I'll start with; Yes, {I know} I'm a sinner. {I prefer to trailer to events rather than ride cross country}.
So, please keep the insults to a minimum...
After years of trailering, I got tired of using Tie Down Straps to hold my bikes on the trailer.
I wanted something that was more secure/less work.
So, about 5 years ago I worked out a way to use Turnbuckles to secure my bikes.
To make it work:
I installed spools on my axles and turnbuckles on my trailers.
NOTE: The Spools are easy to install, and removable after I take the bike off the trailer.
{I've done this of 4 different bikes so far; C-14 / C-10 / Triumph Tiger / FJR}
The bikes are extremely secure on the trailer, and the turnbuckles are far easier and "safer" to use than Tie Down Straps..
After they worked on my trailers, I helped a few friends install the same set up on their trailer's.
Since then, I've been asked to make and sell them to other people.
But, I choose not to do this. {as it's a lot of work to machine the parts on my baby lathe}
That said;
I've been getting requests from others, and I'm now considering building these for others to use on a C-14.
My thought is to have a number of pieces machined, assemble the spool assemblies, and supply the turnbuckles.
(Anybody that buys them would only have to attach the turnbuckles to their trailer).
Before I start researching the cost of machining the parts,
I'm wondering if there is any interest?
ie; {If your a fellow sinner} "Is this of any interest to you"?
Ride safe, Ted
PS: I'm not in this for the $$.
,,,,,,,,Costs will be kept to a minimum.
UPDATE: Changed the name Spindle to Spool...
So, please keep the insults to a minimum...
After years of trailering, I got tired of using Tie Down Straps to hold my bikes on the trailer.
I wanted something that was more secure/less work.
So, about 5 years ago I worked out a way to use Turnbuckles to secure my bikes.
To make it work:
I installed spools on my axles and turnbuckles on my trailers.
NOTE: The Spools are easy to install, and removable after I take the bike off the trailer.
{I've done this of 4 different bikes so far; C-14 / C-10 / Triumph Tiger / FJR}
The bikes are extremely secure on the trailer, and the turnbuckles are far easier and "safer" to use than Tie Down Straps..
After they worked on my trailers, I helped a few friends install the same set up on their trailer's.
Since then, I've been asked to make and sell them to other people.
But, I choose not to do this. {as it's a lot of work to machine the parts on my baby lathe}
That said;
I've been getting requests from others, and I'm now considering building these for others to use on a C-14.
My thought is to have a number of pieces machined, assemble the spool assemblies, and supply the turnbuckles.
(Anybody that buys them would only have to attach the turnbuckles to their trailer).
Before I start researching the cost of machining the parts,
I'm wondering if there is any interest?
ie; {If your a fellow sinner} "Is this of any interest to you"?
Ride safe, Ted
PS: I'm not in this for the $$.
,,,,,,,,Costs will be kept to a minimum.
UPDATE: Changed the name Spindle to Spool...
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