moto-mule a cargo trailer to pull behind your dual sport motorcycle - Page 12

MrBracket · 02-11-2012, 04:13 PM

I added a customer picture page to my website complete with links to your webpage if I have them. I figured I would help promote your business since you have helped mine! Thank you!

http://www.moto-mule.com/trailers-customerpics.html

I added the pics I had, feel free to send more. Any other customers out there that would like to be added please send me pics and links to your web page or blog. Thanks again.

Mike

duanew1 · 02-11-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

He has put about 3000 miles on his trailer already!! Ask him what he thinks of his moto-mule trailer

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

The question is how did the non dot tire handle the 3000 miles so far. I have used the Shinko 244 in the past and I bet it would last a very long time on the trailer.

MrBracket · 02-12-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by duanew1

The question is how did the non dot tire handle the 3000 miles so far. I have used the Shinko 244 in the past and I bet it would last a very long time on the trailer.

Alex just has the stock, non-DOT tire, after about 3000 miles it hardly showed any wear. Which is understandable, there is hardly any weight on it and it is not a drive wheel.

Iamdanman · 02-12-2012, 09:52 AM

Looks like the design is a total success! Now it's time to expand your customer base, there has to be a XR650L rider or two besides me that want one

Dan Alexander · 02-12-2012, 10:20 AM

Now that you mention it, how about the 650 Dakar??

MrBracket · 02-12-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Iamdanman

Looks like the design is a total success! Now it's time to expand your customer base, there has to be a XR650L rider or two besides me that want one

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Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

Now that you mention it, how about the 650 Dakar??

I can build hitches to fit just about any bike, I just need access to a bike to build the hitch off of. If you guys live close to Springfield Oregon or can find someone on the forum in my area, I can build a hitch to fit it

Thanks,
Mike

Manneman · 02-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Now I´ve got a nut to crack for you!
I´ve read all about Alex adventures and am a dedicated follower of his thread here and there´s where I saw the trailer.

Well now I´ve decided that I want one.

2 problems:

-1. My bike the Yamaha XT 660 X SM doesn´t excist in the US at all, never did...

-2. I live in Sweden in northern Europe...

-3. You´ll have to include a 24 gallon box with the shipment...

It shouldn´t be a problem anyway I think if i just provide you with the right measurements, right?

MrBracket · 02-13-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Manneman

Now I´ve got a nut to crack for you!
I´ve read all about Alex adventures and am a dedicated follower of his thread here and there´s where I saw the trailer.

Well now I´ve decided that I want one.

2 problems:

-1. My bike the Yamaha XT 660 X SM doesn´t excist in the US at all, never did...

-2. I live in Sweden in northern Europe...

-3. You´ll have to include a 24 gallon box with the shipment...

It shouldn´t be a problem anyway I think if i just provide you with the right measurements, right?

Manneman,
Is the axle hollow? Will a 3/8" (10mm) rod pass clear through the axle? If so, I would need to know the overall length of the axle.

I really only need the "A" dimension unless the tire is not close to being centered in the axle.

International shipping is quite expensive as I ship them currently, I would need to figure out how to ship them in a smaller package, perhaps two smaller boxes?? Are you quite handy if you had to assemble a trailer, more so than I currently show in the assembly video?

Mike

Manneman · 02-14-2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Manneman,
Is the axle hollow? Will a 3/8" (10mm) rod pass clear through the axle? If so, I would need to know the overall length of the axle.

I really only need the "A" dimension unless the tire is not close to being centered in the axle.

International shipping is quite expensive as I ship them currently, I would need to figure out how to ship them in a smaller package, perhaps two smaller boxes?? Are you quite handy if you had to assemble a trailer, more so than I currently show in the assembly video?

Mike

The axle is hollow but an 8 mm rod should fit better, 10 mm won´t go true and the overall length is 310 mm edge to edge.

Good idea about the shipping in separate packages btw and picking it together is no problem for me, I´m a carpenter so I´m used to problem solving matters.

Price including shipping? DOT tyre. No fender, I´m sorry but i think it looks hideous...

I just now found out that he Actionpacker from Rubbermaid is available in Sweden so I´ll manage fine!

If we do this right I take it to Africa on the 25th of May and hence promote it in my part of the world?

MrBracket · 02-15-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Manneman

The axle is hollow but an 8 mm rod should fit better, 10 mm won´t go true and the overall length is 310 mm edge to edge.

Good idea about the shipping in separate packages btw and picking it together is no problem for me, I´m a carpenter so I´m used to problem solving matters.

Price including shipping? DOT tyre. No fender, I´m sorry but i think it looks hideous...

I just now found out that he Actionpacker from Rubbermaid is available in Sweden so I´ll manage fine!

If we do this right I take it to Africa on the 25th of May and hence promote it in my part of the world?

Manneman,
An 8mm skewer is not large enough.. Can you PM some pictures of your swingarm from each side. Also, could the axle be drilled out to 10mm without ruining the integrety of it?
Mike

JoeyBones · 02-16-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

An 8mm skewer is not large enough..

What about 8mm in Stainless? Stronger than a conventional 10mm...? And then a bushing or sleeve on each end to accommodate the arms of the trailer
"tongue" where the skewer passes through...

Manneman · 02-16-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Manneman,
An 8mm skewer is not large enough.. Can you PM some pictures of your swingarm from each side. Also, could the axle be drilled out to 10mm without ruining the integrety of it?
Mike

From my point of view I´m not trilled about making the hole bigger so I´m open to any other solution.

mark444 · 02-16-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Manneman,
An 8mm skewer is not large enough..
Mike

Does the rod HAVE to be metric...........3/8" SAE...????

Apple Jam · 02-16-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

So what did you think Apple Jam? Get any pics?

Sorry, it's been a while.
I had to send my front wheel off to Woody's,
I'd messed it up last year, and waited until the snowfall to send it off.

I just got my first very short ride in yesterday in over three weeks.
Talk about withdrawals....I'm dyin' !!

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day right below Mt Hood, but still kinda cold at 45 degrees.
Good enough for photo op, and the Moto-Mule's Maiden Voyage

These other guys are right, you don't even know this trailer is behind you.
It is TOTALLY SWEET.
I can't WAIT to go moto-camping now

My hollow axle is significantly larger than the 10mm rod going through it,
so I just rolled up a small piece of cardboard to act as a bushing, to help keep the rod centered in the axle.
Seems to work just fine, indeed.

My business is Audio/Video,
.....so my first step was to integrate a rather nice Paradigm AMS-150-SM 8" Single Stereo Speaker into the Action Packer.
With a very small battery/12v powered 20wpc Stereo Tri-Path amplifier, and my iPod or Pandora from my phone,
and this Moto-Mule will fucking ROCK the campsites now !!!

ert01 · 02-16-2012, 08:28 AM

I am eager to see it behind that DL1000... I have a 1000 as well and I may be in the market for one of these come springtime.

02-11-2012, 04:13 PM	#166
MrBracket ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Oddometer: 231	Added customer Picture Page to Website I added a customer picture page to my website complete with links to your webpage if I have them. I figured I would help promote your business since you have helped mine! Thank you! http://www.moto-mule.com/trailers-customerpics.html I added the pics I had, feel free to send more. Any other customers out there that would like to be added please send me pics and links to your web page or blog. Thanks again. Mike __________________ You've got a friend in the Bracket Business! http://www.moto-mule.com http://www.facebook.com/MotoMule 2010 Husaberg FX450 - Currently set up as a Super Moto. 2011 Husaberg FS570 - My version of an Adventure Bike! 1994 Yamaha TW200 - Just plain fun!

02-12-2012, 09:52 AM	#169
Iamdanman Regular Dude Joined: Jan 2011 Location: New England Oddometer: 7	Xr650l Looks like the design is a total success! Now it's time to expand your customer base, there has to be a XR650L rider or two besides me that want one

02-12-2012, 10:20 AM	#170
Dan Alexander Ride Far - Ride Fast Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa and Montreal Oddometer: 4,795	Now that you mention it, how about the 650 Dakar?? __________________ Beemers Past and Present: 74 R90S, 77 R100RS, 85 K100RS, 2x 87 K100RS, 96 R1100GS, 99 R1100S, 2002 R1150GS, 2005 F650 Dakar Plus the occasional Triumph, BSA, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and KTM but who's counting

02-13-2012, 03:51 PM	#172
Manneman Polarbear Joined: Oct 2011 Location: SCANIA Oddometer: 125	Now I´ve got a nut to crack for you! I´ve read all about Alex adventures and am a dedicated follower of his thread here and there´s where I saw the trailer. Well now I´ve decided that I want one. 2 problems: -1. My bike the Yamaha XT 660 X SM doesn´t excist in the US at all, never did... -2. I live in Sweden in northern Europe... -3. You´ll have to include a 24 gallon box with the shipment... It shouldn´t be a problem anyway I think if i just provide you with the right measurements, right? __________________ Ängelholm, Scania!

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02-16-2012, 08:28 AM	#180
ert01 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 27	I am eager to see it behind that DL1000... I have a 1000 as well and I may be in the market for one of these come springtime.