2 Hogs and A Trailer
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: WA - The State
If you guys haven't learned yet.... guess what??? You post a trailer question and the flaming will start soon after, some are joking some are not but at least the OP was asking a question he truly was looking for an answer to. Who friggin cares why someone needs to pull a scoot on a trailer, give the person an answer and let it go... geez!!
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From: On a hill among the hills, PA
So a guy can't ask a legit question about trailering??
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From: Illinois
8,300 lbs towing capacity is just about standard for half ton full sized trucks. 5 to 7k for little trucks.
All have optional towing options. My Trundra TRD Rock Warrior had a base towing of 8,300 and has the optional 10,300 lb package which would far exceed the trailer and two bike weight substancially.
I built a HF trailer kit to haul one 900 lb bike but it could be set up to haul two cruisers without going over capacity. I have just under $500 in it.
This pic is with the 900 lb Rune going to Deal's Gap.
This is a closer look.
This is for three bikes and gear.
All have optional towing options. My Trundra TRD Rock Warrior had a base towing of 8,300 and has the optional 10,300 lb package which would far exceed the trailer and two bike weight substancially.
I built a HF trailer kit to haul one 900 lb bike but it could be set up to haul two cruisers without going over capacity. I have just under $500 in it.
This pic is with the 900 lb Rune going to Deal's Gap.
This is a closer look.
This is for three bikes and gear.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,178
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From: N.C.
This link below is why I would trailer my bike that far, notice I said ,"that far" Sturgis is a long way away for most of us. I would rather my truck get smashed or driven in a hail storm than my pride and joy.
Yes I have insurance on my bike, but I don't want suffer the down time and the misery of having to deal with my beloved Harley beat to shreads. An enclosed trailer would prevent my Harley any agony.
Can you image riding in this storm in the link below.
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/08...sturgis-rally/
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Yes I have insurance on my bike, but I don't want suffer the down time and the misery of having to deal with my beloved Harley beat to shreads. An enclosed trailer would prevent my Harley any agony.
Can you image riding in this storm in the link below.
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/08...sturgis-rally/
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From: Illinois
I love trucks. I love motorcycles. I love to tow trailers. I am in heaven when I am in my truck towing a motorcycle to some where.
Here is what it looks like when a 010 Ultra Classic gets to go on a wonderful towing adventure.
Read you owners manual for the truck to see what weight requires trailer brakes and what weight requires a weight distribution hitch. You will find that it is much lower than you think.
The first time you are in an accident with a trailer the other peoples insurance will look at your requirements and even if the are at fault they will try to increase your % of responcibility.
The one picture is of the equalizing hitch and two sway control bars. Electric trailer brakes also on both trailer axles. This half ton truck tows the 8.5 X 20 trailer like it was on rails. Previously I had a 12,300 lb towing cap. 3/4 ram truck to do the job. I realized that I was way over what was needed. Got the Trundra for better mpg.
Here is what it looks like when a 010 Ultra Classic gets to go on a wonderful towing adventure.
Read you owners manual for the truck to see what weight requires trailer brakes and what weight requires a weight distribution hitch. You will find that it is much lower than you think.
The first time you are in an accident with a trailer the other peoples insurance will look at your requirements and even if the are at fault they will try to increase your % of responcibility.
The one picture is of the equalizing hitch and two sway control bars. Electric trailer brakes also on both trailer axles. This half ton truck tows the 8.5 X 20 trailer like it was on rails. Previously I had a 12,300 lb towing cap. 3/4 ram truck to do the job. I realized that I was way over what was needed. Got the Trundra for better mpg.
Last edited by lh4x4; Jan 10, 2010 at 03:30 PM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,308
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From: WA - The State
This link below is why I would trailer my bike that far, notice I said ,"that far" Sturgis is a long way away for most of us. I would rather my truck get smashed or driven in a hail storm than my pride and joy.
Yes I have insurance on my bike, but I don't want suffer the down time and the misery of having to deal with my beloved Harley beat to shreads. An enclosed trailer would prevent my Harley any agony.
Can you image riding in this storm in the link below.
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/08...sturgis-rally/
Yes I have insurance on my bike, but I don't want suffer the down time and the misery of having to deal with my beloved Harley beat to shreads. An enclosed trailer would prevent my Harley any agony.
Can you image riding in this storm in the link below.
http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2009/08...sturgis-rally/