Trailer...??
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I have a in-line trailer. I have used several others but the inline works better for me.
Once you get it set up properly you don't know it's there especially in the curves. I bought it for my trike and when using it on the trike you have to look to make sure it's still there, you can not feel it back there at all. You just have to load it differently because it has no center of gravity, because there is only one wheel. It is great for 2 whhel bikes to.
Weighs around 90lbs with a cargo weight of 100 lbs.
Once you get it set up properly you don't know it's there especially in the curves. I bought it for my trike and when using it on the trike you have to look to make sure it's still there, you can not feel it back there at all. You just have to load it differently because it has no center of gravity, because there is only one wheel. It is great for 2 whhel bikes to.
Weighs around 90lbs with a cargo weight of 100 lbs.
Last edited by dirtdobber; Oct 10, 2014 at 04:25 PM.
I have a 2008 ALUMA LTD. MCT trailer. ALUMA's website: http://www.alumaklm.com/motorcycle-t...e-trailer.html That I have pulled behind a 08 Goldwing, 12 Ultra Limited and now my 14 Limited. It's all aluminum except the axle & coupler and weighs 174lbs and 12lbs tongue weight empty. The newer models have running boards that increased the weight to 200lbs. My sig pic was taken pulling it with my 14 Limited on the "Tail of the Dragon" in June. Cant tell the trailers back there other than having to slip the clutch a little more taking off and you can feel a little vibration when it goes over bumps. Never sways, bounces or feels like it's pushing me. We use it if taking a trip and staying in a KOA Kamp Kabin (they have beds but you supply your own bedding) or we we want to tent camp. If we are going to stay in motels we just pack the bike. Trailer only gets used once or twice a year.
I like the looks of the in-line trailers and the fact they track directly behind the bike. But I was concerned that with the box in front of the wheel instead of over it like a conventional trailer it would would put more weight on the back of the bike. I also wondered if you start to drop the bike, would you be fighting the bikes weight and the trailers weight since it is balanced on one wheel and leans with the bike.
I like the looks of the in-line trailers and the fact they track directly behind the bike. But I was concerned that with the box in front of the wheel instead of over it like a conventional trailer it would would put more weight on the back of the bike. I also wondered if you start to drop the bike, would you be fighting the bikes weight and the trailers weight since it is balanced on one wheel and leans with the bike.
Last edited by Greg2012FLHTK; Oct 10, 2014 at 04:29 PM. Reason: corrected spelling
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I have a Bushtec Turbo +2. Pulls like a dream and hauls all camping gear for two with room to spare. Eliminates the bike from being over loaded and keeps everything nice and dry. Would never go back to packing this stuff on a bike ever again.
If your thinking of towing a trailer with your 14, here is a thread with info on hitches and wiring for the 14 Ultra's and Limited's. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...ing-setup.html
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Michigan
I have pulled a trailer behind my ultra for thousands of miles with no problems. A few years back during one of our long michigan winters I built my own trailer starting with a small harbor freight trailer. Its styled after the 40's & 50s teardrop look, combination of wood sides with rounded metal top. I load that thing to the top when I take off for a weekend or even a multiple week camping trip.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Holland, NY
I have been pulling a camper for about 25 years, starting when I was still riding a shovelhead. I would never bother with a trailer for cargo, but my wife and I love the camper. We have sat out some tremendous storms in it. If we are gypsy touring we use the tent, but setting up the camper and then riding the local area works very well for us. I gather not everyone approves of trailers, but why would I care about that?
Road Warrior
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From: D/FW Texas
awesome looking rig
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Probably over 20,000 mi pulling a trailer with my last three Ultra's,just give yourself a little more space and ride smart. You'll love the extra space,I know wife and myself do. And don't worry about the warranty deal your gonna have some guys throw at you.
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