How to Outfit a Motocross Trailer
- 1). Install a rolling-drawer, locking metal toolbox into the trailer near the front. Bolt this down to the floor and the wall of the trailer to make certain that it doesn't move around during transit. Aside from the motorcycle itself, this will be the heaviest item the trailer carries, so it's best to put it near the tongue of the trailer, not only to allow for the necessary space in the trailer's entryway, but also to counterbalance the weight of the motorcycle when it is loaded into the trailer.
- 2). Assemble a tool kit that includes all the tools you'll need to service the motorcross bike while you're on the road. This will include a socket set, adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, drive chain removal tool, tire irons and any specialty tools that your specific motorcycle may need. Keep a motorcycle jack or at least a motorcross motorcycle stand in the trailer to make servicing the tires and wheels easier.
- 3). Stock the trailer with at least two sets of tires for the bike, brake hardware including both the discs and the pads, extra plastic body panels, and at least two spare drive chains. Also carry spark plugs, extra air filters, spare wheels, gear cogs, a spare battery, and spare suspension components.
- 4). Install a fluorescent light on the ceiling of the trailer to make servicing the motorcycle at night inside the trailer easier. Have an LED work light on hand to shine light into hard-to-see areas of the engine during service. This will also make working on the motorcycle in the event of rain much easier, as you'll be able to stay dry during the motorcycle service.
- 5). Keep a small supply of gasoline in a gas can on hand during races. Particularly in rural areas, gas stations may not be open after races for you to fill up the tow vehicle or the motorcycle. Additional necessities you'll need include ratchet straps that will hold the motorcycle in place during transport, preventing the motorcycle from falling over.