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Feb 28, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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BUIZILLA

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RE: enclosed trailers

I'm leaning to a tandem, as towing behind the coach if ya lose a tire you'll grind the frame down before you even know it blew a tire...

V nose is a good idea, the coach is obviously wide, and tight turns are sometimes an issue with a flat front nose and short tongue

I have a tricked out Pace 28' enclosed car trailer, but it's tooo damm big just for 2 or maybe 3 scoot's, looking for simplicity...

I figure I can buy a nice used/new enclosed for what they want for those hydraulic rear 1 scoot carriers..

thanx for the idea's so far..

JH

Feb 28, 2007 | 10:43 PM

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RE: enclosed trailers

Never have hauled my bikes on/in a trailer but have thought that if I ever decided to that I would look for an enclosed two horse trailer. Easy to tow, easy to see around in the rear view mirrors. What about letting the bride drive the coach and you ride the scoot? That way you don't have to listen to her except when you stop. If your wife won't do 3000+ miles on the back of a Harley, it may be time for some personal rearrangements.

Feb 28, 2007 | 10:45 PM

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RE: enclosed trailers

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Twice a day...seriously or are you just trying to show off?

uh, hell yeah, with soap too

Feb 28, 2007 | 10:48 PM

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If your wife won't do 3000+ miles on the back of a Harley, it may be time for some personal rearrangements.

she's about to get on the list for a dual cornea transplant...

Feb 28, 2007 | 10:50 PM

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RE: enclosed trailers

I think I have a photo of my 7 x 16 posted in my profile.
holds 4 bikes easy. installed e-track to cinch the bikes to.
electric brakes, sway control, ramp door. NICE.

The single axles seem to bounce around, buddy has one
bikes ALWAYS coming loose inside flopping around into
each other. Always damage when using his 7x14 single axle.

Feb 28, 2007 | 10:52 PM

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RE: enclosed trailers

Since I travel in a 40' Motorhome 100% of the time, I needed a "garage" to take with me. I chose a tandem axle 7x14 with 6'6" interior (worth the extra money if you are close to 6'), and tailgate style rear door (barn doors will make loading/unloading a miserable experience). Holds the Harley HC, Kawasaki KX500, very large aluminum toolbox, bench, 5' drill press/milling machine, two welders, compressor, 6000 watt generator, workbench, and storage shelves full of tools. In the end, making it work isall about organization. Over Thanksgiving, I pulled the motor on the Kawasaki, split the cases to install new crank, all without having to work in the weather. Of course, while I can store two bikes in the trailer, maintenance requires that one be outside under the easy-up for the day.

Feb 28, 2007 | 11:04 PM

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RE: enclosed trailers

I would agree that a tandem tows better, will give you less damage from bounce or a flat.They cost a bit more but are so worth it. Not to mention a tandem has breaks.