DIY - Homemade Dirt Bike Tug Strap

Have you gotten your dirt bike stuck in a mud pit out on a long trail ride? Did it take long to get it out? Did you lose all of your energy from pulling it out? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions, then I can help make life (well, riding.... but isn't riding your life anyway) a whole lot easier. If you don't know what a tug strap is, it's a piece of material that goes on the rear end of your seat that you can use to lift your dirt bike up.

First step is to get some material from a fabric or craft store. Should be pretty cheap because you only need a couple feet of it. You'll be looking for fabric that's similar to what tie-downs are made out of so it's strong enough. Two to three feet should be enough.

Next is to measure it up to the bike. Take the bolts off that hold the rear of the seat and side panels. Pull the rear of the seat up and take the material and put one end up to one of the seat bolt holes. Now, there are two ways you can do this, one will require a little more length in material, but will probably be more sturdy. First one is by putting the seat back down so the holes line up (ready for bolts to be screwed back in), then wrapping the material over the seat and lining it up with the other seat bolt hole. You should leave just enough slack in the strap over the seat so that you can fit a hand through it, but too loose will leave it hanging out, causing it to catch on your or another object not on the bike. Next is to mark the spots on the strap material where it lines up with the holes (a sharpie or marker will work). Now we'll look at the other option before we finish it...

The second way is to line up the start with the first hole, like we did for the first one. Instead of going over the seat now, first go under the seat with the strap, then wrap it around the top, and once again under the seat. So, it should be a complete loop around the bike (kinda' like what the Hot Wheels tracks did where you roll the car down the track and it does a loop, and then...Oh, never mind). Just remember to leave enough room for you hand. I guess the down-side to this route is that you have to wrap the strap around seat one more time when you take it off (big whoop!). The strap should now be lined up with the second hole; where we left off for the first strap...

After you have properly adjusted the strap and marked-up the holes, take it off. Now you will get the holes out to the correct size. You can do this by drilling them, or using a propane torch to heat a bolt/nail and burning a hole through the material.

A Simple Look at Kendon Trailers

Kendon Trailers have been available for quite some time now and they have accumulated tons of fame from people all over the world. These trailers have existed so long that there are various recent and improved models that are available each year.

Whenever you decide to travel somewhere close by or far away, you can rely on a Kendon trailer to get your motorcycle to the next destination safely. If you haven't, you should check out the newest and improved model for the Kendon trailer for 2011.

It's definitely better than the trailer that was out last year because the builder strives to please customers to give them a quality product. Let's focus a bit more on the features of the trailer. The trailer is a triangle shaped trailer that fits the size of most motorcycles. It is made out of steel, which is a sturdy quality material that will last you for many years to come.

Though the majority of motorcycles are built alike, some are smaller while others are bigger in size. The good news about Kendon trailers is that the front part can be adjusted depending on the size of the tires on your motorcycle. This means that these trailers are very versatile which is another reason why they are so popular compared to other trailer brands.

The models all adapt to different motorcycles structures as well and according to what motorcycle own will determine which model is best for you to purchase. A few of the models that are for sale include single rail, dual rail, Combo, and Chopper. So remember to choose accordingly for whichever motorcycle you own.

If for some reason you are having issues deciding on the correct Kendon trailer, then you can always result in checking out some reviews to see what buyers have to say about various different models of the Kendon Trailers. Online opinions can really aid in making your decision easy.

Keep in mind though, the trailer should fit your motorcycle, so only look at reviews for trailer styles that fit the style of motorcycle that you have. Reading the reviews is a great advantage to you as the buyer; however, you will not be able to honestly know just how well the trailer works until you have purchased one for yourself. The truth is that everyone has their own opinion on a product.

However, if you find that the majority of the opinions are positive then most certainly you will be happy with the trailer. The good news about Kendon Trailers is that you will see a lot positive reviews on them, so there is no reason to worry about whether or not you will be satisfied with purchasing one.

Previous Kendon trailer models will cost you less money than the newer styles, and you will most likely pay as low as nine hundred dollars for them, but the newer structures can cost up to three thousand dollars. Most of the models can carry a single motorcycle and if you decide on traveling with two then you will need a dual Kendon trailer.

Replacement parts for all trailer model(s) can be purchased online if you need them. You need to purchase a model that has pieces that are simple to come across online or in a store near you. Little parts for your trailer should be somewhat cheap to purchase. Kendon trailers are simple to store away in two different ways. You can store them away sitting flat on the ground inside a shed or a garage.