Strapless bike trailering
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 106
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From: texas
When I moved from Iowa back to Texas I had to haul my bike on my gooseneck sideways on the nose of the trailer. I used four straps, two on the handlebar and two on the swing arm. I sucked them dudes down til my shocks were bottomed out. She didn't move an inch in 1200 miles. Although if you have quick detaching windshield don't be a bone head and forget to put it in the cab like me!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 333
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From: Western New York
Looks to good to be true. No testimonials on the web site. I would strap it down for sure. I would be concerned that the frame would get jacked out of shape. Good luck and thanks for your service.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 176
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From: Iola, KS
My brother works for the company in Humboldt, KS. that bought this product and sold out of the inventory that they bought from Roberts in very short order and is now manufacturing the product in their facility. B&W Pioneered the turnover ball gooseneck hitch that is in most trucks these days. They are a great, small manufacturing facility and very dedicated to quality. Check out the link: http://www.turnoverball.com/products/motorcycle/biker-bar
Be sure to check out the "Strength Display".
Be sure to check out the "Strength Display".
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,072
Likes: 104
From: Prescott, AZ
The day just may come for you that you have a health issue or age has just taken its toll and you still want to ride - then that 'trailer' might not seem so "Sad"
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 974
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From: Utah
Purchased an enclosed trailer for a cross country move that had a Roberts Strapless mounted in it. Put my bike in it and it seemed sturdy enough but the way the original mounted it I couldn't get 4 straps on it with where the floor tie downs were so I yanked it out, sold it on eBay for $200. Made some blocks out of 2x4 and a piece of carpet to go under the frame front and back to keep my shocks from compressing and strapped her down. IMO, the Roberts felt pretty good but I could still wiggle the bike a bit on it. If I would have been able to strap it down with it where it was I would have used it. Using my method was rock solid and cost me nothing. All ready had the scrap lumber and straps.
Thanks for your service! And..can't believe your not towing that all with your bike, what a puss! Someone had to say it
Thanks for your service! And..can't believe your not towing that all with your bike, what a puss! Someone had to say it
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,072
Likes: 104
From: Prescott, AZ
Purchased an enclosed trailer for a cross country move that had a Roberts Strapless mounted in it. Put my bike in it and it seemed sturdy enough but the way the original mounted it I couldn't get 4 straps on it with where the floor tie downs were so I yanked it out, sold it on eBay for $200. Made some blocks out of 2x4 and a piece of carpet to go under the frame front and back to keep my shocks from compressing and strapped her down. IMO, the Roberts felt pretty good but I could still wiggle the bike a bit on it. If I would have been able to strap it down with it where it was I would have used it. Using my method was rock solid and cost me nothing. All ready had the scrap lumber and straps.
Thanks for your service! And..can't believe your not towing that all with your bike, what a puss! Someone had to say it
Thanks for your service! And..can't believe your not towing that all with your bike, what a puss! Someone had to say it
Your method has been around for ever and works - just takes more time and 'attention' Put a human in charge and we will goof it up, lol
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 215
Likes: 6
From: DFW, Texas
I know, old thread, but........
I have this system in my toy hauler, works great, looked at all kinds of options but due to holding tanks and fuel cell locations I had very limited access to the underside of the trailer without dropping tanks, etc.
I did use 2 straps, 1 from each rider florboard to a tie down that was on the side when I first got it for peace of mind but as mentioned, they are not needed.
I have this system in my toy hauler, works great, looked at all kinds of options but due to holding tanks and fuel cell locations I had very limited access to the underside of the trailer without dropping tanks, etc.
I did use 2 straps, 1 from each rider florboard to a tie down that was on the side when I first got it for peace of mind but as mentioned, they are not needed.