I need your honest opinion on Trailer tie down

[twotonevert]

Ok folks, with a new trailer and and all the prep work that goes into making sure your baby doesnt get into the wall or the other bike in there with her, I have built a stand for the rear end. I guess I am going to have to use straps anyway, but I was trying to get away from that. Please look at this and tell me what you think, no feelings will be hurt, I want this to be safe. As you can see I have a 5/8 steel rod run through the axle. It fits snug on the right side, not so on the left, you will see what I mean in a minute. It pins to the floor so I can take it out in a matter of seconds. Keep in mind, if this works I will clean it up and paint it.

 

[twotonevert]

It is rock solid pinned to the floor, that movement comes from the play in the axle rod on the left side.

 

[twotonevert]

Axle rod, I need a bushing of some sort to make this fit better, any ideas?

 

[big jim]

With a bushing of some sort in the axle to stop all of the play I like it.

 

[semi]

something along this line should do the job: rubber bushings

i would go to the local co-op or tractor/farm supply store and see what they had that would work

 

[NINJA KILLER]

Looks good Bro, It's all about holding her in there!

 

[twotonevert]

Good idea Semi, I will have to check out the local farm and tractor supply. Here is what I got done today. Recessed d-rings installed, compressor mounted, and I need one more longer allen head bolt to mount the rear stand. Its tight, but the bikes are rock solid with straps and the harbor freight wheel chocks.

 

[twotonevert]

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[twotonevert]

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[99'busa]

i likey

 

[Smoke_Dog]

Good Idea!

 

[BigBSBusa]

Lookin' good, James. Would a regular rear stand not have worked?

 

[proud dad]

looks like it will work,add a gusset to the verticle post for strength.

 

[twotonevert]

Lookin' good, James.  Would a regular rear stand not have worked?

Yes, probably better, but I was worried about putting the load on the spools. I am still thinking that way, just not sure.

 

[twotonevert]

looks like it will work,add a gusset to the verticle post for strength.

Yes sir, just need a little more steel.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Lookin' good, James.  Would a regular rear stand not have worked?

Yes, probably better, but I was worried about putting the load on the spools. I am still thinking that way, just not sure.

Have somewhat of a selfish reason for asking as that is what I plan to do when I get mine.

 

[DR1300R]

Yep Yep I think your on the right track for shore..

Looks good James.

 

[twotonevert]

One of the guys posted a pic of his tied down with using the rear stand. I guess it would be ok if you didnt really crank the straps down. I am going to expirement both ways. I had the steel and I can weld, so I just wanted to see what I could come up with. I was going for the strapless tie downs, but there is too much play in it.

 

[GSXcite]

One of the guys posted a pic of his tied down with using the rear stand. I guess it would be ok if you didnt really crank the straps down. I am going to expirement both ways. I had the steel and I can weld, so I just wanted to see what I could come up with. I was going for the strapless tie downs, but there is too much play in it.

Trailer looks great! I guess I don't understand the need for any stand in the rear other than trying to go for the no strap deal. I would think the busa would be much more secure with just the straps rather than up on the spools.

 

[DR1300R]

It would have to be secured in the spools or it would bounce out during transport correct?