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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 07:50 PM
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What is the minimum trailer length I would need if I wanted to trailer a Street Glide?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 07:59 PM
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I would want a 12 X 7 minimum. I like a 14-16 that way you can fit two baggers tight. With a 8.5 wide you have good room. With the 12+ you can move the bike back and forward to get the correct weight distribution. With enclosed I can throw luggage in and not having it against the bike(s). 10 ft and you nothing to play with.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 07:59 PM
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I trailered my Ultra and a 9' was perfect.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 08:01 PM
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Street Glide length as shown in the owners manual is 95.5 inches (8 feet). The 5' x 9' trailer at Uhaul works great.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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Just did my RK with a UHaul 5x9 ... worked great, very stable, easy to tow.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 02:07 AM
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For an enclosed trailer I used a 6x10 vnose and it was perfect. I also have a tour pack on so it’s a little longer than a standard street glide. I used the biker bar and that thing is GREAT.
 
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Open trailer, you can get her on a 8' deck. The bike is 8' long, but the wheel base is shorter.
 
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