how to load open trailer
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how to load open trailer
about killed myself trying to ride up a ramp on my trailer. lost my balance but saved by a helper.
Do angle iron side rail help on an open trailer. I don't see how.
If the bike is going to fall over it doesn't matter if the side rails are there or not?
Do angle iron side rail help on an open trailer. I don't see how.
If the bike is going to fall over it doesn't matter if the side rails are there or not?
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I don't ride my bike onto a trailer unless I have a ramp wide enough to put both my feet down. If you're talking about securing the bike to the trailer after it's loaded, my minimum is 4 tie-downs attached to eyebolts (or some other solid connection) in the floor of the trailer, so it doesn't matter if the trailer has sides or not.
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Here's the trailer. that aluminum looking thing on the right is my ramp that bolts to the rear bed.
Yep, I plan on using 6 ratchet tie downs. (one set black, one orange and one lime...you know, it's got to be colorful.
don't get the cinder block thing. I just hook the trailer up to my receiver.
Yep, I plan on using 6 ratchet tie downs. (one set black, one orange and one lime...you know, it's got to be colorful.
don't get the cinder block thing. I just hook the trailer up to my receiver.
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Don't turn your bike into a "trailer queen" or be a "*****" (We-Haul-Our-Rides-Everwhere)...ride it.
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I almost killed myself because I did not line up the ramp with the channel and the rear tire went up on and started teetering the edge...
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If you don't have a swale in your driveway -- Find one. As low as that trailer is, you shouldn't have much of an incline going onto it.
I'm a believer in trailering. Wish I had one but it would be just one more thing to store and maintain. Besides, my next door neighbor has one.
Don't let these guys bust your chops. My idea of 'roughing it' is the two-ply at the Holiday Inn. Besides, once you get to where you're going, you can use your tow vehicle for visiting strip joints, er, er,er, local museums and stuff.
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Put my $20 thou bike on a $300.00 trailer with mickey mouse 12in tires ? Not me!!!! If you must trailer, get a good tandem axle enclosed. Best case get some removable bags and RIDE. Mike