towing with Ultra
Road Master
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RE: towing with Ultra
i'd say a swivel hitch is a must. Last summer we were at a casino in minnesota and a guy comes out the casino, jumps on his dresser and takes off. I don't know if he'd had a couple of pops or just forgot he was hauling a trailer but he took the right turn too sharp and bounced the inside wheel of the trailer over the curb. That side of the trailer went up and eventually right over. If he wouldn't have had a swivel hitch he would have dumped his bike. The trailer ended up upside down and wedged under one of his bags. It took 4 of us to get the trailer flipped (the thing was extremely heavy...he was on a trip obviously), but he had done major damage to the trailer and to the hitch. (and probably to his bag)....but most of the damage was to his pride since it happened in front of the main entrance to the casino. The wierd thing was, he hardly said 2 words the whole time we were helping him (he couldn't get off his bike because he couldn't put the bike on the stand because the trailer was under his left bag) and when we finally got the trailer back on it's wheels he just took off.
Anyway, yes i'd get a swivel hitch and always remember you're pulling a trailer!
Anyway, yes i'd get a swivel hitch and always remember you're pulling a trailer!
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RE: towing with Ultra
I was going to make a hitch and wiring one of my winter projects this year on my '07 Ultra so I can pull my Piggybacker, but now I'm getting a little scared off with the lights/signal issue on the '07's. Has anyone solved that yet? Apparently the signals are controled through the ECU and not a separate flasher?
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Lighting issues
I was going to make a hitch and wiring one of my winter projects this year on my '07 Ultra so I can pull my Piggybacker, but now I'm getting a little scared off with the lights/signal issue on the '07's. Has anyone solved that yet? Apparently the signals are controled through the ECU and not a separate flasher?
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
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Supporter
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From: Northford, CT
Have had a Buchtec for 3 years and it is well worth the money. I have a stock 88 twin cam with stage one and touring mufflers. We have towed on trips to Maine and down to North Caronlia never had a power problem. We are 2 up all the time. Trailor only weighs 125 pounds empty.
Moe
Moe
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I tow an Elite Camper Trailer (manufactured in Maryborough Australia) two up. The Elite folds out into a full double bed with annexes etc. It is super. I have a 100th Edition 2003 Ultra. We have done some big trips including 6,500 K round trip from Bundaberg in Queensland to the HOG Rally at Launceston in Tasmania. Only thing is that in the heat of summer the bike has an issue with fuel when fully loaded climbing hills. Otherwise it is just super. Braking is always challenging but hey I had cookers, stove, esky and all the gear.
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From: Michigan
I've pulled trailers with a '92 Heritage, '95 Heritage, and my 2000 Ultra without a single problem.
We pulled our trailer (riding double) across Death Valley with a 1340 EVO with a Stage I kit (carbed).
Like pulling a trailer with any vehicle, you must use your gears (and brain) and drive at a reasonable speed, especially when going uphill.
THe swivel hitch is worth the money as others have pointed out.
Also, the better the trailer, the better they tow.
I have an Escapde (air suspension) and this reduces the bounce tha less expensive trailers have.
We pulled our trailer (riding double) across Death Valley with a 1340 EVO with a Stage I kit (carbed).
Like pulling a trailer with any vehicle, you must use your gears (and brain) and drive at a reasonable speed, especially when going uphill.
THe swivel hitch is worth the money as others have pointed out.
Also, the better the trailer, the better they tow.
I have an Escapde (air suspension) and this reduces the bounce tha less expensive trailers have.
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Road Warrior
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From: georgetown ky
Another bushtec fan here. someone had a new unit for sale in the classified section a couple weeks ago a good deal IMO $2500.
FYI Saturday 7/21 is customer appreaciation day at the Bushtec factory. it might be a good time to get a discounted unit
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Cruiser
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So you'd rather have it detach and possible hit some one else? Hope you carry a lot of insurance.