Trailering
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
I would be concerned the plywood would crack and split without much support under it. I' use my buddy's 6x 12 landscape trailer with 2x6 planking. It's alot beefier, and you can forget its back there it tows so easy.,,
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Lapeer , Mich
if you are only going 200 - 300 miles sell the trailer , buy more chrome and RIDE the bike , but on a more helpful note remember even though the bike is within the weight limit of the trailer all the weight is concentrated in two small areas not all over the floor
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Highlands, NJ
I think about it this way..... My (accessories included) $26000 motorcycle gets towed in a $2300 enclosed trailer. I also get to store it in the trailer.
I only tow it when I need to drop it off to get work done, or unless I'm going on a long trip (300+ miles) with the girlfriend.
Less than 10% insurance.
Why take a chance on towing you "baby" on a cut rate trailer.
I only tow it when I need to drop it off to get work done, or unless I'm going on a long trip (300+ miles) with the girlfriend.
Less than 10% insurance.
Why take a chance on towing you "baby" on a cut rate trailer.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Prescott, AZ
So, do you feel beat up yet??? I live in Modesto area of Ca and about 8 years ago I bought a Kendon "stand-up" trailer - I took a beating also - I used it to tow to Vegas and to Salt Lake area a few times - Riding down highway 99 or 80 in the middle of the Summer was just NOT fun and I had done it many times..
That Kendon is light weight BUT built for the large Harley's and they will handle them just fine. I have to agree with the other posters here IF you plan to trailer you dresser on that very small trailer - you are just asking for problems.
I do understand the need to sometimes trailer - heat or health issues and that is YOUR business and no one elses.
I got a major rock ding on my bike while on the open trailer and sold it. I retired in 08 and had plans to trailer the bike to different parts of the US - ride for a few days and then find another spot... got a very nice 8X10 Wells Cargo V-Nose, ramp and side door... Great trailer... Never really have used it the way I thought I would. Since May of 08 we have made Two Coast to Coast and planning another this May
Ride as much as you can but don't fret having the need or desire to trailer - Just really think before you load your Dresser on that thing and go futher than maybe to the HD shop.
http://www.kendonusa.com/trailer_single.html
That Kendon is light weight BUT built for the large Harley's and they will handle them just fine. I have to agree with the other posters here IF you plan to trailer you dresser on that very small trailer - you are just asking for problems.
I do understand the need to sometimes trailer - heat or health issues and that is YOUR business and no one elses.
I got a major rock ding on my bike while on the open trailer and sold it. I retired in 08 and had plans to trailer the bike to different parts of the US - ride for a few days and then find another spot... got a very nice 8X10 Wells Cargo V-Nose, ramp and side door... Great trailer... Never really have used it the way I thought I would. Since May of 08 we have made Two Coast to Coast and planning another this May
Ride as much as you can but don't fret having the need or desire to trailer - Just really think before you load your Dresser on that thing and go futher than maybe to the HD shop.
http://www.kendonusa.com/trailer_single.html
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Prescott, AZ
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From: hope mills, nc
yup, i agree with 90% of the folks that posted here. my custom built road kings would NOT go on that trailer. no way. wow! think about it. i like what one guy said about his $26,000 bike. totally agree.
also, why do you need to trailer? it just seems to me, like putting a 'touring bike" on a trailer, defeats the purpose of having a touring bike......
i have a rule that i stick to. my bikes down go on trailers, unless they are broken.... and then, it is only to the shop. and i still wouldnt put my bike on that trailer. it might work fine for you, until you have to swerve while doing 60MPH..... then the top heavy bike, on your light weight, too tall trailer, is going to make you realize that you made a bad decision..... and it will be YOUR insurance that has to pay, and get rated, and increase. your insurance probably doesnt care that someone cut you off, or swerved into your lane. if they arent part of the accident, they arent really held liable for your bike being upside down, under your trailer.
do what you wanna do, it is your bike.
corb
also, why do you need to trailer? it just seems to me, like putting a 'touring bike" on a trailer, defeats the purpose of having a touring bike......
i have a rule that i stick to. my bikes down go on trailers, unless they are broken.... and then, it is only to the shop. and i still wouldnt put my bike on that trailer. it might work fine for you, until you have to swerve while doing 60MPH..... then the top heavy bike, on your light weight, too tall trailer, is going to make you realize that you made a bad decision..... and it will be YOUR insurance that has to pay, and get rated, and increase. your insurance probably doesnt care that someone cut you off, or swerved into your lane. if they arent part of the accident, they arent really held liable for your bike being upside down, under your trailer.
do what you wanna do, it is your bike.
corb