Create a motorcycle cargo trailer with ingenuity, design and supplies. Engage the help of a welder friend and create your own trailer. Convert a rooftop carrier into a trailer. Rooftop carriers are relatively inexpensive and can be converted with some planning and know-how. Look for plans online or create your own. Customize the shape and style and paint it in a similar or contrasting color to your bike. The whole project, including trailer lights, safety chains and a paint job can be completed for less than $500. For project-seeking penny pinchers, this is a sure bet.
Splurge for a top of the line motorcycle cargo trailer designed to match your bike. Each trailer comes with a paint job color-matched to your bike. Choose from a range of different styles and sizes. The average size of a cargo trailer ranges from 17 to 23 cubic feet. Look for features like interior lights, carpet, cooler package, garbage bag, rims, independent suspension, spoiler and chrome accents. If you are looking to cut costs some of the trailers can be purchased as base packages or if you want it all the same trailer might have a fully loaded option. Ask the sales agent if you can skip the paint and choose the factory black or white color as this might help keep things within your budget.
Novelty cargo trailers for motorcycles come in many shapes and sizes. Purchase a cargo trailer for your pet to travel in. Pet trailers are customized according to the size of your pet. Each trailer includes windows on each side with options for vents and partitions. Partitions are used if you have a smaller dog, to allow you to create cargo space. Another option is to order a horse-style cargo trailer painted with customized graphics. The horse-style trailers can be paint matched to the color of your bike or choose the novelty black trailer with a real horsehair tail. This trailer is designed to make it look like a miniature horse is riding with your cargo.
