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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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The newer enclosed trailers are much lighter. I bought a V-nose 6X10 Carry-on. It drops my gas mileage 3 mpg. I paid 3K for it new. It's worth it to me to have my bike safe inside while traveling and parked. Like taking your garage with you.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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I only haul if it isn't running, which hasn't happened yet.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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I have seen these trailers for a few years now. I do not know anyone that has one. I do not like the small tires, I would like to see 13 or 14 inch wheels. I can understand why someone would like it for storage if space was a problem. If you can find the room, a folding Kendon or other folding trailer would be a much better choice. Be Safe JIM
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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My friend and neighbor has one and has trailerd 2 softails to Sturgis and to Michigan without a problem. The reason he bought that is because of limited storage. We have used it for bringing home new furniture and hauling junk to the dump also. Hope that helps. Bogart
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by gunner11
I only haul if it isn't running, which hasn't happened yet.
4600 post and that's all ya got. Sad.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by captjon37
4600 post and that's all ya got. Sad.
If ya don't like don't read it. I express my opinions, same as you. Live with it!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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As long as the trailer is rated for the weight should not be a problem.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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I spent quite some time this morning researching this very topic, since someone locally has one for sale. First let me say in my 40 years of riding I have never trailered anywhere. Had a tow truck transport my bike once after a breakdown. According to the Trailer in a Bag site they can haul a Geezer Glide (which I have) and they have many, many pictures of every kind of bike on the rail. The thing I find intriguing about this thing is the ability to take it apart and throw it in the back of a vehicle in a Sea Bag (former sailer here). No worries about someone ripping your trailer off, or whether or not a hotel has trailer parking. And you can always take it in your 4-wheeler, next to your tool box, to help out a bro on the side of the road.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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only downside is after ya buy it and get it home, start reading the docs, that's when you find out they don't recommend going over 45mph. I went out and got the largest speed-rated wheels & tires that would fit the hubs to bring the wheel rpms down a little. It is a good choice to carry in a car/or pickup chase vehicle for large groups that have a "cooler car" coming along anyway. I've taken it along semi-disassembled in the back of my pickup when going to look at used bikes and it's nice not having to pull a bouncing empty trailer behind me on the outward leg of the trip.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Didn't go with trailer in a bag because I was too uncomfortable overall - I couldn't get answers making me comfortable from sales guy at show and couldn't find anyone who used one.

In the end, went with: http://www.sportutilitytrailers.com/LongChih/749TE.htm

Last summer road at speed from Chicago to western Iowa in a storm with no issues. Don't bother with their ramp unless you glue something to surface - rear wheel will spin going up. I've got about 1K all in (with diff. ramp, wheel chock, plywood etc). Wish I had space for more, but this works for me. Note depending upon state, registration of any of these kits can be an harder than it should be - you don't necessarily get the paperwork you need.
 
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