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Unfortunately, that tandem setup isnt legal around here. I sold my fifth wheel for a motor home so I could pull the bike when we camp. I have a Tacoma otherwise.
Yep ... The "double" set up is frowned upon in several states ( actually 22 states ) many along the eastern and south east section ... and a seperate endorsement is required ... I think it's referred to as a "recreational endorsement" in Michigan
Oh, yeah, I know about rain...have ridden all 4 of mine in the rain sometime over the last 18 years...the worst was a group of 15 of us on a 340 mile run from Harley's York, PA plant to Vermont in a 50 degree downpour.
Just looking to keep the road grime off of it...I think I can engineer the cover structure to withstand the wind...the tow vehicle should block most of it, it just has to withstand crosswinds and the blast from passing trucks. I'll definitely do some local interstate speed testing before hitting the road with it.
I use a 5'x8' utility trailer. Something that a couple of you might have an interest in are shock straps, that resist loosening. Here is the link: https://www.shockstrap.com/
Getting a set of tiedown straps that have spring closures on the hooks is really good advice. I had my RK in a large trailer with 8 bikes for a long trip. The straps securing my bike had all bounced out. Luckily, I had a plastic wedge screwnailed to the deck right behind the back tire. This held the bike in the chock and it didn't fall over.
Having said that, these straps can be very difficult to find. Back in '07 I searched high and low and finally found a set, but it was not easy. Plan B would be to use duct tape to secure the hooks.
I really hate trailering my bike but it has been necessary at times.
I like the condor chock so I can load and unload easily by myself.
I also use the harley tow hooks on my forks along with soft hook covers.
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