Enclosed trailers ???
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Hometown
D-Ring layout on a 7x14
I could really use some help here. I ended up buying the 7x14 and this is how they mounted the D-rings. They said this was the standard d-ring layout so I didn't even think about it twice before ordering. But now that I see it in the trailer, I am questioning how its going to work.... Any comments from others that have 7X14? I want to haul 2 roadkings with hard saddlebags. As I look at it now, The inner d-ring is only 32" from side wall, maybe a little less. I know my 2010 roadking is wider than this, so the wheel chock is going to be offset more towards the inner d-ring or the handlebars are going to hit on the side of the trailer.
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Fischer, Texas
I totally agree. The bike will ride much, much smoother than other axles and springs. I have never had a problem. Currently I have an open single bike trailer with torsion bar suspension and when pulling it you can see how smooth the bike rides.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Deep South, Louisiana
I could really use some help here. I ended up buying the 7x14 and this is how they mounted the D-rings. They said this was the standard d-ring layout so I didn't even think about it twice before ordering. But now that I see it in the trailer, I am questioning how its going to work.... Any comments from others that have 7X14? I want to haul 2 roadkings with hard saddlebags. As I look at it now, The inner d-ring is only 32" from side wall, maybe a little less. I know my 2010 roadking is wider than this, so the wheel chock is going to be offset more towards the inner d-ring or the handlebars are going to hit on the side of the trailer.
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
Last edited by K Melancon; Mar 2, 2014 at 06:49 AM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 413
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From: Killeen, Tx
I could really use some help here. I ended up buying the 7x14 and this is how they mounted the D-rings. They said this was the standard d-ring layout so I didn't even think about it twice before ordering. But now that I see it in the trailer, I am questioning how its going to work.... Any comments from others that have 7X14? I want to haul 2 roadkings with hard saddlebags. As I look at it now, The inner d-ring is only 32" from side wall, maybe a little less. I know my 2010 roadking is wider than this, so the wheel chock is going to be offset more towards the inner d-ring or the handlebars are going to hit on the side of the trailer.
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
Any comments and or suggestions a) if this layout will work and b) where to mount the wheel chock? c) if I offset the chock is it ok that the front straps are not at the same angle?
Thanks
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Hometown
That's how mine is layed out. Remember your not tying to the end of the handlebars you going to frame and forks. On my forks I have the H-D mount bracket, then above the fender to fork mount, then around the top down tube/crash bar junction, then the passenger foot pegs. Soft ties around each place mentioned and then good ratchets straps with snap hooks on each end just incase. I then take a 4X4 and add a 2X4 on top screwed together and this is approx. 24 inches long. I slide the now 2X6 under the frame. I then tighten all the straps just enough to hold the bike. I do not compress the forks any more than half way. After first half hour I check the tension on the straps to see if any needs adjusting after settling in and every fuel stop afterwards. SOLID
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Southern NY, known as Florida
I own a Haulmark, it will double as a hauler for my bike if necessary. Nice quality. Haulmark has different levels at different price points
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