Trailering behind a Honda Civic
#11
I'm going to S.C. on a week vacation. I want to take my Dyna on a lightweight converted boat trailer but I wonder if this makes good sense. The bike is about 625 and the trailer can't be more than about 250. I think it should be able to do it. Cars a standard 4 cylinder. What do you think?
#13
my daughters boy friend has a civic and trailered a street glide from ny to florida and then back to il no problems.i think he went to u-haul for the hitch and the trailer is homemade.
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Remember to have 60% of the load (bike) weight ahead of the axle and 10% of the total load and trailer weight on the hitch.
If it is a dual axle 70% of the weight ahead of the axle.
Not to hard to determine those locations. I have set many trailers up over the years. If not done to those specs the trailer will sway all over at speed or down a grade and the vehicle will do a lot of pogoing.
If it is a dual axle 70% of the weight ahead of the axle.
Not to hard to determine those locations. I have set many trailers up over the years. If not done to those specs the trailer will sway all over at speed or down a grade and the vehicle will do a lot of pogoing.
#17
I saw an ad yesterday for Cyclehitch.com. Has anyone used this. I was thinking about getting this so when i take my vehicle to the shop, i can drop the car and ride away on my harley. I am curious what it is like to tow though. I hate to spend the money only to question my bikes safety. Looks promising for short trips though
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I saw an ad yesterday for Cyclehitch.com. Has anyone used this. I was thinking about getting this so when i take my vehicle to the shop, i can drop the car and ride away on my harley. I am curious what it is like to tow though. I hate to spend the money only to question my bikes safety. Looks promising for short trips though
#20
I would think there would be no problem once the proper tongue weight is there. Once tried to tow a 4x4 on a two wheel dolly with a full size bronco. Drove about five miles and took the dolly back. Bronco too light in the butt end to handle the weight of the 4x4. Pushed me all over the place. I realize there is a huge weight difference here, but the principle is the same. imo.