Trailer Project

this is in projects.. will just update this pal.. no doubt we'll fuck up lol pics to follow

 

And what do they look like then?

 

Years ago, when me and the lad were doing motocross, I bought a box trailer. It's about 2.5m high and 2m wide with a drop down rear door that acts as a ramp. It's the best tool I ever bought. I put shelves and tool racks in, so it was a mini workshop/shelter. It paid for itself many times over.

 

I have a HND in engineering, but it doesn't automatically qualify me as a welder.
If you're intent on creating this monster of a trailer, please employ the services of a correctly trained and qualified welder, or at least get them to supervise your mates welding.
If any part of the trailer should come adrift while travelling at high speed on a motorway, or similar, you don't want to be held liable for an injury to anyone else.

 

PS to pauls quote, Smack welds from every angle with a Lump Hammer to Test penatration of Welds. Also Less Bling and Bullshit, More Pace way to Impress. Rome wasn't built in a Day, Nice to see your gunna have another go. Follow Kev's lead, Quietly make solid progress like he did this year.

 

hopefully its evident that i have a bit of a different, less over confident approach this time.. im actually asking for advice from fellow racers & chatting about tagging onto back wheels on trackdays and test days rather than... telling them im going to leave them at the first corner... you make mistakes in life and you learn from them.. i made a mistake with my approach to racing last time, i've learnt, re adjusted & im going to give it another shot from a different angle.

 

Is criticism banned now or something?

 

Personally, I wouldn't alter the trailer for some of the reasons already mentioned. If you do though. you also need to consider the extra weight and centre of gravity.
Is the width of the axle wide enough to cope with the extra weight higher up? Is the suspension up to it, and does it have proper reinforced trailer tyres?
It it gets too heavy, it also needs to have brakes.
Make sure you do some research before you get the work done, and it may save you some cash and headaches

 

Josh, Google NTTA.co.uk reference speed limits and Advice.

 

Good find Mike!

 

Why is your post still here then?

 

we won't be adding a lot of weight mate, and i'm already looking at changing the tyres anyway pal!

 

Thats a fair amount of weight, and think of how it will change the centre of gravity.
You will need to increase the track width to stop it from toppling over on the 1st bend.

 

Personally I think it's pointless.

It might look more professional, but at this stage it isn't even needed. No one is expecting you to look pro when you are around 20-30 seconds slower on most tracks than other amateurs.

Even then, I've seen teams who spends hundreds of thousands a season take their car/bike back up the motorway on an open trailer.

 

What he said.

Josh, you need to focus your energy on riding and performing better.

The phrase "All the gear, and no idea" springs to mind....

 

How about making it into a trailor / caravan

One level for the bike another level above for a sleeping compartment

Paint the whole so it looks like a double decker bus )

 

nope

still a cunt

the winky face .makes it ok

 

You wouldn't neccessarily need to weld it, you could just use nuts n bolts. Im curious though, what will you do with the front wheel? It will be sticking proud through the front.

I think it's a nice idea and if it won't cost you huge money then fair play.

Something to think about though - if you box that thing up it will be like a sail when the winter winds kick in. If you catch a heavy gust on the m/way it could easily flip tossing your bike sideways across the carriage way.

Also trying to get the front to work (its difficult to tell from that angle) may prove more hastle than its worth.

Nice bike by the way, first time I've seen it