how to trailer it
Because its calles bike week, not trailer week. In talking to people at the rally its just amazing. People trailer their bikes up then are proud when they do 200 mile days. We've been riding for a week straight and are sitting in portland now.
Sure the riding at the rally was amazing. But the adventure we took getting to the rally was even better. Riding through the finger lakes and new york was awesome.
Did you buy it to ride it or to show it off. I watched a guy two days ago pull his touring bike from the trailer and he and his wife cleaned it up....
When did riding become about not riding.
Sure the riding at the rally was amazing. But the adventure we took getting to the rally was even better. Riding through the finger lakes and new york was awesome.
Did you buy it to ride it or to show it off. I watched a guy two days ago pull his touring bike from the trailer and he and his wife cleaned it up....
When did riding become about not riding.
Did you pay for his bike or trailer? Did he sign an agreement when he bought it that said he wouldn't put it on a trailer? If he bought HIS bike to put on a trailer and go from rally to rally and NEVER take it off why does that seem to bother you?
You bought your bike to do with it what you wanted, why can't he do the same without grief??
I just don't understand the need to be overly critical about what someone else does with what they own.
I see people trailer their bikes all the time for a bunch of reasons. One of my best friends is a disabled veteren and just can't physically ride his bike very far comfortably. And if he did ride it that far he would probably not enjoy the rally because he would be sore when he got there. Should we rag on him as well for trailering his bike? Maybe we should just pass a man law that says if he can't ride it there, he shouldn't be allowed at the rally, regardless.
My point is that we don't know everyone's circumstances of why they trailer their bike, and this culture of automatically criticizing people for doing it is very simple minded.
Does him trailering his bike have an adverse effect on you? If so please let me know how, that way I'll make sure to never trailer mine.
Last edited by 1BRAVO9; Jun 20, 2014 at 09:05 AM.
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First let me say, I don't trailer my Heritage that often but when my Wife and I go on vacation I always trailer.
Riding is always a part of our vacation, but it's never our vacation.
Also, I did give a rat's *** if someone thinks poorly of me for trailering my bike.
Anyway Pat, attached is a link to one of many good youtube videos about trailering your bike.
Riding is always a part of our vacation, but it's never our vacation.
Also, I did give a rat's *** if someone thinks poorly of me for trailering my bike.
Anyway Pat, attached is a link to one of many good youtube videos about trailering your bike.
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Exactly.
"I'm headed to Laconia to converse with my fellow motorcycling enthusiasts for a few days... ride my bike there?... are you joking?! That's nearly 200 miles!"
Sounds like Laconia is going the way of Sturgis... lots of people all pretending to be bikers for a few days. This is what happens when the masses adopt the counter-culture.
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His bike can't be too much of a trailer queen if he is asking advice on how to trailer! We've all been there and have sometimes chosen to trailer our bikes. Like when taking friends, wives, children, or a lot of other reasons. Shouldn't be called out for not riding if it doesn't fit the plans.
Exactly.
"I'm headed to Laconia to converse with my fellow motorcycling enthusiasts for a few days... ride my bike there?... are you joking?! That's nearly 200 miles!"
Sounds like Laconia is going the way of Sturgis... lots of people all pretending to be bikers for a few days. This is what happens when the masses adopt the counter-culture.
"I'm headed to Laconia to converse with my fellow motorcycling enthusiasts for a few days... ride my bike there?... are you joking?! That's nearly 200 miles!"
Sounds like Laconia is going the way of Sturgis... lots of people all pretending to be bikers for a few days. This is what happens when the masses adopt the counter-culture.
No its people pretending to be bikers but spending to much time criticizing what someone else is doing or concerned with what someone else is wearing. That's what's ruining things.
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When did it become a requirement to be a "biker" in order to attend and enjoy a motorcycle Rally?
Did you know that the Sturgis Rally's history is based on motorcycle racing?
The Jackpine Gypsies were motorcycle racers not "bikers".
When was the last time you raced a motorcycle?
So when you go to Sturgis are you just pretending?
Did you know that the Sturgis Rally's history is based on motorcycle racing?
The Jackpine Gypsies were motorcycle racers not "bikers".
When was the last time you raced a motorcycle?
So when you go to Sturgis are you just pretending?
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When did it become a requirement to be a "biker" in order to attend and enjoy a motorcycle Rally?
Did you know that the Sturgis Rally's history is based on motorcycle racing?
The Jackpine Gypsies were motorcycle racers not "bikers".
When was the last time you raced a motorcycle?
So when you go to Sturgis are you just pretending?
Did you know that the Sturgis Rally's history is based on motorcycle racing?
The Jackpine Gypsies were motorcycle racers not "bikers".
When was the last time you raced a motorcycle?
So when you go to Sturgis are you just pretending?
Of course he's not pretending, he's "cool"...............
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Once again I see no mention of pat.h asking about your opinion of what you think of him trailering his bike.Stick to the topic folks.
2x4's nailed or bolted if you don't have a chock works.Never tie the handlebars down.I have always tied the lowers down at the fender mount and let the suspension work.Kickstand up,it's made to hold the bike up while not in motion only.Strap at the Lower rear swing arm as close to the pivot bolt as possible has been working for a long time trouble free for me
2x4's nailed or bolted if you don't have a chock works.Never tie the handlebars down.I have always tied the lowers down at the fender mount and let the suspension work.Kickstand up,it's made to hold the bike up while not in motion only.Strap at the Lower rear swing arm as close to the pivot bolt as possible has been working for a long time trouble free for me