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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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On the way to Sturgis last year I was coming down through North Dakota and saw this trailer break loose in front of me (mile or so ahead). Guess the back axle broke and the trailer went sideways and then rolled. Not a pretty site when I looked inside...



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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 12:38 AM
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Yeah, I think when the guy was riding that trailer he forgot to keep the rubber side down!
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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sweet chrome front wheel on that bike though.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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Major suckage. Good thing you were far enough back. I have seen one on the side of the road before also.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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Even tho the skies appear to be clear, it definitely 'rained' on their parade.
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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That wouldcompletely de rail a vacation. I hope he had great insurance.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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That would bite a big one.
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Good grief! That looks like the inside of a junk dealers garage... Definitely sucks, big time!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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That really sucks and I can imagine how that guy felt... last year a buddy of mine lost his boat trailer withthe boatbehind his truck, we watched it pass us, go in the grassy median and then flip. I was just happy it wasnt mine
 
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Just goes to show one more reason to ride instead of trailer
 



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