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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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Looking for both:
- one to put the bike/s on
- one to tow behind the bike.

What are good types and or models for either ?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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well as far as hauling goes 7x12 enclosed square frt you can get 2 full size bangers in it be staggering them.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cowpoke
Looking for both:
- one to put the bike/s on
- one to tow behind the bike.

What are good types and or models for either ?
A Landscape-type trailer with a ramp/tailgate is probably the cheapest bike hauling trailer.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 12:06 PM
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Bushtec for pulling behind the bike is the only way to go!

http://www.bushtec.com/
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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I've had two Bushtec's over the years. The first one I pulled with a 1800 Wing at speeds the Harley could only dream of. They don't bounce and they track like train. The best made for the long haul. But, $$$ You really have to know your going to put on big miles.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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IMO the best trailer to haul with is an Ironhorse Trailer.
http://www.ironhorsetrailers.com

My trailer isn't an Ironhorse but it's a similar.




 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Meyers trailer for behind the bike. http://www.meyerstrailer.com/
 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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If the pull behind trailer is for occasional use, nothing wrong with the Harbor Freight Tag Along. Less than $400.00. There are a couple of things you need to do to it before using like changing the grease in the hubs but, I've pulled one thousands of miles, loaded up with camping gear with no problems. You can put a cooler on the front (I put a 48qt on mine) and carry drinks and food. They work great.

 
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Old Jan 16, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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Carry a bike....

I have an R&R 5X8 V-nose with a ramp to carry my bike.
Big enough to haul my Ultra but too small to carry two bikes.
I like it that way....
Too many people want to tag-along with their bikes.
I just want it to carry my bike and gear!
 
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You've got to go a long way to do better than a Bush-Tec
 
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