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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver
This answer is rediculously obvious. You leave it hooked up to the bike and ride it up the stairs!
Good Answer!!!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Most people won't mess with your stuff, but if you're concerned you can put a lock on your hitch to make the honest people honest. Or put a chain through your wheel. Never been a problem for me.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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I read this thread just because I am interested in a trailer. I know this one was about the pull behind type, I am interested in the push in front of type. I can't find any threads about that type.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver
This answer is rediculously obvious. You leave it hooked up to the bike and ride it up the stairs!
fine but what if there is no stairs at the other end , how do you turn around up there to get back down ?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1st 96 ultra
fine but what if there is no stairs at the other end , how do you turn around up there to get back down ?
180 wheelie in a hallway works every time.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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My trailer coupler has an opening that is for locking the coupler to the ball.
Once I unhook the trailer and take it off the ball I close it up and put the lock in it.
I've left it at motels before but I make sure that I don't leave any valuables inside of it.

Make sure it's on your insurance policy and don't worry about it.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rochkes
180 wheelie in a hallway works every time.

Dennis
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffreydsilver
This answer is rediculously obvious. You leave it hooked up to the bike and ride it up the stairs!
I got a good chuckle out of your response "jefferydsilver" ... Quick thinking!!
 
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Chain/cable it to something is a good idea. Wouldnt take much to throw it in the back of a pickup or van. Had a tire go out when my buddy was towing his by Crazy Woman Creek for those that know the area, it was 107 deg. that day. Took out the spring hanger as well, interesting day. We almost wanted to give that thing away after that day.. lol
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I just keep it attached to the bike. Unhook it when I get home.
 
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