Any welders/metal workers out there?

[DrownedRat]

Call me greedy, but this summer I was hoping to combine my two favourite outdoor activities... Motorcycles and SCUBA diving. What I'm looking for is someone interested in a little side project. I need to mount some sort of trailer hitch to my bike so I can tow a uni-trailer to carry my dive equipment. I've only found one shop over in Hull that will do the job but they are very expensive (and considering the uni-trailers start at about $1200cdn I'd like to save some money where I can). Has anyone done this sort of thing before? I know that cruisers are pretty easy to modify for a trailer but the challenge here is a 2001 Katana 750. I chatted with my mechanic and he says the bike will handle a trailer no problem, just might be difficult finding someone to mount the hitch.
Anyhoo, any input would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

 

[pipedope]

But I would look for a bolt on solution. If nothing else to preserve the resale value of the bike.

 

[DrownedRat]

Forgot to mention that. I'm not looking to weld it to the frame lol. I would need the hitch custom made to fit.

But I would look for a bolt on solution. If nothing else to preserve the resale value of the bike.

 

[Under Michael]

Call me greedy, but this summer I was hoping to combine my two favourite outdoor activities... Motorcycles and SCUBA diving. What I'm looking for is someone interested in a little side project. I need to mount some sort of trailer hitch to my bike so I can tow a uni-trailer to carry my dive equipment. I've only found one shop over in Hull that will do the job but they are very expensive (and considering the uni-trailers start at about $1200cdn I'd like to save some money where I can). Has anyone done this sort of thing before? I know that cruisers are pretty easy to modify for a trailer but the challenge here is a 2001 Katana 750. I chatted with my mechanic and he says the bike will handle a trailer no problem, just might be difficult finding someone to mount the hitch.
Anyhoo, any input would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Hey Shawn, I know a guy who does quality work. Owns and operates a full CNC machine and does custom welding. Call me and I'll dig up a number.
UM

 

[DrownedRat]

Excellent, I'll see you at the Connie on sat and we can chat then. I'll give you a shout if I miss you a tthe site

Hey Shawn, I know a guy who does quality work. Owns and operates a full CNC machine and does custom welding. Call me and I'll dig up a number.
UM