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Old 10-17-2016, 02:53 PM
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I recently purchased a 7x14 all aluminum enclosed trailer which I plan on using the haul my softail without bags, and a sportster.
I'm looking for advice on bike placement, considering tongue weight and trailer sway.
The trailer only has 4 recessed d-rings in each corner right now.
I might need to carry 3 bikes at one point as well.
Do you think 4 would squeeze in?
Any advice and photos of your setup, or experiences is greatly appreciated.
 
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You might try chalking out the trailer floorplan on your driveway.
Then position various bike in the marked chalk.
It'll give you an idea of how much space you have to play with.
Easier than rolling them into the trailer.


I have an enclosed aluminum 5X8 w/V-nose.
I can haul either my Sportster or Ultra but not both.
They do use up the room.
 

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Thanks for the response.
I forgot to say, my trailer has a 2' v-nose
 
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MachU do a search and check out the results, This has been addressed before. I have the same type trailer and I carry a 13 Limited and a 01 Dyna and could easily fit a third.
 
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Thanks , How is your placement?, I'm concerned about weight distribution also.
 
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