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  1. Oldjeep

    OldJeeps trailer build

    I definitely have dents in my mufflers too from the spools and hitch. I took a hammer and clearanced them some more
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    OldJeeps trailer build

    Better?
  3. Oldjeep

    OldJeeps trailer build

    No reason it wouldn't work functionally on FJR. My hitch attaches via a "skewer" partially. The FJR axle is hollow. My issue with that trailer is it is meant for off road and there is no way I would run that tire/axle system at sustained highway speeds.
  4. Oldjeep

    Road Noise

    Earplugs?
  5. Oldjeep

    OldJeeps trailer build

    Not entirely innovated. I kinda copied a prototype that Pasq had been promoting for years. They are finally starting to produce their trailers, although they have changed quite a bit since their original idea. Their setup is pretty cool (and really expensive - $6-7K) and their hitch setup is...
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    OldJeeps trailer build

    Empty it is somewhere around 150 lbs
  7. Oldjeep

    OldJeeps trailer build

    Someone was asking about this in another thread. Few pics of the build. Trailer was built with a crashed 2002 FZ1 and a 3rd wheel trailer hitch.
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    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    I'll post them in another thread
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    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    LOL - not directed at you or anyone in particular. Just - as an example, my wife and I are about 320 combined - plenty of riders weigh that alone. The trailer loaded is about 250-300. Now that 250-300 doesn't put any load on the suspension like a frame mounted 2 wheel trailer hitch does, so...
  10. Oldjeep

    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    Someone and their wife ;) Sidecar is something I would never personally consider. Takes all the lean out of the bike and compromises cornering, may as well take the convertible at that point.
  11. Oldjeep

    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    Sounds about right. Although I have never pulled a dual wheel trailer with a motorcycle. I know people always say this about towing with their pickup, but I really don't notice the trailer behind me at all (unless I have to back up). Honestly the FJR with me on it and the trailer loaded is...
  12. Oldjeep

    Steering head socket vs spanner for setting torque

    I bought mine from here https://gbmotorcycleproducts.com/yamaha-fjr-1300-steering-stem-nut-socket/
  13. Oldjeep

    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    I'm trying to remember what exactly the problem was with mine, but I tried diodes on bike and bike was fine. But without the isolator, there was an issue with the trailer lights.
  14. Oldjeep

    Slider Recommendations

    If you get full crash bars, the mirrors do not touch ground. I had to set my bike down on my rgaza bars after screwing up trying to back up my single wheel trailer once. Only thing on ground was the crash bars.
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    Cracks in the Aft SubFrame

    I assume you used an isolator? If not you'll get some fun lighting things going on. My wiring is a combination of this https://www.northerntool.com/products/hopkins-towing-solutions-trailer-tail-light-converter-model-48845-638845 And this https://admorelighting.com/product/a-fjr2/#description
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