Build a small utility trailer for Zongshen Sierra 200? - Page 8

SpudRider · 05-09-2011, 03:08 AM

Thanks for the update, Jak. Your "stealth" Zong and trailer combination look great!

Of course you know, we expect ride reports, with lots of photographs, from your stealth camping expeditions!

P.S. I'm shocked your friend wouldn't trade his WR250 straight up for your Zong/trailer combination! 8O Oh well; his loss is your gain! 8)

Spud

katoranger · 05-09-2011, 08:19 AM

You are travelling through my native area. If you have any problems my parents live in Worthington, MN (shop with lots of tools) and I grew up in Northwest IA right at the top of the scenic byway.

Barnone · 05-09-2011, 09:03 AM

Nice trailer and I would put the load in the trailer up to close to 90 lbs since you have 7 gallons of liquid that has to weight 60 lbs including containers.
I've had 60 lbs in my bicycle cargo trailer and don't feel it except on rough gravel roads even behind my CT70 clone.

Weldangrind · 05-09-2011, 10:35 AM

Of course you're right, Vince. I failed to notice the water that's good for 20lbs right there. I would be curious to know what the entire trailer weighs, including the cargo. The bikw isn't carrying all of that weight of course, but I'm curious about how much it's pulling. The weak link in the system is likely the clutch, IMHO.

FastDoc · 05-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Geat stuff. We are all excited for you! Thanks for sharing the pics!

That WR is the cat's ass of 250 D/S's. About $1,500 more than I paid for my KLX but fuel injected and an aluminum frame. Curiously exactly the same weight though. :wink:

I love your riding area. I'm not surprised that your well designed and well constructed trailer is working out well. I'd only throw in my caution to avoid braking downhill, especially in the soft stuff, and/or in a turn.

SpudRider · 05-09-2011, 01:38 PM

I second Doc's admonition regarding braking.

The Zong's brakes are adequate, but not powerful. :roll: The Zong also has a good Yamaha clutch, but the bike is geared very high from the factory with its 15T/46T sprocket ratio. If you haven't done so already, I encourage you to install a 13T countershaft sprocket on your bike. This smaller sprocket will give you more torque to pull your trailer, increase compression braking to help you slow down, and ease punishment on your bike's clutch.

Spud

davidsonsgccc · 05-12-2011, 09:40 AM

that is a really cool trailer. maybe you could build a compact generator and have power on your camping trips also.

rikosaur · 07-04-2011, 07:39 AM

HI! Does anyone have suggestions for wheel size on these trailers? I am seeing 15,16, and 20 inch wheel sizes on the E-BAY rigs that are for sale.I like the 20 inch wheel model,as it has the widest cargo area bed of all the three most popular trailers,although it is all steel instead of aluminum... Please,all your thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated! THANKS,SINCERELY, RICK SAVIDGE.

Barnone · 07-04-2011, 09:04 AM

rikosaur,
Maybe not a big deal but seems to me that 20" wheels will be the best size because of less revolutions per mile.

AOSOM cargo trailer with a load for the dump.

05-09-2011, 03:08 AM	#106
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for the update, Jak. Your "stealth" Zong and trailer combination look great! Of course you know, we expect ride reports, with lots of photographs, from your stealth camping expeditions! P.S. I'm shocked your friend wouldn't trade his WR250 straight up for your Zong/trailer combination! 8O Oh well; his loss is your gain! 8) Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-09-2011, 08:19 AM	#107
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You are travelling through my native area. If you have any problems my parents live in Worthington, MN (shop with lots of tools) and I grew up in Northwest IA right at the top of the scenic byway. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-09-2011, 10:35 AM	#109
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Of course you're right, Vince. I failed to notice the water that's good for 20lbs right there. I would be curious to know what the entire trailer weighs, including the cargo. The bikw isn't carrying all of that weight of course, but I'm curious about how much it's pulling. The weak link in the system is likely the clutch, IMHO. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-09-2011, 11:32 AM	#110
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Geat stuff. We are all excited for you! Thanks for sharing the pics! That WR is the cat's ass of 250 D/S's. About $1,500 more than I paid for my KLX but fuel injected and an aluminum frame. Curiously exactly the same weight though. :wink: I love your riding area. I'm not surprised that your well designed and well constructed trailer is working out well. I'd only throw in my caution to avoid braking downhill, especially in the soft stuff, and/or in a turn. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-09-2011, 01:38 PM	#111
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I second Doc's admonition regarding braking. The Zong's brakes are adequate, but not powerful. :roll: The Zong also has a good Yamaha clutch, but the bike is geared very high from the factory with its 15T/46T sprocket ratio. If you haven't done so already, I encourage you to install a 13T countershaft sprocket on your bike. This smaller sprocket will give you more torque to pull your trailer, increase compression braking to help you slow down, and ease punishment on your bike's clutch. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-09-2011, 09:03 AM	#108
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,351	Nice trailer and I would put the load in the trailer up to close to 90 lbs since you have 7 gallons of liquid that has to weight 60 lbs including containers. I've had 60 lbs in my bicycle cargo trailer and don't feel it except on rough gravel roads even behind my CT70 clone.
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05-12-2011, 09:40 AM	#112
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	that is a really cool trailer. maybe you could build a compact generator and have power on your camping trips also. __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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07-04-2011, 07:39 AM	#113
rikosaur Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CAPE COD Posts: 25	BIKE TRAILER WHEEL SIZE HI! Does anyone have suggestions for wheel size on these trailers? I am seeing 15,16, and 20 inch wheel sizes on the E-BAY rigs that are for sale.I like the 20 inch wheel model,as it has the widest cargo area bed of all the three most popular trailers,although it is all steel instead of aluminum... Please,all your thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated! THANKS,SINCERELY, RICK SAVIDGE.
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07-04-2011, 09:04 AM	#114
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,351	rikosaur, Maybe not a big deal but seems to me that 20" wheels will be the best size because of less revolutions per mile. AOSOM cargo trailer with a load for the dump.
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