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Thanks for the reply, i didn’t really have a plan for how i wanted it set up exactly, mainly just trying to make it something unique and useful at the same time. I have a video where i talk a bit more in depth about my decisions with it, it’s a longer one, but if you have any specific questions i can try to answer them the best I can, thanks

You know, I see some of these folks building things & there's a lot of talented people. I'm not as I have no tools or real abilities to weld but I do like things built right. Decent quality & right the 1st time. Wheels/bearings to me need to be sized to where going the speed limits doesn't endanger you or anyone else. Full sized wheels & quality bearings are needed. I see some people put little "toy tires" on a trailer & expect to be pulling 1 ton of stuff - not wise. I digress, I have no specific questions right now but I'm interested when I see someone doing a certain quality of work & you caught my eye.... I'll chat w/ you soon, the Lord willing. peace

What’s up my friend, I hope you are well, all is good out here, just a retired TH-camr haha, doing a lot of landscaping at my house and growing all kinds of stuff, happy grow season, thanks for stopping by

They are the original ones form the 98 Kawasaki voyager xii, I just had custom fork boots covering the exposed pistons, it helps a lot with stopping dirt from getting inside them, super easy and cheap

@@JMERCHRIDES so they aren't air shocks or were they still?

Oh right! The back suspension was swapped yes, I thought you meant the front suspension, the rear springs are awesome I’ll see what they were it’s been a long time since I replaced them

They are progressive rear shocks, I’m not sure the exact model number but if you go on American voyager association they have parts lists and you can get lots of good info

They are called torsion axles, they are awesome, they use rubber inside to dampen

What’s up bill! I’m doing well and all is good over here, I hope you are having a nice winter season my friend ✌️

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Thank you

Thanks for watching, this project was fun

Thanks, it ended up looking like bad 60’s movie prop 😂

Yeah man it’s no joke! Pretty gnarly crosswinds, gotta be on your toes when pushing through them for sure. Happy riding ✌️✌️

They are called “torsion axles” and I think these were 500lb ones, they usually run for 300 - 500$ online. I’ll post a link to one similar for you. They are sick. Make sure to get the right hubs so that the number of holes on the wheels is correct, there are 4 and 5 holes RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED 500 lb. Torsional Stub Axles with 4-Bolt on 4 Inch Hubs (TSA-5100) a.co/d/hd85u62

Check out my playlists, it’s on there 👍

Right on man, motorcycles are fun but unfortunately we can’t ride forever, that’s why I try to make these videos when I can, too remember some rides and just have fun

Thank dude 🙏

Yes sir 💪 I’d like to do another road trip again at some point but in the meantime I’m still just doing day rides and will post these videos from time to time, I enjoy making them a lot. Thanks for stopping in dude ✌️

Cheers man, the roads can be tricky that’s for sure! Harder to stop a big van than a bike I’d imagine 😬

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Do you miss the trailer? Alot of work went into it, I wonder where it's at now? 🤔

No I don’t miss the trailer one bit, it was a fun project and I had a good time building it out, but it just wasn’t right for me and my riding style. I gave it to a guy at Bean Pot campground in Tennessee, so who knows where it’s at now. I bet he took it apart and scrapped it if I had to guess. Thanks for watching Kevin ✌️

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Thanks for stopping by, it’s been a while since I checked on this channel 😂

Man I LOVE watching the races up that mountain, what a rush that must be! Thanks for the share!

Yeah it was the road I originally wanted to go down but it had too much dirt on it, it was actually a paved road, just too dicey

Thanks for watching Tbird ✌️ I appreciate the support man, literally no one watches these but a couple of you guys, but I enjoy making them

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Right on! It’s beautiful here in Maine, a bit cold in the winter but worth it nonetheless. Thanks for watching man

Thanks man! You as well, have a great day

It handled great honestly, the torsion axles and the long tongue make them look further back than in actuality. But in the end I was going off of tongue weight, which is the important thing. But this thing wouldn’t even budge on the Highway at 75mph, lots of folks have lots of suggestions on how they would’ve done it, but for my first one I was very happy with how this came out. Had a blast on that trip

Thanks for thinking of me 🙏 it held up well on the trip until I gave it to a gentleman at beanpot campground in Tennessee. No issues with the frame whatsoever, I towed it about 1500 miles on lots of different terrain and had a fun time with it, but ultimately I didn’t really like towing a trailer all that much to be honest

Mine will get 41.5 but definitely not 50 ✌️

I wish I kept them, but unfortunately I don’t have them, a lot of the original parts were damaged, but I should have put everything in a box and set it aside, but this was winter of 2019/2020 and I wasn’t as focused on the parts at that time I think

Right on that’s good to know! Have a great trip, there’s nothing like getting out in the road again ✌️

Yeah for real, I couldn’t agree more, it was an adventure both ways for sure 🤙

I still do, I was setting it up for a road trip and wanted to change it for a more long distance / cruiser setup. I go over it in the videos after that one. But I’ve got it setup similar to this now.

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Thanks man, I love it here 🙌

Today is going to be even better! Let’s goooo

Thanks bro 🤙

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Hey dude! Check out Merch Grows, I have a new channel now 💯💯

Thanks Frank ✌️

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