handles latched , the things are full of water in a heavy rain . Can't imagine how wet they would be from riding in the rain . Looks like a smokin rig with a good pelican box back there . I want one to haul my dog in . lol .

I've had mine in pouring rain and did a water crossing where it FLOATED across. Only had like a teaspoons worth of water in the bottom of it...

Wlfman · 06-30-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperboarder

How much extra hardware in involved in swapping the trailer from a DR650 to a DL1000? I have both, I'd probably want to tow it between both. Looks like there's a $50 price difference so I'm sure something is different... Also, I probably missed it, but I'm assuming the action packer isn't included with the trailer? IIRC that's an easy Walmart pickup.

Correct

MrBracket · 06-30-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

MrBracket, Are you going to take a M-Mule to the Sound Rider Rally in Stevenson ,Wa Aug 1-5? If you show up with one it would spark alot of interest from the DS riders there and maybe get a few sold. Maybe Happy Trails would also become dealer for you???? Just thinking from a self-annoyed buisiness perspective. Worse case scenerio, you go to rally , have a ball riding around and write it all off as a business advertising expense. I've gone the last 4 years and really enjoy the time riding around down there. You could also do some testing on your rig by doing the Mary Hill twisties on Friday with one. Heres the link, I'm not affiliated in any way to anyone at the rally if it matters, just thought it would be a great oportunity for you. rj

http://www.soundrider.com/current/12...gorge_2012.htm

Sounds like fun! I will see how that fits in my schedule... I hope to be caught up by then, I'm behind on building trailers right now!!

MrBracket · 06-30-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hyperboarder

How much extra hardware in involved in swapping the trailer from a DR650 to a DL1000? I have both, I'd probably want to tow it between both. Looks like there's a $50 price difference so I'm sure something is different... Also, I probably missed it, but I'm assuming the action packer isn't included with the trailer? IIRC that's an easy Walmart pickup.

I'm redesigning the DL1000 mount. The current mount requires a wider hitch. When I get the new DL1000 mount done, you'll only have to remove the skewer and nutplate (for the DR650) from the hitch and use two short wing bolts to attach to the DL1000. I'll post up some pics when I'm done. Doing the same thing for the DL650 as well.

MrBracket · 06-30-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PO-SLOKE

Not to sound negitive here at all . I personally get pretty excited about the whole idea of the Moto-Mule itself . But I've got several of those Rubber Maid " Action Packers " , and just sitting out over night with the lid on and the handles latched , the things are full of water in a heavy rain . Can't imagine how wet they would be from riding in the rain . Looks like a smokin rig with a good pelican box back there . I want one to haul my dog in . lol .

The Action Packer is a GOOD solution for an EXCELLENT price. I have a small Pelican case on my trailer. The Pelican case is an EXCELLENT solution for a GOOD price. The trailer is designed to allow you to mount whatever case, box, or flatbed contraption you might want.

TrainedChimp · 06-30-2012, 06:09 PM

Hello Mr Bracket,

I want to do this, not me or my bike. A small white water kayak is about 6' long and 26" or so wide (the one in the link above is mounted on it's side). They weigh about 40 pounds. I'm wondering if can modify one of yours to work.

I'm going to find a way to get my kayak to the local surf wave, a short (6 mile) drive through town (no highway speeds).

Any chance you could post a picture with something of a similar size nearby for scale?

06-21-2012, 08:21 AM	#271
Wlfman Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Roaming Oddometer: 896	Question for you Mr.Bracket I have one of your first Mules. Its for a 2006 KLR. Is it possible to "covert" it for use on a DRZ400? __________________ I ride not to add days to my life, but to add life to my days. Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt the people who are doing it." "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and JUST BE HAPPY."

06-30-2012, 10:25 AM	#277
rjmorel Dual Sporticus Joined: Oct 2005 Location: over here guys Walla Walla, WA Oddometer: 232	MrBracket, Are you going to take a M-Mule to the Sound Rider Rally in Stevenson ,Wa Aug 1-5? If you show up with one it would spark alot of interest from the DS riders there and maybe get a few sold. Maybe Happy Trails would also become dealer for you???? Just thinking from a self-annoyed buisiness perspective. Worse case scenerio, you go to rally , have a ball riding around and write it all off as a business advertising expense. I've gone the last 4 years and really enjoy the time riding around down there. You could also do some testing on your rig by doing the Mary Hill twisties on Friday with one. Heres the link, I'm not affiliated in any way to anyone at the rally if it matters, just thought it would be a great oportunity for you. rj http://www.soundrider.com/current/12...gorge_2012.htm __________________ Dream Ride :I dream everytime I ride , even around town. There top that one. Ride the world, we'll do Mars next year 08 Yamaha XT250 08 Kawaski Versys (Dual Sporticus) shaken ,not stirred

06-30-2012, 12:41 PM	#278
hyperboarder Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Meridian, ID Oddometer: 671	How much extra hardware in involved in swapping the trailer from a DR650 to a DL1000? I have both, I'd probably want to tow it between both. Looks like there's a $50 price difference so I'm sure something is different... Also, I probably missed it, but I'm assuming the action packer isn't included with the trailer? IIRC that's an easy Walmart pickup. __________________ Current: 2004 Ural Tourist, 1999 Suzuki DR650, 2005 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom, 1992 Ford E250 Motohauler Gone but not forgotten: 2008 KLR, 2000 GSXR1000, 1999 ZX6R, 2000 Katana 600 Quarter Life Crisis 2011 Ural National Rally

06-30-2012, 12:45 PM	#279
PO-SLOKE " ONTO " Member # 3 Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Sapphire,NC Oddometer: 386	Not to sound negitive here at all . I personally get pretty excited about the whole idea of the Moto-Mule itself . But I've got several of those Rubber Maid " Action Packers " , and just sitting out over night with the lid on and the handles latched , the things are full of water in a heavy rain . Can't imagine how wet they would be from riding in the rain . Looks like a smokin rig with a good pelican box back there . I want one to haul my dog in . lol . __________________ Riding public lands is our privilege not our right . RIDE LEGAL LAND OR DON'T RIDE AT ALL ! Ethics people, ethics

06-30-2012, 06:09 PM	#285
TrainedChimp Consistently wrong Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 175	Hello Mr Bracket, I want to do this, not me or my bike. A small white water kayak is about 6' long and 26" or so wide (the one in the link above is mounted on it's side). They weigh about 40 pounds. I'm wondering if can modify one of yours to work. I'm going to find a way to get my kayak to the local surf wave, a short (6 mile) drive through town (no highway speeds). Any chance you could post a picture with something of a similar size nearby for scale? __________________ "Fools congregate."

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