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    Trailer mods....

    I downsized my trailer recently (so I could actually tow it with my little car), and as it was a dirt bike trailer, it needed a few mods. Firstly I removed the front wheel well, put a brace in and new chequerplate:







    Then I used it a few times, but the wheel chocks weren't mounted properly, so had to fix that. Also, as the walls and fold-up tailgate are more than an inch thick (and it had shitty hinges) the lip created by the tailgate plus the hinges was about 2 inches high, and there was no way I could roll a roadbike backwards up and over a 2 inch lip!

    So, with thanks to Baddie for the brilliant idea, and his help, we modded the tailgate to make it flush with the floor when folded down. It looks factory!!



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    That was a while ago, so yesterday and today needed to see it finished before driving to Wakey. Carpet was first. Then some strategically placed eyelets for fuel and tools etc, and the wheel chocks (solidly bolted through the frame this time).






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    Then these T-Rex things that The Bagger put me on to. Again, solidly mounted!!




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    Ready to travel!! The lower left tail light is out because that side was filled with water when I got it. It comes and goes; sometimes it works. After re-wiring most of the damn trailer, all the rest work, including the internal LEDs

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    Nice one marshy. Carpet is a wonderful thing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    So, with thanks to Baddie for the brilliant idea, and his help, we modded the tailgate to make it flush with the floor when folded down. It looks factory!!



    ^^^^^ This was a stroke of genious. That lip was a realy hurdle. Looks ace now tho!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Mick View Post
    Nice one marshy. Carpet is a wonderful thing
    Thanks mate

    Fark it's time-consuming though, doing all this stuff. I'm stuffed after all that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    Then these T-Rex things that The Bagger put me on to. Again, solidly mounted!!



    Keen to hear how these travel... They look fantastic!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post

    Fark it's time-consuming though, doing all this stuff. I'm stuffed after all that!
    Have a big lie in tomorrow
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Have a big lie in tomorrow

    AHAHAHA!! Yeah, all the way to 4am. That'll be refreshing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Keen to hear how these travel... They look fantastic!
    I'm keen the hear him scream when he kicks his toe on the floor mounting bracket....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    AHAHAHA!! Yeah, all the way to 4am. That'll be refreshing
    Just woke up....Can't sleep. Grrrrr. Too damn excited, as usual.
    Quote Originally Posted by Baddie View Post
    I'm keen the hear him scream when he kicks his toe on the floor mounting bracket....
    LOL! You just know that's gonna be the gift that keeps on giving!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Baddie View Post
    I'm keen the hear him scream when he kicks his toe on the floor mounting bracket....
    And the noise when He tries to use them with something with a different wheel base ... wouldn't (ignoring under floor mounting) be better swinging in the line of the bike

    Had a closer look ... ignore all that ... look nice but
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    That looks schmicko nick ... 2 thumbs up from me
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    That is sweet marshy, top setup!

    I need one of these one day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leezx10r View Post
    That is sweet marshy, top setup!

    I need one of these one day.
    the tie down or the trailer?

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    I likey, nice work. My build trailer project is still floating around in my mind.
    Last time i went to do it i built a new bike instead.

    Looks great Nick. I'm a big fan of improvement over improvising

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    Quote Originally Posted by chubb View Post
    the tie down or the trailer?
    Both bother is going to build one for me better his projects.

    Oh and looks like I may be in fx c&d next weekend

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    Nice work Nick

    How is the height of the roof , looks close to the top of the screen in the photo . The screen on the bike on the rhs looks a bit higher .
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoB View Post
    Nice work Nick

    How is the height of the roof , looks close to the top of the screen in the photo . The screen on the bike on the rhs looks a bit higher .
    The higher screen rubs on the roof, quite badly actually. Not sure what to do about that :(
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    The higher screen rubs on the roof, quite badly actually. Not sure what to do about that :(
    I will have to come and have a look , im sure we could come up with a solution. possibly a hole cut out in the roof where the screen touches and a stainless raised plate over the hole to allow the roof to close without hitting the screen.
    By how much do you think it needs clearance ? If its just the thickness of the roof then cut out a section and put a plate on the top to seal.
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    What is the height from the floor ro the roof marshy?
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    Looks awesome, I need to copy your hinge set up, I remove my belly pan to get the bike in and out

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    Do Mr Eds trick... carry an old tyre and put it under the end of the ramp....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    The higher screen rubs on the roof, quite badly actually. Not sure what to do about that :(
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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Mick View Post
    Do Mr Eds trick... carry an old tyre and put it under the end of the ramp....
    Not sure that'd help with his problem...

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    Not sure that'd help with his problem...

    Looks awesome, I need to copy your hinge set up, I remove my belly pan to get the bike in and out
    it will save him taking off the belly pan...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Mick View Post
    it will save him taking off the belly pan...

    Oh... I thought you meant it would help with the scratching the screens issue. Scratch that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    The higher screen rubs on the roof, quite badly actually. Not sure what to do about that :(
    Get a bigger trailer, mate...
    There was one one here for sale not long ago...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    Get a bigger trailer, mate...
    There was one one here for sale not long ago...
    He'll need somewhere to park it then , probably where the two Yamaha's are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    The higher screen rubs on the roof, quite badly actually. Not sure what to do about that :(
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    AHAHAHA!!! You guys crack me up!!
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    upgrade to a bigger trailer



    or man up and get a big rig

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    T-rexs are good, just make sure you carry extra knobs just in case. I had one snap off after my little adventure through the T5 gravel trap which made things a bit annoying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevem View Post
    He'll need somewhere to park it then , probably where the two Yamaha's are.
    SHHHHHHHHHH!! Or he'll start charging me rent!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    SHHHHHHHHHH!! Or he'll start charging me rent!!
    Little do you realise that I'm taxing you slowly, one piston and valve spring at a time. Lucky you aren't riding soon, as I haven't quite got enough internal parts to complete my secret side-build project
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    Little do you realise that I'm taxing you slowly, one piston and valve spring at a time. Lucky you aren't riding soon, as I haven't quite got enough internal parts to complete my secret side-build project
    He'll wonder why it's so light when it comes time to load her up "umm yeah replaced it all with carbon fibre super light weight race spec hmmm yeah"


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    How did the T-Rex's hold up?

    I was looking at some Pitbull trailer mounts that go through the rear axle. But these are Wayyyyyy cheaper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Row View Post
    I was looking at some Pitbull trailer mounts that go through the rear axle. But these are Wayyyyyy cheaper.
    Yeah, me too. They do look rather good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Row View Post
    How did the T-Rex's hold up?

    I was looking at some Pitbull trailer mounts that go through the rear axle. But these are Wayyyyyy cheaper.
    I have Pit Bull trailers for the Gixxer 600 K1. Can't use the concept with Fast Frank's gear on R6 as rear isn't hollow. I don't bother with the Pit Bulls anymore, just easier to use wheel chock and tyre down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat3R View Post
    I don't bother with the Pit Bulls anymore, just easier to use wheel chock and tyre down.
    I kinda thought they looked cool but were maybe an extra step one didn't have to do...?
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    I was just worried they might throw the rear wheel out slightly. As you can tell, I have zero mechanical knowledge regarding these things.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Row View Post
    How did the T-Rex's hold up?

    I was looking at some Pitbull trailer mounts that go through the rear axle. But these are Wayyyyyy cheaper.
    The T-Rexes were awesome!! Sooooo easy and quick to use. And the bikes were absolutely rock-solid all the way to Qld and back, waaaaay more solid than cranking down on straps. I had to order new spools, as the ones I had were too small, but once that was sorted, they are perfect!

    I looked at the Pit Bulls, but they looked like waaaaay too much effort. You have to mount the bit to the bike before wheeling it in, then pick up the back of it with an ocky strap, then wheel it into the trailer, then release the ocky and lock in the back. Then reverse all that getting the bike out again. What a ball ache! With the T-Rex, you just park the bike as normal in a front wheel chock, then click them on and give them a couple of turns each side. Incredibly easy and quick. The only minor niggle is they look a bit messy lying on the trailer floor when they are not in use. I highly recommend them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    waaaaay more solid than cranking down on straps.
    Ah yeah, and you don't have to worry about cranking down too hard and blowing a fork seal!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sicko View Post
    I kinda thought they looked cool but were maybe an extra step one didn't have to do...?
    A'ight, fiddly they be!

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    what are these trex's you speak of?

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    http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=457

    Farkin tops idea. The Bagger put me on to them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marshy View Post
    http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?item=457

    Farkin tops idea. The Bagger put me on to them.
    yeh ok , no thanx

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    Quote Originally Posted by WETTY View Post
    yeh ok , no thanx
    I'm not trying to sell you one
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