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Thanks for the feedback. No need for the nasty... I just cancelled the order. But, I called Harley and was told that the only reason not to do it it would be excess wear on the rear tire and they would not recommend it because of the excess wear and will not cause any damage to the bike at all other than the tire wear... 600 or so miles. I guess I will rent a U-Haul
Don't get offended.
You'll find most on this forum speak their minds some of us more so than others.
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But most are here to assist, recommend or offer unsolicited comments.
If you're not riding it then trailer it is the best method of getting it there.
Thanks for the feedback. No need for the nasty... I just cancelled the order. But, I called Harley and was told that the only reason not to do it it would be excess wear on the rear tire and they would not recommend it because of the excess wear and will not cause any damage to the bike at all other than the tire wear... 600 or so miles. I guess I will rent a U-Haul
Good Decision -- much safer, and a small U-Haul trailer is cheap.
Thanks for the feedback. No need for the nasty... I just cancelled the order. But, I called Harley and was told that the only reason not to do it it would be excess wear on the rear tire and they would not recommend it because of the excess wear and will not cause any damage to the bike at all other than the tire wear... 600 or so miles. I guess I will rent a U-Haul
Each to their own but, 600 miles is just a nice distance. I don't know the weather conditions or your circumstances but to me it would be a good opportunity to get out and on it.
600 miles to get to the meet-up start point of the ride, then at least another 1000 miles riding the bike with the group. Thought that using the cradle for part of the ride to meet-up would be the way to go, but, according to feedback, its not a good idea..
You should have some tie down anchors on the trailer, if not buy some eye bolts and large washers which you can mount in the bottom of the trailer by simply drilling holes in the floor in each corner. I would also suggest some soft tie down loops for the bike so you don't scratch or rub anything on the bike with a ratchet strap. Also install a front wheel chock
All is easy to install and once you are loaded check the bike after about 10 miles form the initial trailering then about every couple of hours since you cant see it in the trailer.
PS: Dont forget to find a secure spot for your trailer at your rendezvous point with other bikers. Call ahead and find somewhere secure like a campground, paid parking lot, a buddy's driveway, etc...
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