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towing
anyone use trailer like this to haul a touring bike? found one thats been reinforced tongue and made solid instead of folding. it says its rated at 700 lbs and my bike is 800 lbs so i know its over a little but has anyone tried it?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...SABEgID5_D_BwE
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...SABEgID5_D_BwE
Last edited by escalade6103; Aug 30, 2017 at 07:41 PM.
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i wouldn't use it. i would get a trailer that can be used for other stuff too. the northern tool trailer will only be used for the bike. i have an aluma trailer that is used for everything i need it for.
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Always buy bigger than you need.
A 5'x10' trailer (with a drop-down tailgate/ramp) would be the smallest trailer that I would use to haul a full sized touring bike and it can also be used for other purposes.
A 5'x10' trailer (with a drop-down tailgate/ramp) would be the smallest trailer that I would use to haul a full sized touring bike and it can also be used for other purposes.
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How far do you plan to tow with it? Looks OK but I would not go cross country with it, maybe to dealership and back or short trips.
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If I were just going to use it for a bike and storage was a factor (fold up), I'd spend the extra coin for this:
http://www.motorparthub.com/single-r...SABEgJefPD_BwE
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If at some time you swap for an Ultra or other touring bike it will be even heavier than your current bike, which leaves you with an even more over-loaded trailer! I suggest looking for one with a 900-1,000 pound capacity.