Trailer trash - towing behind a Fazer

[seangee]

I personally wouldn't do it but you should probably think about separate braking for the trailer (electric???)


Here's a thread on someone who did it on a different bike.

[nick crisp]

Time to see a photie?

[ChristoT]

Patience people! There will be ample time to mock me!  :lol

The bike still needs a towbar, the trailer needs some small mods, and I need to repaint it. I have a black bike, I gots to have a black trailer! Not red.

Funny, I never used to think I was a fashion diva!!  :lol :lol :lol

[fireblake]

I don't think we have to wait to mock you young nemesis

[ChristoT]

I don't think we have to wait to mock you young nemesis

Thanks for proving my point, Mickey!!  :lol :lol :lol

[Dead Eye]

Where has this new "nemesis" name sprouted from? You'll always be merv the swerve

[ChristoT]

Mickey is known as chatty man at work; I am his nemesis for being as / even more verbose!

[noggythenog]

Cristo T

[nick crisp]

The Trailer Sailor

[red98]

i like a good project..........but............i think you might be overloading your trusty fazer,the weight of the tow hitch and bracket,trailer,luggage and you  :eek .......i think you need to do the maths.i also do a lot of towing and know only to well the effect of extra weight on the towing vechicle 

[ChristoT]

Noggy - LOL! Although I don't fancy having my balls near that bar in an emergency brake!!  :eek :eek

Red - the tow hitch and trailer are replacing my panniers, make my life easier and comfier. So the load is only slightly increased, as drag. Although I haven't pulled it yet, the chap who towed it behind his bike from Basignstoke said it was nicer to tow, and lighter than his own one! In other words: a keeper.

As for weight, the trailer will be taking some of the load through its own axle. It might even work out lighter on the suspension this way!!

[ChristoT]

I decided to take pity on Nick and Fizzy's curiosity.  :lol

That's just a mock up, a few things need changing - and a towbar needs fitting!  :lol :lol

It's galvanised steel - but lousy galvanising, has a few rust spots. Quite light, I'd say 40 / 50kg dry weight. The suspension is a transverse leaf spring. Lid is hinged, and has that handy grab rail allows ample bungieing space! 

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The trailer needs a few mods:
- Lid needs spinning through 180 degrees
- Trailer needs painting black
- Shorter tow bar (hitch to trailer body)
- Wiring re-routing

And a few various cosmetic touches! 

[red98]

iam still not convinced CHRISTO.....i do hope it works out ok but looking at your picture,the trailer makes the fazer look small  :rolleyes ......how much does the trailer weigh on its own ?

[nick crisp]

Don't forget the "long vehicle" stickers for the back!  :lol

[ChristoT]

iam still not convinced CHRISTO.....i do hope it works out ok but looking at your picture,the trailer makes the fazer look small  :rolleyes ......how much does the trailer weigh on its own ?

See above. 40kg / 50kg dry weight. Not 100% sure, I just know Tony found it much lighter than his own 60kg one.

I'll be better without the mile and a half of metal bar between the bike and the body. And the red makes it look bigger than it is! The trailer is 1m wide (max permissible), and the body is about 1.3m long, by a max of 40/50cms deep (I'm guessing).

[noggythenog]

Give it a try but make sure youve got breakdown cover.


Ive towed my bike back & forth to scotland a couple times now & even with a purpose built trailer ive had some teething problems, last time i got to scotland with my trailer tyres almost down to canvas in the middle which turned out be wheel alignment due to wheel to axle being bolted on only slightly out of line.plus i focced up my fairing with the ratchet straps oops :rolleyes ,but you dont know til you try do you.


I always carry a trolley jack in the boot plus a spare trailer wheel but you dont have the luxury of having a car to put such luxuries in.


End o the day its a fairly simple concept,if you can pull a cart with a horse then sure as foc you can do it with a bike & trailer but all id say is you'll be cought up in the technicalities but remember to have good tyres,bearings,well greased & a good contingency in place & get lots o pics up along the way. :thumbup

[ChristoT]

Give it a try but make sure youve got breakdown cover.


Ive towed my bike back & forth to scotland a couple times now & even with a purpose built trailer ive had some teething problems, last time i got to scotland with my trailer tyres almost down to canvas in the middle which turned out be wheel alignment due to wheel to axle being bolted on only slightly out of line.plus i focced up my fairing with the ratchet straps oops :rolleyes ,but you dont know til you try do you.


I always carry a trolley jack in the boot plus a spare trailer wheel but you dont have the luxury of having a car to put such luxuries in.


End o the day its a fairly simple concept,if you can pull a cart with a horse then sure as foc you can do it with a bike & trailer but all id say is you'll be cought up in the technicalities but remember to have good tyres,bearings,well greased & a good contingency in place & get lots o pics up along the way. :thumbup

Not worth getting a year of breakdown cover for only a month of use! As for a boot, I have the trailer for that!

The trailer will get plenty of road testing before I take it to France via Holland - a slow trip of 1000 miles. Regular tyre / fastening checks all along the way, of course!!

Contingency plan = having phone numbers of friends along my route!!  :lol :lol

[noggythenog]

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Give it a try but make sure youve got breakdown cover.


Ive towed my bike back & forth to scotland a couple times now & even with a purpose built trailer ive had some teething problems, last time i got to scotland with my trailer tyres almost down to canvas in the middle which turned out be wheel alignment due to wheel to axle being bolted on only slightly out of line.plus i focced up my fairing with the ratchet straps oops :rolleyes ,but you dont know til you try do you.


I always carry a trolley jack in the boot plus a spare trailer wheel but you dont have the luxury of having a car to put such luxuries in.


End o the day its a fairly simple concept,if you can pull a cart with a horse then sure as foc you can do it with a bike & trailer but all id say is you'll be cought up in the technicalities but remember to have good tyres,bearings,well greased & a good contingency in place & get lots o pics up along the way. :thumbup

Not worth getting a year of breakdown cover for only a month of use! As for a boot, I have the trailer for that!

The trailer will get plenty of road testing before I take it to France via Holland - a slow trip of 1000 miles. Regular tyre / fastening checks all along the way, of course!!

Contingency plan = having phone numbers of friends along my route!!  :lol :lol
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The lord says he's pretty sure im ok..........but your Focced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol

[His Dudeness]

I admire your madness but could you not just bring less stuff?

[fireblake]

Go for it young Padawan.
I have a mate who can get you some discount to join the caravan club if you want?  :rollin


Mickey the chatty man.