need ideas for a home built kayak trailer for my klr
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:35 pm
I had to chime in on this.
Is a trailer on a KLR legal? Since there is no hitch on it from the
factory like a gold wing, I am assuming trailers behind a KLR are a big N.O.
Regards,
Richard Bessey
System Administrator
Vivio Technologies
Joe Tittiger wrote:
> > I may be asking for too much but I would like to design and build a > simple motorcycle trailer for my 19 foot long ocean kayak, for not > more than a total cost of $150 in materials. > > I have a universal rack on the KLR and would like to attach it to the > 2 horizontal bars near the turn signals.(I can provide a picture) > > For cost savings and to simplify the range of motion that the hitch > must accommodate I am leaning towards a single wheel. (Where on the > internet can I get a high speed wheel applicable to this project?) > > For cost and ease of assembly 1/2" or 3/4" bolted together EMT might > be a good way to go. > > I have no idea yet how I am going to build the hitch to attach it to > the rack and also have it articulate left and right. > > Adding lights and getting it approved by the state will be that last step. > > If you have any ideas I would appreciate the groups input as at this > point I am not convinced that I can do this on budget and simply > enough to motivate me to try. > > Many thanks in advance, > > Joe > >