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Offline Dragonstaff

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Bit the Bullet
« on: February 02, 2022, 07:26:51 PM »
Found this on the Trailer Owners facebook page, and couldn't let it go. 650 ks later, it is home.

2005 Shadow, with a poly block swivel hitch. No brakes though, but it tows well empty, and only cost me 0.1km per litre, which I think I can forgive. Did include the inverter for the solar, and a tiny MC battery to go with it. That shall become some sort of small deep cycle one in due time.

Now all I need is a rack on the lid for an extra swag. Maybe.

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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2022, 07:36:17 PM »
That it doesnt have brakes is no surprise, its a light trailer so doesnt really need brakes. Its a good looking trailer.

Come to think of it , I havent heard of any bike trailers with brakes, which is good as you dont need the hassle and expense of fitting brake controllers
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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2022, 07:56:48 PM »
Come to think of it , I havent heard of any bike trailers with brakes, which is good as you dont need the hassle and expense of fitting brake controllers

I have seen some with over-ride brakes on the hitch, but not electric. Mainly on the heavier camper types.
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2022, 08:13:42 PM »
Yes, a very neat looking unit.  And now an opportunity for different adventures.

Come to think of it , I havent heard of any bike trailers with brakes, which is good as you dont need the hassle and expense of fitting brake controllers

I have seen some with over-ride brakes on the hitch, but not electric. Mainly on the heavier camper types.


Yes, brakes are very common.  My Elite Camper had (I suppose it still has) brakes.



These are an hydraulic over-ride disc set-up, very effective and a must in IMHO.

And my current Classic trailer has a similar set-up.



(If you squint, you may be able to see the brake fluid reservoir.)

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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2022, 09:23:58 PM »
Nice.
A man rides on his STeed, says “Why am I short of attention? Got a short little span of attention”.

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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2022, 10:32:31 PM »
Ah, my brain has updated with my 4x4, and was thinking Redarc electronic brake controller. I forgot about the "OLD" over run brakes..

I have been talking to that guy Al Ziemer to much maybe.. :)
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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2022, 06:25:17 AM »
Great pickup Dragonstaff.    :thumb
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Re: Bit the Bullet
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2022, 06:51:50 PM »
Well, having played with it a bit, I can say that the solar panel is now only there for decoration. It has had water under it, and the wires have corroded off too close to where they go into the plug for me to repair. Although if I can work out what the USB socket on it does, I may be able to use it to charge a power bank or something.

Of course, all paperwork for it is long gone. Not even a brand on it to help.
THERE ARE OLD RIDERS, AND THERE ARE BOLD RIDERS, BUT THERE ARE DAMN FEW OLD AND BOLD RIDERS.

Keep the dirty side down.

2003 ST 1300
1984 1200 Goldwing
1981 GL 500 Silverwing
1980 CX500
(Not all bikes are running at the current time)