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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Can you/should you pull a trailer behind an '03 Wide Glide?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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You've got plenty of motor. Go for it.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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+1 with mike t.....same motor as a bagger....might as well try it...
 
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Well I don't know about a wide glide but I've pulled trailers behind my '02 Heritage for about 30,000 miles...
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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yes you can, should you....hell no if you need to haul that much crap just take your car
 
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Yeh I figure the motor was good for it, just not sure about the frame and weight balance of pullin a trailer. Debating on a long trip and sleeping out when we can instead of motels.The Trailer wouldn't have to be too big-tent and bags or maybe hammock and bags basically.
 
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yes you can, should you....hell no if you need to haul that much crap just take your car

What he said. If you need more room than what bags you can put on your bike can hold, than take the car.
 
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What he said. If you need more room than what bags you can put on your bike can hold, than take the car.
Haven't been on many cross country trips eh? I have and don't like having the bike strapped down with stuff everywhere.
 
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Originally Posted by glideridemike
Haven't been on many cross country trips eh? I have and don't like having the bike strapped down with stuff everywhere.
Been pulling a trailer with mine, shoot, I went to harbor freight and bought a 4' one to pull the kids around last Holloween. It'll do just fine.
 
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Been pulling a trailer with mine, shoot, I went to harbor freight and bought a 4' one to pull the kids around last Holloween. It'll do just fine.
Good to hear.
So how did you work the hitch setup? Have any pics?
 
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