Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

[BikerGran]

The original description said 'small amount of building required' - well that's ok, if I can put a bike together I reckon I can manage this.  But there's no paperwork with it.

 

Phoned them and spoke to a bloke who didn't seem to know much but thought they didn't send any instructions normally, he'll get the bloke who deals with the dollies to phone me when he gets back.

But am I unreasonable expecting some sort of parts list and simple instructions?

[nabsim]

Well usually when you get any type of flat pack item it will have a parts list and at least an exploded diagram Bobbi so I dont think you are being unreasonable. Its nice to know you have all the bits and you have assembled them in the right order before putting a trike on it whether or not you chose/need to read it.

[spanners]

well its just so simple,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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[BikerGran]

Cheers folks - parts list and instructions just popped into my inbox so I guess that's pretty good service from Autowbars - off to tackle the job now!

 

[BikerGran]

All the nuts are nylocs - does that mean I don't need to use threadlock or should I use it anyway?  If so, is the red one right cos that's what I've got!

[hunter]

Bobbie,You dont need Threadlock, but if you feel you want to use it, piece of mind,then do so,
But you dont need it.

[kevsky]

seems an awful lot of nuts and bolts there I'd make doubley sure everyones as tight as possible bobbie

[BikerGran]

Well I decided against the threadlock.

There are a lot of nuts and bolts - actually 4 bolts and 4 nuts too many!  But I'm not complaining about that.

I did have to clean up one of the bolt holes before the bolt would go in which took as a while as I only have little detailing files!

The parts list and instruction are a bit rudimentary - I reckon he typed it out quick for me.  Some bolts have washers, some dont, and it doesn't always tell me where to use the washers.  Tells me which way round to put the mudguard hangers ('long end at the back') but not which way up.  Stuff like that would make me hesitate to recommend to anyone with no experience with spannering unless they had someone to do it for them, but other than that it looks a good solid bit of kit - not finished building it yet cos being a laydee I have to do other stuff like cooking meals for the man...............

[madron]

would like to see some pictures of it when you can

[BikerGran]

Here it is.....

The parts

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

Came with no parts list or instructions but when I phoned they emailed them to me - a bit lacking but good enough.
The finished article from various angles

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

 

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

The rear 'rocker' section of the wheel holder has 2 alternative holes for smaller wheels.

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

 

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

I did think I might have been able to load without a ramp then hitch to the car - but obviously not!

Trike dolly arrived - and the Simmer Dim!

[madron]

doesnt look a bad bit o kit n looks fairly easy to put together if mechanically minded and when built should do the job

[BikerGran]

Well I'm reasonably mechanically minded (I've rebuilt a bike and worked on cars) but deciding which way round the rocker section should go - and the indespension units - good job I had my other trailer to look at.

I've got 4 bolts and nuts left over but no empty holes so I guess they were extra! 

Trouble is I realise I forgot to order a trailer board so if I get the glad word from the bikeshop tomorrowe I spose I'll have to bite the bullet and pay Halfords price!  And I need a ramp which I thought I could do without - might have to construct a wooden one from a bit of builder's board that's currently masquerading as a shelf in the garage.

[one arm bandit]

i may be wrong or possibly getting mixed up with auto's or somthing ive dremt up ?but when you towing rwd a fair distance is it not wise to put extra oil in the diff?

[BikerGran]

Trike diff or car?

Can't honestly see why.

[one arm bandit]

if the vehical being towed is rwd and the rear wheels are free running as with a dolly, i cant see why either as the wheels and diff are working as if it would be when being driven, but its because i thought it strange that i remember reading it somewhere. thought it worth a mention after you recent engine probs....... what was the outcome of that by the way bg??