I have a cycle mate 2000, wife and I do some camping, I don't know it there until I start up into the mountains here in So. Cal. We are planning a cross country trip and we will take the trailer.

 

I put over 5000 miles on an Aluma trailer this summer. $2000.00 including shipping. There are other off brand such as Aluma-lite and some other ones but Aluma is made in Iowa is American made and come completely assembled. I bought it from Thomas Bus in Iowa. The best price I could find.

Jerry

 

I just ordered a Cycle-Mate LTD. http://timeouttrailers.org/CMLTD.aspx
It should arrive this week. I also just picked up my Krome Werks trailer hitch today from the dealer. I pulled a trailer for a bit on my buddies Softtail when we switched bikes on a trip a couple weeks ago. He's got an Evo with Stage 1 and had problems keeping up with me on hills. I felt the same thing when we switched. But we were pretty loaded and 2-up. I could feel it back there occasionally, especially while braking. Give yourself some extra room. One thing that I discovered today when I picked up my hitch is that putting a hitch on my bike and/or towing with it will void my warranty. My service guy gave me the impression he wouldn't look the other way if I had a problem.

 

Been pulling my cargo trailer for years, never any issues (related to the trailer anyway) Ride Time Technologies sells a great electrical piece for wiring up lights for your hitch. Its a piece that fits inbetween the main wiring harness and the rear wiring harness under the seat. Makes it so that you dont have to chop into the stock wiring. (nice!)
A few things to look for in what ever trailer your looking at..... Independent rear suspention is nice to maintain a smooth riding trailer, also LED lighting is a real plus ( easy on the bikes electrical system and less chance of bulbs burning out on the road) . I also liked trailers with some decent size tires, not those little 8" thingys. Good luck.

 

thats the trailer i want. what hitch are you using? thanks

 

And a trailer behind a bike with one good tire & one flat tire is going to handle better how... exactly???

 

A single wheel trailer will lose all stability and start swinging violently. It doesn’t take long for the trailer to drag the bike sideways.

A two wheel trailer will remain behind the bike when one wheel fails.

At least that is what a professional accident investigator tells me; if you want to believe otherwise go for it.

 

I bought a Bushtec in Sturgis this year and I love it. Only time I can tell its back there is when I'm stopping. One of my better investments for sure.

 

Thanks everyone I knew I could count on you guys to help me with my decision. I have been looking at a bunch and haven't made a decision yet but you helped me narrow it down some. Y'all Rock
Santa

 

I wouldn't think a professional accident investigator would have to explain this. I would think common sense would apply here.

If half of your trailer tires are flat or all of them are flat which would travel better? Not saying either would be enjoyable or safe but come on.