I agree with using towels on the wheel before wrapping your tie down around it. Most wheels have sharp edges or flaws that WILL cause that nylon strap to fail. Better yet, use soft ties around the triple tree and tie down from there..... Jim
2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
Semper Fi
I have always used soft ties from the triple tree. Then ratchet straps to the trailer corners forming an A figure. Ratchet the front fork to about 50% compression. Never a problem..... Jim
2005 Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike SOLD
2014 CanAm Spyder RTL SOLD
Semper Fi
I have some straps with built in fur padding that I attach around the fender supports on the fork tubes then I ratchet forward pulling into the chock and compressing the shocks a little
2018 115 anniversary Tri glide, 2 +2 narrow sweepers, DK comfort lift, DK tour pack relocation kit, pro action shocks, power vision, fuel moto air cleaner, s and s mufflers
Made some time to work on my trailer. I painted the sidewalls and started trimming with Poplar. Also built the face frame for the cabinets. I only have a few more days available before leaving for Maggie Valley.
Kurt
I am thinking I am about halfway there. Installed the face frame and shelf. I had exactly enough floor tile left to do the back splash. Did more of the trim.
Still need to build cabinet doors, finish trim, build the counter top, repaint in a different color and sand/finish trim. I figure two full days of work left.
Kurt
What size is your trailer? In the market for one and trying to determine the size. Thinking at least 7 x 12
Tim
Easley, SC
2020 Tri glide
I have a Bravo Scout enclosed with compound V nose in 7x12. It also has a dove tail and the Tri rear wheels set about a foot in front of the top of the dove tail. Trailer has a Dexter torsion single axle (3500# rating). Loaded the trailer comes in at 3450# and about 390# on the tongue. If $ were not an issue, I would have gone with aluminum frame to give me more of a gross wt cusion. I didn't realize it would be as close to the limit as it is. But I like it and it has enough room for me to get around the Tri while loaded. The 6x10 V I had before would not allow me to do that. I pull it with an F150 3.5 Eco, 10 speed tranny, 3.55 rear end with regular tow package. Hope this helps.
It is what it is.
16 Tri Glide vivid black
Its a 6x12 tandem v-nose. I wish I could have found a 7x12. It is pretty tight on width. I needed to go as short as possible because this goes behind my fifth wheel and 65 feet is the length limit in most states. I wanted tandem axles because if I have a flat and it is behind my camper I won't be able to see it. With a single axle it could be catastrophic to have a flat.
Kurt
A couple of photos of the finished project:
Unloaded in Maggie Valley
The cabinets in front have a lot of room.
Kurt
I have a 7 x 12 the 6 ft was to narrow. My gross weight is about 3450 loaded i was pulling with a gmc canyon 3.6 it was to much for the truck, just over worked the motor. I bought a gmc serria 3.0 diesel now no problem. It is an enclosed trailer.