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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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I am moving from Corpus Christi TX to San Diego and need a trailer... My question to you all is... Has anyone transported their bikes in a 5x8 U-Haul trailer?
 
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Took a Sportster to Daytona one year in one. Got there and back.
 
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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How did you tie it down in there, I looked at one today and didn't really see anywhere to tie it off to?

If anyone is in the south TX area and has a trailer for cheap (as in Navy budget cheap) that could work too.
 
Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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I used one of these:
http://www.uhaul.com/guide/index.asp...pentrailer-5x9

has a ramp and places to tie down. Unless you need an enclosed trailer?
 
Old Mar 2, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Beerninja,

I used an enclosed trailer. I was able to remove four bolts, one in each corner of the trailer "box" and replace from the inside with an eye bolt. This gave me four tie down points. I then constructed out of two by four lumber a wheel chock so the front wheel would not turn to keep the bike from falling over in case of a violent bump or anything. When I returned the trailer I removed the eye bolts and replaced with the stock bolts. Worked very well!
 
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