Trailer-In-A-Bag
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Joined: Oct 2009
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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.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Toms River, NJ
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
Novice
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: S.E. Arizona
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
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Reston, Virginia
Been wondering the same thing
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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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: SE WI
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.
Stage III
Joined: Feb 2010
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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.
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.