Ive been lookin for a trailer to haul the Busa to he bash and wherever else I feel like goin with it in bad weather. I looked at few online and at the local stores. None of them really fit my needs at the price point I was happy with. So, Im building one with the help of a mechanically and technically inclined friend.
We've ordered the steel, Ive got wheels and hubs and we've got a decent plan, tho Ive got a few questions. Below is an awesome drawing of what we plan on doin, dont worry, we have real, scale drawings too, but this will give ya the idea, kinda.
Axle is square tubing, main bike support is C-channel with a built in chock, the angled supports are more square stock. The axle will be relieved so the C-Channel will sit down into a bit and welded solid. All the joints will be welded and gusseted with plate steel. The steel thickness is all adequate and a bit overkill. Now my questions.
Does anyone see anything completely wrong, dangerous, or just a bad idea?
Where in relation to the bikes center should the axle be for proper weight on the tongue?
We're pretty well set on this basic design as materials have been ordered, but we have plenty of room to tweek it as we build. Remember, the drawing isnt to scale, just a visual reference so you'll have an idea of whats goin on. Pic is in the next post as well as idea of the overall goal beyond just a trailer. It'll be pulled by my STi, which is white, and the white Busa, and we're planning on painting the trailer white as well. Why not look good when hauling?
We've ordered the steel, Ive got wheels and hubs and we've got a decent plan, tho Ive got a few questions. Below is an awesome drawing of what we plan on doin, dont worry, we have real, scale drawings too, but this will give ya the idea, kinda.
Axle is square tubing, main bike support is C-channel with a built in chock, the angled supports are more square stock. The axle will be relieved so the C-Channel will sit down into a bit and welded solid. All the joints will be welded and gusseted with plate steel. The steel thickness is all adequate and a bit overkill. Now my questions.
Does anyone see anything completely wrong, dangerous, or just a bad idea?
Where in relation to the bikes center should the axle be for proper weight on the tongue?
We're pretty well set on this basic design as materials have been ordered, but we have plenty of room to tweek it as we build. Remember, the drawing isnt to scale, just a visual reference so you'll have an idea of whats goin on. Pic is in the next post as well as idea of the overall goal beyond just a trailer. It'll be pulled by my STi, which is white, and the white Busa, and we're planning on painting the trailer white as well. Why not look good when hauling?
