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Old 03-17-2019, 06:22 AM
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i don't know .. for the price of that setup you can get a nice used trailer. look at the website and it is a really nice setup
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Firebolter
It is an awesome setup. I never have to worry about where to unload, any open area. It telescopes into itself when not in use and only takes up about 8 inches of bed depth. Another nice thing, when loaded, all of the weight of the bike is carried on the bed and no weight is on the tailgate.

that looks like it would be fun if it was wet
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 10:30 AM
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I tried to ride a dirt bike into a truck one time. A 8 ft truck bed get short to get stopped in. It never worked out to well for me ,with the sort stopping distance and the movement of the truck. I used a bank and a 2x12 several time to get goldwing in and out of truck. I walked it in and out. I now use this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ufeN...fauxfullscreen
 
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That set up is awesome. Even covered with snow or rain the ramp is not slippery at all. Traction going up or down is great. The only time that any slipping can happen is sideways. They make my 8’ long road king fit in my 5’6” truck bed. Also makes the bed still useful. I have gotten so much use out of it in the past year, and most of it was not for the bike.
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 11:14 AM
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As much as the load all is a great set up, at $2800 it would make more sense for me to have an aluminum trailer I can use on either my Ram 3500 or Jeep Wrangler to haul the bike.
Still think the $15 a day U haul makes the most sense only because I hardly ever trailer my bike.
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by EdwardK
Uhaul rents a motorcycle specific trailer for $15.00 a day. That's what I use my bike isn't happy and wants to visit my Indy. It pulls really nice, sits very low with a full width ramp. Has a simple wheel chock and multiple tie down points.

Getting a bagger in and out of a pickup truck can be scary.

Good luck!
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 12:14 PM
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The bad part about a trailer is you pay more in tolls, easier to steal, and not as easy to find a place to park.
 
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