Tow a bike with a Cadillac CTS??
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From: Richmond, VA
Your caddy has more power and better brakes that either my Ford Focus or my wifes Honda Accord. BOTH of which have towed my bikes and trailers many thousands of miles. Alot farther than your talkin'.
Neil
Neil
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Cruiser
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From: Kokomo, IN
Well i feel much better about using the caddy to tow it.
I might not have time to modify a trailer AND wait on the VIN tag and get it registered/inspected before I have to cut out unless I find something I can just swap the title and get plates all in one. If not I'll just ride the damn thing.
Thanks for all the advice
I might not have time to modify a trailer AND wait on the VIN tag and get it registered/inspected before I have to cut out unless I find something I can just swap the title and get plates all in one. If not I'll just ride the damn thing.
Thanks for all the advice
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From: anacoco, la
got a uhaul rental trailer (not the enclosed one) and towed my son in laws bike from louisiana to washington state using the daughter's malibu.
no issues. and i think the trailer rental was about $150.00. a lot cheaper than buying a trailer, titleing it, and putting plates on it.....
no issues. and i think the trailer rental was about $150.00. a lot cheaper than buying a trailer, titleing it, and putting plates on it.....
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Portland, Oregon
OK I may have a job 1700 miles away and all I have is an 04 Cadillac CTS 3.6 and "limited" cash to get me and some things there.
I found a class I hitch for my car that is rated at 2,000 lbs with a 200 lb tongue weight. I have access to a small boat trailer I can easily modify to fit my Road King. I don't see an issue balancing everything to stay under the 200 lb tongue weight.
Does anyone see any potential problems with this? I know I would want a wide wheel base on the trailer so the bike doesnt tip.
Its either this or fly back "when I can" and ride it there. 1700 miles would take a lot of stops with my tailbone and stock seat.
Any ideas, suggestions?
I found a class I hitch for my car that is rated at 2,000 lbs with a 200 lb tongue weight. I have access to a small boat trailer I can easily modify to fit my Road King. I don't see an issue balancing everything to stay under the 200 lb tongue weight.
Does anyone see any potential problems with this? I know I would want a wide wheel base on the trailer so the bike doesnt tip.
Its either this or fly back "when I can" and ride it there. 1700 miles would take a lot of stops with my tailbone and stock seat.
Any ideas, suggestions?
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Central Texas
Well i feel much better about using the caddy to tow it.
I might not have time to modify a trailer AND wait on the VIN tag and get it registered/inspected before I have to cut out unless I find something I can just swap the title and get plates all in one. If not I'll just ride the damn thing.
Thanks for all the advice
I might not have time to modify a trailer AND wait on the VIN tag and get it registered/inspected before I have to cut out unless I find something I can just swap the title and get plates all in one. If not I'll just ride the damn thing.
Thanks for all the advice
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From: Kokomo, IN
What will registration cost you there? In Tx a home built trailer like you are talking about is around $40. Title not needed on small or boat trailer.
I have my 2nd phone interview Wed. I just got to thinking if they offer me the job I will likely only have my 2 week notice to get ready. Not so sure the govt can get the paperwork done that fast with mailing and all.
The small boat trailer I found initially doesn't have a title so I may have to find one thats already tagged and titled, just transfer to my name.
My buddy just saw a nice, small one bike trailer for sale in town so I may go look at that today. Said he wants $800, if I can get him down to $600 I may go for it.
I guess my biggest concern was can a car this size haul a bike and small trailer safely. I never seen it done but from the great feedback you guys are giving it sounds like it shouldn't be a problem.
I've got too much time fabricating custom parts and doing the paint on this bike to watch it go sliding down the interstate attached to a trailer. LOL
Last edited by superprohero; May 25, 2010 at 06:39 AM.
