Wow! I can't put it any differently. :thumbup:
I have test rode it. I have issues with the Ujoint. Need to get a better ujoint that doesnt have as much slop in it. In addition I have excess movement in the pins holding the Ujoint to the trailer and hitch. So the whole trailer kinda rocks side to side. Still pulls straight, but rocks and inturn moves the bike around too.
All I can say is WOW!!! I want one!! What was the total cost on this project if I may ask?? New shock for the bike, stator upgrade for added current draw, and everything else?? That totally rocks!!
Do you need to have quick disconnects on both sides of the U Joint? Seems like it's integral to the trailer...... either weld it into the neck, or press fit, or put it in with a threaded arrangement... use the pin to keep it from backing out, rather than as the load bearing portion of the connection.
Why not go straight to an automotive U Joint? You could also source a good one from anywhere that supports PTO equipement like used on farm implements. One that has roller bearings for the pivots should remove the slop at that point.
Looks good! :thumbup:
I changed the bolts that hold the ujoint to the trailer and hitch today. (Purchased shorter ones) When putting in the the new hardware I put a bit of electrical tape around the bolt, just one pass across it. Most of the tape at the end pushed out, but I tightened the heck out of it and low and behold, no more movement in the pins. Now the only movement is in the ujoint, which is much less than before. We will see how it pulls tomorrow on the way to the expo.
-bryan