not sure what size trailer I need
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RE: not sure what size trailer I need
I have an 8 ft trailer with a tailgate. I have a Road King with Samson Fishtails. The bike will barely fit. I mean "barely", too. I have a 3/4" board in front of the front wheel at the front rail (no wheel chock). The tail gate closes against the mufflers, just barely touching. I put a piece of carpet between the tailgate and mufflers. If my trailer was an 8 ft enclosed trailer and I tried to use a wheel chock, the bike would not fit. I could not close the door.
I hauled a Street Glide a while back with SE slipons. The tail gate was no more than 2" from the bike.
My advise is to get at least a 10 ft trailer if you are going with an enclosed or one with a drop tailgate.
I hauled a Street Glide a while back with SE slipons. The tail gate was no more than 2" from the bike.
My advise is to get at least a 10 ft trailer if you are going with an enclosed or one with a drop tailgate.
Tourer
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From: Charlotte, NC
RE: not sure what size trailer I need
Jon,
I would recommend a 10 foot long trailer for your bike. I have a 5x10 Aluma flatbed trailer (open) set up for one or two bikes. Depending on what type of vehicle you have will depend on how much trailer you can pull comfortably. This trailer only weighs 385 pounds, compared to my old steel 5x10 trailer that was about 800 pounds.
My wife"s Jeep Grand Cherokee (6 cyl) pulled her bike on the trailer with little effort. It was a strain to pull the steel trailer with a load.
Aluminum is more expensive than steel, but it won't rust and may save gas (salesman's pitch).
http://www.alumaklm.com/sections/products_main.php
Check the internet, there are some nice trailers for bikes outside the usual choices.
I would recommend a 10 foot long trailer for your bike. I have a 5x10 Aluma flatbed trailer (open) set up for one or two bikes. Depending on what type of vehicle you have will depend on how much trailer you can pull comfortably. This trailer only weighs 385 pounds, compared to my old steel 5x10 trailer that was about 800 pounds.
My wife"s Jeep Grand Cherokee (6 cyl) pulled her bike on the trailer with little effort. It was a strain to pull the steel trailer with a load.
Aluminum is more expensive than steel, but it won't rust and may save gas (salesman's pitch).
http://www.alumaklm.com/sections/products_main.php
Check the internet, there are some nice trailers for bikes outside the usual choices.
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RE: not sure what size trailer I need
Well two ways to find out.
ride the bike over to the trailer dealer.
Ride onto the trailer and if the rear tire hangs over, trailer is definitely too short.
Or get a tape measure and measure the overall length of the bike.
Trailers are normally even footage from 8 foot long and longer (although odd foot lengths
can be gotten).
But what do you need a trailer for?
didn't you bu it to ride it?
ride the bike over to the trailer dealer.
Ride onto the trailer and if the rear tire hangs over, trailer is definitely too short.
Or get a tape measure and measure the overall length of the bike.
Trailers are normally even footage from 8 foot long and longer (although odd foot lengths
can be gotten).
But what do you need a trailer for?
didn't you bu it to ride it?
Road Master
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From: Michigan/Florida
RE: not sure what size trailer I need
You couldn't give me a 8' frailer. 10' minimum. I have a 8x12 Haulmark lowhauler. And putting the Sportster and the Goldwing in requires some climbing. Haven't tried the Ultra yet
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From: Columbus, Ga
RE: not sure what size trailer I need
If you use a separate ramp, BE SURE TO ATTACH THE RAMP TO THE TRAILOR, before going up. When I had two legs, I was riding (loading) my Lowrider up the ramp onto the trailor, gave it a little too much gas and the back tire shot the ramp out from under me. Luckily the bike was far enough up that the bike was hanging off the trailor, but in no danger of falling over. Problem - I couldn't budge it. It took three of my neighbors to lift the back of the Lowrider enough to move it onto the trailer. After that I always bolted the ramp to the trailor - never happened again. Just a word of caution.
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RE: not sure what size trailer I need
ORIGINAL: JBELCHER7876
I am looking for a trailer for my 04 Road King Classic. I am not sure if an 8 foot trailer is long enough, any ideas or experiences would help. Thanks Jon
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I am looking for a trailer for my 04 Road King Classic. I am not sure if an 8 foot trailer is long enough, any ideas or experiences would help. Thanks Jon
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I have an 06 RKC as noted in the pics.
PM me if you need further details.
Ray
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Road Captain
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From: Cavendish, Pei
RE: not sure what size trailer I need
I bought a 5x10 for my sportster it is 97" long soit gives me some extra room at the back. If I had to buy one again I would go with a 6x10 for extra side clearance once the bike is in . Ride safe Mark..
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From: Naalehu, Hawaii
RE: not sure what size trailer I need
I built an eight foot open trailer and had to extend it a foot because of the Baxley chock I wanted. I had to go nine feet because my ramp is attached and folds up, hinged in the middle so it had to clear the tour pak.
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