Harbor freight mini trailer for hualing bikes

Ichrisbot · 12-29-2016, 02:15 AM

Not necessarily CB related, but I know if you folks like Chinese bikes then you're probably also A-OK with Chinese trailers (AKA Harbor Freight Haulmasters)!

I put together an album for the mini trailer kit I built recently for hauling bikes:
http://imgur.com/a/nDJa5

The model in the photos is my KTM, but I also plan on reconfiguring so I can haul both the KTM and my Hawk 250 out to the track or trail riding areas with my buddy.

I opted for the mini trailer rather than Harbor Freight's larger offerings due to room, I wanted to be able to fit it in a tiny cramped garage or pick it up and put it in the backyard. It also will work well for towing behind my little Saturn if need be.

Just wanted to throw this out there in case anyone has been considering one. The whole project cost around $230-240, I was mostly just sick of taking my truck topper off and on again, especially now that it's winter and I want to keep it on all the time.

**JerryHawk250** · 12-29-2016, 08:12 AM

Looks good. If all I had was my Hawk I would do the same. But I have 3 vehicles to carry. My only suggestion would be to put a running light on the 2x12 at the rear for those tail gaters at night.

2LZ · 12-29-2016, 10:08 AM

Wow....yours is way more functional than my version of the same trailer.

I had this grand idea of giving my cart a break for the bigger stuff (boulders, stumps) and then also getting involved with the tourist trap up the street (Daffodil Hill) and maybe hauling some kids around so I built the removable gates....but then some plans never come to fruition.

The trailer isn't used much. I may go your route! Thanks!

BlackBike · 12-29-2016, 12:07 PM

Man, that is a great job and at the right price. Just keep an eye on those tiny wheels and tires spinning 40 bazillion rpm back there.

Ichrisbot · 12-29-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Looks good. If all I had was my Hawk I would do the same. But I have 3 vehicles to carry. My only suggestion would be to put a running light on the 2x12 at the rear for those tail gaters at night.

Good thought, at the very least I ought to put some reflective tape on there, if not a running light. Should be easy to wire that in there.

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Originally Posted by 2LZ

Wow....yours is way more functional than my version of the same trailer.

I had this grand idea of giving my cart a break for the bigger stuff (boulders, stumps) and then also getting involved with the tourist trap up the street (Daffodil Hill) and maybe hauling some kids around so I built the removable gates....but then some plans never come to fruition.

The trailer isn't used much. I may go your route! Thanks!

Looks great!

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Originally Posted by BlackBike

Man, that is a great job and at the right price. Just keep an eye on those tiny wheels and tires spinning 40 bazillion rpm back there.

I've heard they aren't great, I cleaned all the chinese grease out and repacked the bearings with Mobil 1 synthetic, hopefully that helps. The bearings themselves look decent. I'll likely upgrade to larger wheels and tires once these start wearing out for sure.

Sport Rider · 12-29-2016, 06:01 PM

no pics of mine. I bought an old used worn out trailer for 100 bucks about 5 years ago. I put a new hf axle, hubs and wheels on it. I would suggest at least going to the 12 inch wheels when you can. they are rated for higher speeds. I towed mine from NC to colorado last year and didnt miss a beat.

12-29-2016, 02:15 AM	#1
Ichrisbot Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 108	Harbor freight mini trailer for hualing bikes Not necessarily CB related, but I know if you folks like Chinese bikes then you're probably also A-OK with Chinese trailers (AKA Harbor Freight Haulmasters)! I put together an album for the mini trailer kit I built recently for hauling bikes: http://imgur.com/a/nDJa5 The model in the photos is my KTM, but I also plan on reconfiguring so I can haul both the KTM and my Hawk 250 out to the track or trail riding areas with my buddy. I opted for the mini trailer rather than Harbor Freight's larger offerings due to room, I wanted to be able to fit it in a tiny cramped garage or pick it up and put it in the backyard. It also will work well for towing behind my little Saturn if need be. Just wanted to throw this out there in case anyone has been considering one. The whole project cost around $230-240, I was mostly just sick of taking my truck topper off and on again, especially now that it's winter and I want to keep it on all the time.
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12-29-2016, 08:12 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,850	Looks good. If all I had was my Hawk I would do the same. But I have 3 vehicles to carry. My only suggestion would be to put a running light on the 2x12 at the rear for those tail gaters at night. __________________ 2025 Lifan KPT 400 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 (Sold) 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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12-29-2016, 10:08 AM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	Nice idea! Wow....yours is way more functional than my version of the same trailer. I had this grand idea of giving my cart a break for the bigger stuff (boulders, stumps) and then also getting involved with the tourist trap up the street (Daffodil Hill) and maybe hauling some kids around so I built the removable gates....but then some plans never come to fruition. The trailer isn't used much. I may go your route! Thanks! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 Last edited by 2LZ; 02-06-2019 at 10:18 AM.
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12-29-2016, 12:07 PM	#4
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Man, that is a great job and at the right price. Just keep an eye on those tiny wheels and tires spinning 40 bazillion rpm back there. __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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12-29-2016, 06:01 PM	#6
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,149	no pics of mine. I bought an old used worn out trailer for 100 bucks about 5 years ago. I put a new hf axle, hubs and wheels on it. I would suggest at least going to the 12 inch wheels when you can. they are rated for higher speeds. I towed mine from NC to colorado last year and didnt miss a beat.
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