wanting opinions on fabricating a trailer and hitch

[Seth Matthews]

I have a 1980 Suzuki GS100G I have a windjammer, side bags, and the vetter trunk, keeping it simple as possible. would a single wheeled trailer be better, or are 2 wheels better. any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[brianinpa]

I am kind of partial to the two wheel design. This started life as a 14 foot boat trailer... it's been put on a diet.

It's nothing special, just big enough for my camping gear.

 

[Seth Matthews]

any ideas on how to fabricate a hitch?

 

[brianinpa]

I don't know the GS1000 frame, but on the Goldwing, the trailer hitch replaces the rear "bumper" to the stock saddlebag crash guards. I made a hitch once but never used it because I was give a crash guard set and never needed to use it.

Again, on the Goldwing, I found the strongest part of the frame (passenger footrest mounting points) and ran square tubing back, bending it slightly where needed. Not very much bending was needed. Then I anchored it to the point where the rear fender attaches to the frame.

It shouldn't be any different on other big bikes. Here are a couple examples of "home brewed" hitches.

http://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=11583&p=179728#p179728

 

[brianinpa]

Here is one to consider...

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bedf...ts/suzuki-gs1000-gsx1100-tow-hitch/1092401542