NinjaDoc Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Just came across this during google surfing? looked pretty decent, has any one tried this before? Looking at trailer to haul bike from detroit to much better places to ride, like SEO and prolly do more track days. When folded small enough to store in an apartment even if you are not having big garage etc. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200466701_200466701 Edited January 1, 2013 by NinjaDoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 harbor freight folding trailer.....add a piece of 4x8' plywood and you are at $300add a wheel chock for $50If you buy me a case of beer I'll show you where to get a 20% off coupon and help you build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 that includes properly repacking the bearings(where the sole issue with the trailer resides) and how to build a sweet <$10 ramp to get the bike on to the trailer.One stipulation though, you have to do a track day at Nelson and Mid Ohio with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted January 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Sweet deal, when the time comes the beer is yours and mid ohio, am dieing to ride there at least once. But hauling the CowFR around is tuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 harbor freight folding trailer.....add a piece of 4x8' plywood and you are at $300add a wheel chock for $50If you buy me a case of beer I'll show you where to get a 20% off coupon and help you build it.This^^^ with the 20% coupon and a coupon for the chock, I ended up spending $320 total on mine. Buy me an 1/8th of grass and Ill find you the chock coupon haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yeah the first 2 trailers are very common, especially for tracker/racers who live in a PUD development, or condo etc. They usually have rolling casters on them and can go through a human sized door, think condo entrance door.As others are saying its WAY cheaper to build one from HF, BUT the quality etc. won't be nearly as good. I know SJC1000, Dubguy, both have had or have something similar, so does Dubguys dad, and a ton of guys from Indy. They've taken them from Indy to FL multiple times, Road Atlanta, etc.The HF ones are fine for local, and I would say maybe even Grattan, Putnam, etc. but anything further and I would spend the coin for something nicer and better constructed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Not a bad concept, and cheap as a single bike tow option - but underbuilt in comparison to the aluminum Kendon foldup models, yet its way more affordable so quality probably equates it's cost. Not sure how one would get it into an apartment with the axle width remaining the same when its collapsed and it weighing in at 300lbs, but easy enough to foldup and store on a patio under a tarp. Still kind of cool, Doc.....nice little find. I'm with madcat, spend on this or similar vs HF cheap foldies especially for longer distances - but I dont have the best consumer-to-retailer track record with HF, so my opinion is heavily biased:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Im getting ready to build a harbor freight trailer.Im doing the heavy duty 4x8 non folding though.It has 6 ply tires and holds 1700lbs. It will be setup for 1 or 2 bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&gs_rn=1&gs_ri=tablet-gws&cp=9&gs_id=y&xhr=t&q=trailer+in+a+bag&pf=p&sclient=tablet-gws&tbo=d&site=&source=hp&oq=trailer+i&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.aWc&fp=b5e026a14e9706d2&bpcl=40096503&biw=1024&bih=622They have been making these for years. No personal experience and have not ever read a bad review. One issue I see is that neither one has any suspension. Pricey new but if you can find a used one you prolly never loose a dime on selling it when that time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I received an email today from harbor freight with coupon for 25% off today only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I received an email today from harbor freight with coupon for 25% off today onlyCoupon is on their website too.I bought the 4X8 for $225 after tax OTD. It comes in 2 small/medium size boxes. Very easy to transport!http://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.htmlGonna build a nice little trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm really happy with mine, just went 600 miles on Saturday with it behind my 4cyl car....even with all the slush and crap on the highway, didn't even notice it was back there at 70mph.Repack the bearings with quality grease and you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I built mine last summer from HR. Bought a 40x48 non fold trailer then bought a motorcycle rail for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I received an email today from harbor freight with coupon for 25% off today onlyYeah, did you noticed alot of the sale prices are off today too. The folding trailer is back to normal price of $359 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'll probably just end up building my trailer from scratch. Just need a place to store it before I start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 My friend have this one.its ok if you want just tow from point A to point B.not practical for track days ,you need put everything else inside your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have a Tractor Supply 4x7 that fits 2 bikes and has a 2000lb capacity. Works pretty good but since my needs have changed I'll most likely be selling it toward Spring in order to get an enclosed trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm getting the run-around trying to plate my trailer.I was told you need to bring the trailer to the BMV location for registration. So out I went. I got pulled over for no trailer plate, driving it the first time ever, on my way to BMV for a new plate. When I get there they said all the computers are down in the state. Noone can do anything til Tuesday because of the holiday. I still stuck around to ask critical questions. BMV says I need to get the trailer weighed, to register it. Is this true? She said the only other way, is with a certificate of origin. Could the data plates on the trailer meet this requirement? How is everyone handling these issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Go to a scrap yard and get a weight slip for it.Take the slip to the BMV and get a plate!That's it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm getting the run-around trying to plate my trailer.I was told you need to bring the trailer to the BMV location for registration. So out I went. I got pulled over for no trailer plate, driving it the first time ever, on my way to BMV for a new plate. When I get there they said all the computers are down in the state. Noone can do anything til Tuesday because of the holiday. I still stuck around to ask critical questions. BMV says I need to get the trailer weighed, to register it. Is this true? She said the only other way, is with a certificate of origin. Could the data plates on the trailer meet this requirement? How is everyone handling these issues?NO, harbor freight should have given you a title with the trailer when you bought it. It has the weight and class and everything on it, you just take that in and register it like a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 When I get there they said all the computers are down in the state. Noone can do anything til Tuesday because of the holiday. I can tell you that this part is a lie.I don't have any circuit tickets for dayton. I also logged into the system without trouble. So someone was blowing smoke up your ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I got mine weighed at a truck stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Harbor Freight should have given you a certificate of origin. That is all you need to take to the deputy registrar along with ID to get your plate. You can probably do the weigh ticket route also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Or you could just buy this....http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?p=961751#post961751 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Harbor Freight should have given you a certificate of origin. That is all you need to take to the deputy registrar along with ID to get your plate. You can probably do the weigh ticket route also.Depends on the DMV worker. Mine accepted the Chinese "title" when I pointed out the shipping weight. A weigh station slip would be more convincing proof though. In OH, trailers below a certain weight don't have real titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.