happy trails side skid plate prototype.

[Scott]

I recently acquired a trailer frame from my neighbor that I wanted to build into a 2-3 rail motorcycle trailer. The thing has no numbers or anything on it, no place to mount a plate, and no title or registration from my neighbor. I'm new to Texas, being a Montana resident in the military, and want to do this right. The trailer is about 8 feet long, weighs under 200 pounds right now, and has working lights attached. Does anyone know if I even need to title this thing, and if so, how do I do it? Thanks in advance, Scott

[Jeff Layton]

You should be able to title it as a homebuilt trailer: ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-inf ... tr-305.pdf I looked for the exact procedure online, but couldn't find it. BUT that's all handled through the County Tax Assessor-Collector's offices, and I've always found mine to be *very* helpful in walking me through the various procedures. Find yours at: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/vtr/tacoffices/tacoffices.htm When you get the details, do please post them, as I just bought some plans online for building my own trailer! (www.trailerplans.com) Jeff Layton Message: 17 Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 21:45:01 -0000 From: "Scott" Subject: Texas trailer requirements NKLR I recently acquired a trailer frame from my neighbor that I wanted to build into a 2-3 rail motorcycle trailer. The thing has no numbers or anything on it, no place to mount a plate, and no title or registration from my neighbor. I'm new to Texas, being a Montana resident in the military, and want to do this right. The trailer is about 8 feet long, weighs under 200 pounds right now, and has working lights attached. Does anyone know if I even need to title this thing, and if so, how do I do it? Thanks in advance, Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Randy Jackson]

Scott wrote:

>I recently acquired a trailer frame that I wanted to build into a motorcycle trailer. The thing has no numbers, no title or registration. I'm new to Texas. The trailer is about 8 feet long, weighs under 200 pounds right now, and has working lights attached.Does anyone know if I even need to title this thing, and if so, how do I do it? >Scott >

Scott, you will need to register it as a home made trailer. Check with your county's Tax office. They can walk you through the proceedure. Later, Randy Jackson 22307 Hazy Hollow Dr Spicewood, TX 78669 512-264-0061 http://www.realtime.net/~rafter/ American Motorcyclist Association #278399 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club #3173 Gold Wing Road Riders Association #175436 Yamaha XS/XJ 1100 Owners Association Turbo Motorcycle Owners International Association And a new owner of a '02 KLR 650...

[anubus70]

If anybody would like to see some pics of home-made side skid plates I bolted to the sides of my H.T. N.W. rear racks, I'd be glad to email you the photos. The 1/2" thick heavy duty plastic/lexan should be very effective in a fall & you probably could just sling soft saddle bags over them without removal. I use two Pelican 1520's and wanted a substitute for when I was just runnin around town. Munroe