Single or Dual axel trailer for bike ??
#41
The opinions here vary from one extreme to another. The only reason to go with tandem axle is for weight capacity, period. They do not tow straighter or have less bounce etc.etc. They will wear tires much faster as they scrub around corners, especially in tight low speed turns. But the biggest pain is when trying to move them around without being hooked to a vehicle.
#42
What he said. A dual axle is safer, simple reasoning if you have a flat you will have another tire more than likely still with air on that side. Ask me how I know. Don't have a bike trailer, but I have experience with my bassboat.
#43
I tow trailers every day for work. Here's the deal. Torsion axles are much smoother than springs whether its single or dual. Any trailer will bounce if its not loaded to at least half capacity. Heavier the better as far as the ride goes. Get a v nose trailer because it gets your bike closer to the tongue which is the smoothest part of the ride. Over the wheels will obviously be the roughest ride. A dual axle trailer will eat tires quicker because of the way they scrub laterally when making tight turns, but you get the advantage in case of a blow out that you arent stranded or forced to change a tire on the hwy. In my opinion, dual axles ride smoother and are more stable in crosswinds. Im sure there are "experts" in this forum that will argue, but Ive towed both extensively, and duals tow better. Sure you can push a single axle around more easily, but how often do you need to do that if you know how to drive with a trailer? If it were me, id get a dual, but either way, you do want to get torsion axles. Hope that helps.
What brand do you like? What should I expect to pay for a dual, enclosed, of high quality?
Thanks!
#44
I own both single axle and tandem both 12ft, and there is no way im pulling my bike on the single axel it bounces way to much in my opinion its harder to back up and i would rather have that extra tire on each side to keep the trailer upright in the event of a blow out
#45
I like your response...feels credible and not just opinionated. I am thinking about getting a trailer for the colder times of year when we want to head somewhere warmer...or just to be lazy about heading up to Canada, etc from Colorado.
What brand do you like? What should I expect to pay for a dual, enclosed, of high quality?
Thanks!
What brand do you like? What should I expect to pay for a dual, enclosed, of high quality?
Thanks!
Was looking at this Neo last week...all aluminum, no screws on outside panels. Clean looking quality trailer and definitely on top of my list for my next trailer. dual axle!
Neo Classic Motorcycle Trailer
I think they are made in IN. USA
http://www.actiontrailers.ca/?page=motorcycle
Last edited by Pete6114; 04-08-2012 at 12:22 PM.
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#47
I was driving down the road and we pulled into a hotel. looked at the bike and trailer and one of the tires had disintegrated....all that was left was the rim. luck for me I have two axles on my trailer so when the tire blew...I didn't even nottice it. Had I had only one axle, I think the bike would have flipped. so if you cn spring for two axles. go for it. make sure your trailer tires are correctly rated for your speeds. low end trailers come with 2 ply tires which is only good for 55 miles per hour. then you have 4 ply tires that are good for 70 mph. then 6 ply which is good for faster than I would want to drive a trailer anyway. Don't go cheap on the trailer and tires.
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