PSA for those trailering
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I just leave my key fob in the windshield bag.
That way the alarm never goes off and if the bike's stolen if I get it back the security system is intact.
Also you'll never see me at Sturgis off-loading my bike.
I always stop at Wall and off-load there, that way I can say "I rode it to Sturgis".
That way the alarm never goes off and if the bike's stolen if I get it back the security system is intact.
Also you'll never see me at Sturgis off-loading my bike.
I always stop at Wall and off-load there, that way I can say "I rode it to Sturgis".
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You don't need a 40K truck, I paid 10K for mine. 2000 F250 with a 7.3 diesel. And for a single bike you can do much better than 10K for an enclosed trailer.
The issue I have is I want to be in an new area every night, with a fixed point of operations like a truck and trailer you have to do out and back trips, then move to your next AO and rinse and repeat. So yeah I'm with you gypsy on a bike is way better.
The issue I have is I want to be in an new area every night, with a fixed point of operations like a truck and trailer you have to do out and back trips, then move to your next AO and rinse and repeat. So yeah I'm with you gypsy on a bike is way better.
port a chopper http://www.portachopper.com/
stinger motorcycle trailer http://www.stingertrailer.com/
no longer made but used or a build might be simple trailer in a bag http://motorcycletrailer.com/tib/
I have a trailer in a bag and have used it several times.
Pulls with just about any vehicle.
Reached destination start, placed trailer in trunk and parked car at an airport extended lot.
Road bike for several days,staying someplace different each night on my loop.
Then looped back to mount bike on trailer and go.
All three choices could be considered expensive but if someone has a storage space problem or a vehicle challenge,these might work for them.
If someone owns a big truck and owns a larger trailer then they could do the same by making arraignments to park at a campground.
Road Warrior
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From: US
Trailered my '15 SGS this winter on an open Kendon trailer. Battery was dead when I reached my destination the next day. Lights did not constantly flash as suggested. Actually never saw them flash at all. Not saying they didn't flash the 3 warning times and then stop w/o me noticing them. Just that if they were in fact flashing for the 17 hrs of drive time, day and night, they went unnoticed and the bike was visable in mirrors, plus the every 3 hr stops for fuel.
I assumed as others that have done the same, that as long as the keyfob was physically on the bike, (in the saddle bag in my case) the alarm would not need to be disabled. I was wrong.
Currently looking for an RV and a closed trailer so I can travel further and in comfort. Ill ride the bike when I get there.
I assumed as others that have done the same, that as long as the keyfob was physically on the bike, (in the saddle bag in my case) the alarm would not need to be disabled. I was wrong.
Currently looking for an RV and a closed trailer so I can travel further and in comfort. Ill ride the bike when I get there.
Last edited by CVO SG; Aug 1, 2016 at 04:19 PM.
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I'm getting old and banged up enough though that I do catch myself thinking about trailers sometimes.
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PS: I unloaded my bagger this morning in Spearfish (enclosed trailer).
I had it in "transport" mode, so I was good to go today.
No way wife could have road the 1,000 miles to get here on the back of any bike.
Did the "Devils Tower Run" today. Great Day.
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Yep, it usually does.
PS: I unloaded my bagger this morning in Spearfish (enclosed trailer).
I had it in "transport" mode, so I was good to go today.
No way wife could have road the 1,000 miles to get here on the back of any bike.
Did the "Devils Tower Run" today. Great Day.
PS: I unloaded my bagger this morning in Spearfish (enclosed trailer).
I had it in "transport" mode, so I was good to go today.
No way wife could have road the 1,000 miles to get here on the back of any bike.
Did the "Devils Tower Run" today. Great Day.
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From: NC, USA
I hauled my bike to Sturgis from NC in 2014. No regrets. Took 2.5 days running about 70 the whole way. I felt like a wet sponge when I arrived and put just under 800 miles on the bike while I was there. If I had ridden there I couldn't have put the miles on it out there that I did, no way. I slept on the ground in a two person dome tent so that adds a bit more misery to the bones. Racking up a thousand mile view of corn fields from Illinois to SD on my bike has no appeal. I'll save the miles for Black Hills.
It's all a personal choice and I'll never question anyone's mode of travel. I've done a lifetime of field duty, rain, snow, desert etc. Enduring 4,000 miles of super slab just for bragging rights just doesn't do it anymore.
It's all a personal choice and I'll never question anyone's mode of travel. I've done a lifetime of field duty, rain, snow, desert etc. Enduring 4,000 miles of super slab just for bragging rights just doesn't do it anymore.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Toronto
Enclosed trailer...the bikes were probably lit up like a Xmas tree, but they would never know.
I walked over when they started hooking one of the bikes to the truck, and suggested not starting the truck in order to avoid ruining whatever new technology is involved, but they were busy doing it anyway, calling Rapid City HD, HOG Roadside assistance, etc. so I left.
I love my old stuff.
I walked over when they started hooking one of the bikes to the truck, and suggested not starting the truck in order to avoid ruining whatever new technology is involved, but they were busy doing it anyway, calling Rapid City HD, HOG Roadside assistance, etc. so I left.
I love my old stuff.
It's not the new technology, it's your voltage regulator. When you connect the batteries, the voltage regulator on your bike will shunt excess voltage to ground. If the source car/truck is running, the alternator will ramp up to deliver more voltage as it drops - oveloading your VR.
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you know there are a myriad of reasons why someone may have their bike on a trailer. just because you choose not to, does not make you any better than them. nor does it make them 'a danger' to others just because they choose to.
the wife and I have 2 roadglides. we try to take at least 2 'long-ish' rides per year on them. but, we are looking into getting a trailer for the bikes so that we can get to our destination spot quicker and spend more time riding there, instead of spending 3 days blasting down the interstate to get there, spend 2 days there, and then blast 3 days back..... with the truck and trailer, we can take one long day to get there, spend 5 days there, and one long day to get back.
if that makes me a rub, so be it. idgaf.
the wife and I have 2 roadglides. we try to take at least 2 'long-ish' rides per year on them. but, we are looking into getting a trailer for the bikes so that we can get to our destination spot quicker and spend more time riding there, instead of spending 3 days blasting down the interstate to get there, spend 2 days there, and then blast 3 days back..... with the truck and trailer, we can take one long day to get there, spend 5 days there, and one long day to get back.
if that makes me a rub, so be it. idgaf.
Some one else feels the same way I do. My wife has blood circulation issues with her legs. She cannot ride with her legs down for long periods of time. I use the trailer for long hauls so she can raise her legs in the truck. Some folks need a trailer. Plain and simple
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From: Rolla
Didn't see any fires (or smoke).
Spearfish Canyon road has been completely repaved though, so it was smooth as silk!
They are just wrapping up the last of the work, so still a few slowdowns.
They will be done in the next few days though
Spearfish Canyon road has been completely repaved though, so it was smooth as silk!
They are just wrapping up the last of the work, so still a few slowdowns.
They will be done in the next few days though