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Old 04-08-2016, 09:22 AM
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Thinking about buying a trailer so I can haul my 2012 SG. Going to South Texas next week. But i don't know if it's worth the money to buy a trailer if I will only use it once or twice. Any suggestions?
 
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Old 04-08-2016, 09:32 AM
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Have you considered riding your SG to South Texas? How far is that from Ft. Worth?
 
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It's 333 miles. More concerned about the possibility of rain on the way back(as it shows right now.)
 
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buy a rain suit....
 
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I hate riding in the rain. I won't do it if I don't have to.
 
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I suggest that you consider a car.
 
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Rent a mc trailer
 
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Uhaul rents motorcycle trailers for 15 bucks a day. I would go that route if you only plan on using it once or twice. Then you wont have to worry about storing it, tires or maintenance.
 

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Based on your criteria, you should buy a trailer. Get a decent enclosed one, paint it MoCo black and orange, and put HD decals on it. If possible, pull it with a HD version Ford pickup.

It's what I did, and even if I leave the keys in the truck, no one will steal the truck, the trailer, or even the bike.
 
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