Trailers ?
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
I know a guy with a Goldwing, that pulled a trailer with another Goldwing on it. Don't be that guy. He doesn't do that anymore. Now, he uses a hotshot with a 40' trailer to move lots of bikes all over the USA.
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From: Lewisberry PA
for 2 bikes I would go tandem axel. I have a 7*12 but if I do it again, I will go 8*14.
I also bought black, but would go white to see if its any cooler in there in the summer.
What else, jacks in the rear for loading if not connected to the tow vehicle, I would not buy nose again, I dont think there would be any difference in mpg while towing.
Vents, on the sides, not the roof...
What other questions do you have?
I also bought black, but would go white to see if its any cooler in there in the summer.
What else, jacks in the rear for loading if not connected to the tow vehicle, I would not buy nose again, I dont think there would be any difference in mpg while towing.
Vents, on the sides, not the roof...
What other questions do you have?
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From: Merrimack NH
Got a 7x12 Haulmark v-nose. Can stagger two Roadglides. V-nose does make it easier to get to the front tie down against the outside wall. If I could do it again, I'd get an 8x14 as stated above. Little extra space never hurts.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
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From: Florida
For hauling my bike I am currently using an Aluma. They are a little pricey for a small trailer but quality built and only weighs 465 pounds.
http://www.alumaklm.com/item/44-mc10...e-trailer.html
http://www.alumaklm.com/item/44-mc10...e-trailer.html
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From: Brooklyn
Who hauls a Bagger? Isn't the point of a bagger to ride long distance??? Sorry I just don't understand the bikes on or in a trailer thing. If you re going that far away fly and rent, that's what I do..
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From: Omaha
There are many reasons why somebody would trailer a bike vs. riding it.
Do a forum search, I'm sure your get a lot of hits that render many reasons.
Back to the thread subject.
My trailer as previously shown is a modular but it is 5' X 12'.
The 12' is fine but the 5' is a bit tight when tying down and getting around the bike. An extra 1' would make a big difference.
So for 1 bike I'd go at least 6' X 12' but a 5' X 10' is workable.
For 2 bikes I'd got with at least at least 7' X 14'.
Last edited by Bluraven; Jan 17, 2016 at 12:57 PM.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
While I don't trailer my scooter ... I do pull a trailer WITH my scooter. That way I can go for as long as I want and have the necessary things that have kept me married for more than 46 years . Lighten up "Scrambler" ...
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From: west Michigan
I trailered my Bagger 8 miles through the snow, to a storage room last month. Currently, I have a BMW stored in that trailer. If I go to Bike Week this year, I'll trailer a bike. I bought a bike 200 miles North of where I live, and I trailered it home. I trailer my dirt bike(s) to the trail heads. Does this help you "understand the bikes on or in a trailer thing"?