Jetski/Dirt Bike Trailer conversion

[shawn_NJ]

Needed a quick way to haul my bike and my 2 skis to FL. This is what I came up with. I bolted down (2) 2x10's to the trailer with (4)1/2" bolts each. Then installed a HF motorcycle wheel chock for the front wheel. I used (2) tiedowns to the back frame. And (2) tiedowns to the handlebars. Seems to be on there very good. Does this seem sano/safe? I plan on adding (2) more tiedowns, to go around the bottom of the wheels...securing them to the boards.

 

[suva]

I think 1 2X10 would have worked fine.

 

[shawn_NJ]

I think 1 2X10 would have worked fine.

I agree. My thinking was.. the more surface area, the better.

 

[madscientist]

my double stand up trailer is a half flat deck and 1 set of bunks. i use it for everything, picked up a deep freezer just the other day and never took the x2 off.

 

[Mile9c1]

This is OT, but why do people cover up their plates in pictures?

 

[Mile9c1]

Does this seem sano/safe?

That looks excellent to me considering I've seen it done w/o even securing the boards to the trailer.

 

[madscientist]

This is OT, but why do people cover up their plates in pictures?

they can be used to get addresses

 

[Mile9c1]

they can be used to get addresses

I can see how that could be harmful, BUT everytime I drive down the road a million people can read my plate...

 

[shawn_NJ]

Thanks guys, does it hurt the suspension to leave the tiedown straps cranked down for an extended period of time?

 

[madscientist]

but they can't cut and paste while driving?

 

[suva]

Thanks guys, does it hurt the suspension to leave the tiedown straps cranked down for an extended period of time?

Yes. Your springs will get sacked out faster and unless you bleed the air out of your forks after it's cranked down your seals may start weeping faster.

 

[freeride4me]

Yeah,they say its not good to keep the forks cranked down for a long time. I bought a fork brace from Rockymountainatv.com . They are on sale now for $11.99.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Yeah,they say its not good to keep the forks cranked down for a long time. I bought a fork brace from Rockymountainatv.com . They are on sale now for $11.99.

Awesome. Thats what I was looking for. Is there anything that can be done for the rear?

 

[Mark44]

Yeah,they say its not good to keep the forks cranked down for a long time. I bought a fork brace from Rockymountainatv.com . They are on sale now for $11.99.

Nice 11.99 I have to check that out, I use a piece of 2X4 on our bikes and have been wanting a couple of those braces.

mark44

 

[madscientist]

Awesome. Thats what I was looking for. Is there anything that can be done for the rear?

why not a chunk of 4x4 under the belly pan? or between the trailing arm and the frame?

 

[yamaslut]

Nice 11.99 I have to check that out, I use a piece of 2X4 on our bikes and have been wanting a couple of those braces.

mark44

werd....

 

[Mark44]

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werd....

Just ordered, I can't wait till I don't have to screw with the 2X4 anymore. Man I am turning into a real rider now.

Mark44

 

[ger87410]

I've done similar to a single trailer. 1 2x10 is enough, but you have to be super careful. Never thought of putting tire guides.

Thanx for posting!!!