Pulling a trailer
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Pulling a trailer
Hey bros. am thinking about buying a pull behind trailer to pull behind my Ultra. Next year wife and I are planning a trip from Reno up into Idaho,Montana to Yellowstone,back down into Utah, the Grand Canyon. What are your thoughts about pulling a trailer and what's a good trailer to look at.
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Santa
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I have a Trailmaster Aspen Classic that I'm very happy with, I put about 7k miles on it this year. 325lbs empty, probably 450-500 loaded. Takes a bit to get used to and anyone who says you won't know it's back there is full of s*** but it doesn't handle badly at all. I can still drag the boards through the twisties and can still manage a respectable u-turn.
If brakes are an option on yours I'd suggest them, and take a minute to set up the controller loaded. Once up to cruising speed it's not bad but taking off, especially up hill, sucks... I'm kicking around the idea of a Baker DD7 and a mild 103-107" build.
Running two up and pulling a trailer will be tough on the shocks, I'm running 13.5" Progressive 440HD's, I'd at least give them some thought. Be prepared to eat rear tires, towing seems to knock 1/2 the life off of them.
Can't think of anything else off-hand...
If brakes are an option on yours I'd suggest them, and take a minute to set up the controller loaded. Once up to cruising speed it's not bad but taking off, especially up hill, sucks... I'm kicking around the idea of a Baker DD7 and a mild 103-107" build.
Running two up and pulling a trailer will be tough on the shocks, I'm running 13.5" Progressive 440HD's, I'd at least give them some thought. Be prepared to eat rear tires, towing seems to knock 1/2 the life off of them.
Can't think of anything else off-hand...
Road Master
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From: Illinois
Hey bros. am thinking about buying a pull behind trailer to pull behind my Ultra. Next year wife and I are planning a trip from Reno up into Idaho,Montana to Yellowstone,back down into Utah, the Grand Canyon. What are your thoughts about pulling a trailer and what's a good trailer to look at.
Thanks
Santa
This is the trailer I have with a hitch doc hitch. This has been a good company to deal with.
http://www.american-legend.com/models/models_legend.asp
Road Warrior
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No problems pulling a trailer. I have a Uni-Go, it's small but it meets my needs. Do I notice it back there...just a bit. The biggest issue is riding 2-up fully loaded and....learning to stop....just practice and you will get used to it. I have never found it to eat tires or cause suspension issues.
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I have a bushtec and it is a great trailer but my bike needed a little more motor to handle it sufficiently imo. Be prepared to have to spend some money for at least cams especially if riding two up.
This was us last weekend going to Springfield for the first time since putting in the cams.
With only a stage 1 setup the bike required frequent downshifts but the cam really helped. I'll be installing a 103 kit in a couple of weeks once I get the heads/cylinders back from the machine shop.
This was us last weekend going to Springfield for the first time since putting in the cams.
With only a stage 1 setup the bike required frequent downshifts but the cam really helped. I'll be installing a 103 kit in a couple of weeks once I get the heads/cylinders back from the machine shop.
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bushtec. Watched all trailers being pulled and appeared that the bushtec handled the best. I pull mine like its not even there.
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No problems pulling a trailer. I have a Uni-Go, it's small but it meets my needs. Do I notice it back there...just a bit. The biggest issue is riding 2-up fully loaded and....learning to stop....just practice and you will get used to it. I have never found it to eat tires or cause suspension issues.
I’m now looking at a Trekker http://www.trekkertrailer.com/index.php and I would be interested in feedback from anyone who has one.
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Road Warrior
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From: Western Wisconsin
Hey bros. am thinking about buying a pull behind trailer to pull behind my Ultra. Next year wife and I are planning a trip from Reno up into Idaho,Montana to Yellowstone,back down into Utah, the Grand Canyon. What are your thoughts about pulling a trailer and what's a good trailer to look at.
Thanks
Santa
Great deals can be found, most mfr's will have winter specials with discounts.
Your trailering needs depends on are you planning on camping?? or hotel jumping??
If you are going to hotel it most any mfr will do, you will find the one you like at the price your willing to pay.....
I went with a BREEZE by Country Trailers http://www.countrytrailers.net/breeze.html
My wife and I camp 90% of the time on the road and we are able to stuff everything we need into our trailer.
If I had it to do over again, I would go with a BUNKHOUSE. http://www.bf-specialties.com/
I have look over quite a few of them at the campgrounds and the new models are SLICK!!!!
They are on the heavy side and for a first time motorcycle/trailer unit may seem like alot. But it's not.
Like anything new, take your time. Drive the speed limit until you get use to it.
Just remember!!! Don't park anywhere that you can't drive straight out of.
Road Master
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From: Blue Springs, MO
When going on big trips don't leave home with out it. I have a starlight and love it. If your going on long trips it is a great investment. There are alot out there and it just depends on how much you are willing to pay. I had mine pin striped to match the bike.
