Speaking of Rednecks....

[Amber Lamps]

I gon' go git my baby mama back at her trailer and drink me sum PBR 40s... Hyuck, hyuck...:lol:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/General%20Bullshit/IMAG0207.jpg

It does hide very well I must say...

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/General%20Bullshit/IMAG0208.jpg

[tached1000rr]

fail you gotta have it lifted

[derf]

I'm calling fake on this one

[Amber Lamps]

I'm calling fake on this one

Nope, I have a small trailer (4X8) and I don't want to own a truck so.... For the 2 or 3 short trips we take with the bikes a year, this will be fine I think...

[ericr]

That does hide good Lon. The ball isn't close enough for the coupler to hit your bumper though is it? It looks really close from the angle of that shot but could just be the angle.

[Rangerscott]

A hitch on a car is as gay as my man thong.

[Amber Lamps]

That does hide good Lon. The ball isn't close enough for the coupler to hit your bumper though is it? It looks really close from the angle of that shot but could just be the angle.

I don't think so but thanks for reminding me to put some 3m vinyl there to help prevent scratches from hooking up.:wink:

A hitch on a car is as gay as my man thong.

maybe but continuing to own a full sized truck just to haul a couple bikes a few times a year...:panic:

[TYEster]

I hate living in a state that limits custom tags to 6 character spots.

[Amber Lamps]

I hate living in a state that limits custom tags to 6 character spots.

Hey anything goes here bro...:lol:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/83aec466.jpg

[ontwo]

:lol: do whacha gotta do, bro

[Amber Lamps]

:lol: do whacha gotta do, bro

It will definitely increase my trips to the Gap this year.:rockwoot:

[Trip]

I had one on the civic because of the fiddy and dirt bike. More powah to you tigger. It's nice having a truck now though.

Need to sell my 4x8 harbor freight trailer.

[Amber Lamps]

I had one on the civic because of the fiddy and dirt bike. More powah to you tigger. It's nice having a truck now though.

Need to sell my 4x8 harbor freight trailer.

How much? I spoke early on the trailer and was going to pick one up at Tractor Supply tomorrow. They have a 4X8 without the floor for $369 and will take the HF 20% coupon. 9 2X6 treated planks cost $45 at Lowes. I already have ramps, wheel chocks, etc.

[Trip]

How much? I spoke early on the trailer and was going to pick one up at Tractor Supply tomorrow. They have a 4X8 without the floor for $369 and will take the HF 20% coupon. 9 2X6 treated planks cost $45 at Lowes. I already have ramps, wheel chocks, etc.

I believe it's this trailer, it's got the 12" wheels/4 bolt

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

$200 with treated wood, two outside eyeloops, and removable HF chock in the center.

I can get pics tomorrow if you are interested.

[Cutty72]

I got my 5x8 trailer at Lowes for $500 OTD. had an expanded metal floor and ramp with bracing. I didn't like the stability of just the expanded metal so I bolted some OSB that I had to the floor of the trailer, left the ramp alone. Works very well for my needs.

[Amber Lamps]

I believe it's this trailer, it's got the 12" wheels/4 bolt

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

$200 with treated wood, two outside eyeloops, and removable HF chock in the center.

I can get pics tomorrow if you are interested.

Wow! That's a good deal, Nick.... I would love to get it but the trip would negate the savings... Dang, nice deal though....

[Trip]

Wow! That's a good deal, Nick.... I would love to get it but the trip would negate the savings... Dang, nice deal though....

Yeah figured it would be, need to Craigslist it

[Amber Lamps]

I got my 5x8 trailer at Lowes for $500 OTD. had an expanded metal floor and ramp with bracing. I didn't like the stability of just the expanded metal so I bolted some OSB that I had to the floor of the trailer, left the ramp alone. Works very well for my needs.

Yea TSC has a 4X7 with ramp and expanded metal ($425 after coupon)I hemmed and hawwed over but decided that I'd rather have the wood floor. Oh and I want to keep it small since I'm towing with a car.

4X8 no floor

http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailers-towing/trailers/utility-trailers/carry-on-trailer-reg-no-floor-trailer-1000215

4X7 with ramp

http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailers-towing/trailers/utility-trailers/carry-on-trailer-reg-mesh-floor-trailer-1650-lb-capacity-1000231

[Amber Lamps]

Yeah figured it would be, need to Craigslist it

Yea, I'd list it for $300 imo... you'll get it quick! Do it soon bte while everyone is tax refund rich! I sold my Bonneville in a few hours.:rockwoot:

[Porkchop]

I hate living in a state that limits custom tags to 6 character spots.

7 here.

[Cutty72]

7 here.

7 on the standard plate
5 on the lewis and clark plate
4 on a NG plate
5 on a college/FD/vet plate

6 on a MC plate.

[Homeslice]

maybe but continuing to own a full sized truck just to haul a couple bikes a few times a year...:panic:

Agreed.

[Particle Man]

I think it looks like a clean install :shrug:

I had one on my early 90's Grand Prix that would tow a 16' ski boat very well for the same reason: I didn't want/need a truck.

I am planning on installing one on the Subaru to tow the sled to places where there is actually snow (grumble).

[Amber Lamps]

I think it looks like a clean install :shrug:

I had one on my early 90's Grand Prix that would tow a 16' ski boat very well for the same reason: I didn't want/need a truck.

I am planning on installing one on the Subaru to tow the sled to places where there is actually snow (grumble).

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...:lol: A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....:wink:

[derf]

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...:lol: A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....:wink:

If I was able to tow 2 bikes on a bike trailer with my little teeny weenie ford focus, then your mustang should be all right. Only thing is, when going up hill, if the car feels liek its lagging, or the flooor gets super hot, pull over and wait for your trans to cooldown, then buy and install a trans cooler. But I dont really see that ever happening

[Particle Man]

Is it auto or manual?

[tommymac]

A guy I go to the track with recommended using that trex decking, he said to go to a lumber place and see if they have an unpopular color and see if they will let it go cheap.

its on my to do list, the plywood I have on there is def on its way out.

[azoomm]

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...:lol: A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....:wink:

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper :lol: That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

[OneSickPsycho]

I believe it's this trailer, it's got the 12" wheels/4 bolt

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

$200 with treated wood, two outside eyeloops, and removable HF chock in the center.

I can get pics tomorrow if you are interested.

Crap man, I would be interested... I have no idea when I'd be able to come through there and get it though...

[dReWpY]

i picked up a similar trailor from Nighthawks neighbor for cheap as fuck, he was asking $300 i picked it up for $200

[Amber Lamps]

Crap man, I would be interested... I have no idea when I'd be able to come through there and get it though...

I know right? What a deal!!!:rockwoot:

[Amber Lamps]

Is it auto or manual?

Auto.... I wish it was a stick but the clutch action was too long and I'm too tall.:lol: Shift-bonk knee.....shift-bonk knee......shift-bonk knee... Salesman, so maybe you show consider the auto-matic...:wink:

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper :lol: That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

Thanks! Drilling hardened steel up ftl!:panic:

[Particle Man]

Auto.... I wish it was a stick but the clutch action was too long and I'm too tall.:lol: Shift-bonk knee.....shift-bonk knee......shift-bonk knee... Salesman, so maybe you show consider the auto-matic...:wink:
If you ever decide to pull anything bigger you may need to install a transmission cooler but a bike and trailer will probably not be an issue (friend of mine with a mustang learned that the hard way).

[Amber Lamps]

If you ever decide to pull anything bigger you may need to install a transmission cooler but a bike and trailer will probably not be an issue (friend of mine with a mustang learned that the hard way).

Yea, I actually looked at a cooler. They're not that expensive or hard to install so I might do it this Summer...:idk:

[karl_1052]

Hey anything goes here bro...:lol:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/83aec466.jpg

Who the fuck is Tigger?

[Cutty72]

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...:lol: A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....:wink:

The engine is similar, but not identical. And the trans is different.
Regardless, you should be fine, i believe they are rated at ~2000 lbs. If pulling in hills or stop and go, just pull it out of OD.

[Amber Lamps]

The engine is similar, but not identical. And the trans is different.
Regardless, you should be fine, i believe they are rated at ~2000 lbs. If pulling in hills or stop and go, just pull it out of OD.

Same as a truck...:idk:

[Amber Lamps]

Who the fuck is Tigger?

Barbie's boyfriend...:lol:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/Tiffany/IMAG0215.jpg

[VatorMan]

A hitch on a car is as gay as my man thong.

How about tow hooks ?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/car1-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/vatorman/Car/car2-1.jpg

[Kerry_129]

Looks good & well hidden. I've had one on my old beater integra which has hauled a bike or two many miles - did so again this past w/e. A buddy with a truck laughed at it when he first saw it at a Gap trip, until I pointed out that my load (1 bike + gear) was exactly the same as his, and I made it there @ ~25mpg - roughly double his mileage hauling. :)

[azoomm]

I wouldn't worry much about that motor/trans towing a small trailer - I mean, there are similar hitches designed for MiniCoopers that fit into the fog light on the bumper. I have a few customers that tow their bikes in with them... if a Mini can do it, surely a Mustang can.

http://www.minidomore.com/mini_cooper_towing/receiver_trailer_hitch.php

[OneSickPsycho]

My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

[Amber Lamps]

Looks good & well hidden. I've had one on my old beater integra which has hauled a bike or two many miles - did so again this past w/e. A buddy with a truck laughed at it when he first saw it at a Gap trip, until I pointed out that my load (1 bike + gear) was exactly the same as his, and I made it there @ ~25mpg - roughly double his mileage hauling. :)

I won't be getting that benefit with this set up!:lol: But I also don't have to drive a fricken truck the other 350 days a year that I don't need one. I happen to like my drop top and don't want to own two vehicles again so...hitch on a car ftw!:rockwoot:

[Amber Lamps]

My first car was a Nissan Pulsar with like 120k miles... the guy who owned it before me used to tow his Sea Doo every weekend with it. 1.6L was put to work, but no issues whatsoever...

I knew a guy that would tow two bikes from Michigan to Daytona every year for Bike Week with an old as hell Chevette (no bs!)!:lol: I'm not worried but you can be sure that I'll be taking it easy the first couple trips!:wink:

[tommymac]

I knew a guy that would tow two bikes from Michigan to Daytona every year for Bike Week with an old as hell Chevette (no bs!)!:lol: I'm not worried but you can be sure that I'll be taking it easy the first couple trips!:wink:

so if the car died the bikes could tow it home :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

so if the car died the bikes could tow it home :lol:

just about!:lol:

[karl_1052]

Barbie's boyfriend...:lol:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/Tiffany/IMAG0215.jpg

:lol

[ZXHOOLIGAN]

Don't ferget the dawgs!!!!

[Amber Lamps]

Finished my trailer today. I bought a 4x8 at TSC without a floor, bought treated 4x6 at Home Depot and mounted my wheel chocks. I went with a forward/backward thing to balance it out. Tongue weight is 125 loaded so not too bad. I pulled it around town in heavy traffic and it did well. I am cautiously optimistic.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/IMAG0012.jpg

[derf]

who makes the trailer?

[Rangerscott]

Yout got a spare tire and a good jack?

[Tmall]

It'll be no problem. I'm planning to do it with my car as well. And after browsing the link I'm going to post, I have no concerns with doing it. The only thing is, your bikes weigh a bit more than mine does.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=940017

[MILK]

*Snicker* I bought my Camry from my Harley owning ex-father in law. It has a trailer hitch! :lmao:

I've used it twice to tow a small trailer with plants on it. So it has been used since I bought it. :lol:

[Amber Lamps]

who makes the trailer?

Um...:idk: One second...

Okay, I'm back, Carry-On Trailer co. I got TSC to honor a HF 20% coupon on top of a sale they were having which has me down $340 for the whole thing including deck, screws, etc. All told, I'm into this for about $550 including the hitch, the ramps, the chocks, etc. Not too bad considering I was dropping about $2-300 every time we wanted to go on a trip and having to plan it out around the rental, weather, etc. Now we can load and go whenever we want!:rockwoot:

[Amber Lamps]

Yout got a spare tire and a good jack?

Shopping for a spare next week and I have my car's jack which fits under there well. I also have a couple bottle jacks that I'm considering... I might get a tongue box for the straps, jack, etc. I don't want to over do it though. This is intended for short, infrequent trips not cross country or anything.:lol:

[derf]

Do yourself a favor, and replace the wheel bearings with some high quality units, it will be a few dollars but you wont ever have to worry about all of a sudden why the trailer is pulling the car left and right while you are driving down the highway. It seems that the wheel bearings are the weak point on them (also on the HF trailers), and the mesh floor which you already fixed.

Other than that, good deal

[Amber Lamps]

Do yourself a favor, and replace the wheel bearings with some high quality units, it will be a few dollars but you wont ever have to worry about all of a sudden why the trailer is pulling the car left and right while you are driving down the highway. It seems that the wheel bearings are the weak point on them (also on the HF trailers), and the mesh floor which you already fixed.

Other than that, good deal

Yea, I'm considering the bearings with buddies but I'm going to get a couple trips out of these...:lol: It depends, I'm considering swapping the 12'' tires for 15'' tires and keeping the 12'' tires for back ups or selling them. The bigger the tire, the slower it spins at any given speed, the longer the bearings last.

[Kerry_129]

Those HF jobbies are hard to beat for the value - just takes a little extra planning & hardware to set them up right.

One thing to keep an eye on are the flimsy bent fender brackets. After they bounce & vibrate around a while and/or get (easily) bent a few times I've seen them fatigue & break right off (fortunately not moving!). Probably wouldn't mess up your shit - but sure could ruin somebody's day behind you! :lol: (and cause an ins. claim)

On the bearings, they might last the life of the trailer just fine - but if you haven't already I'd suggest pulling the axles & cleaning-out/replacing the crap grease in there - as much as anything to make sure the axle nut is snugged-down properly. I found that both were too loose on the one I assembled - that'll kill the bearings quick, as I'm sure you know. Also makes a convenient time to identify the bearing #s and at least make note of what they are 'just in case'.


Edit: thought it was the h/f you had there - I bet that one's a few notches better in parts/quality. Kick-ass they honored the H/F coupon - I'll keep that in mind. Looks good!

[Amber Lamps]

Those HF jobbies are hard to beat for the value - just takes a little extra planning & hardware to set them up right.

One thing to keep an eye on are the flimsy bent fender brackets. After they bounce & vibrate around a while and/or get (easily) bent a few times I've seen them fatigue & break right off (fortunately not moving!). Probably wouldn't mess up your shit - but sure could ruin somebody's day behind you! :lol: (and cause an ins. claim)

On the bearings, they might last the life of the trailer just fine - but if you haven't already I'd suggest pulling the axles & cleaning-out/replacing the crap grease in there - as much as anything to make sure the axle nut is snugged-down properly. I found that both were too loose on the one I assembled - that'll kill the bearings quick, as I'm sure you know. Also makes a convenient time to identify the bearing #s and at least make note of what they are 'just in case'.


Edit: thought it was the h/f you had there - I bet that one's a few notches better in parts/quality. Kick-ass they honored the H/F coupon - I'll keep that in mind. Looks good!

Ha mind reader! I was just thinking, WTF is he talking about?:wink: Yea the TSC trailers have a decent rep and it's all welded, each weld inspected by me! Besides, it came with 12'' five lug wheels and I didn't have to assemble it!!! Decent lights, frame etc... the TSC trailer out weighs the HF trailer by almost 100 lbs and it doesn't have the added fold up trailer hardware. I looked at Lowes, TSC and HF and decided to go for the "middle" option. The trailer was on sale for $300 so I rolled for about $260 otd. Went to HD, which is going out of business. 9 4X6X8 treated planks for about $30, 100 #12 2'' drillers $10, car wiring kit $3, etc. I already had ramps and Condor style locking chocks from HF so no further expense there. All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase and labor. Yee Haw! :lol:

[z06boy]

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper :lol: That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

:iagree: It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares. :idk: Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit. :lol:

[tommymac]

:iagree: It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares. :idk: Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit. :lol:

The hf trailers are 4x8 and you can get 2 bikes on there, its a little tight and takes a little effort but I have done it numerous times with no issues.

[z06boy]

The hf trailers are 4x8 and you can get 2 bikes on there, its a little tight and takes a little effort but I have done it numerous times with no issues.

:cheers: I may take a look at them as well as a few others. A friend and I owned a 5' x 8' Utility trailer several years ago with rails and it worked great but someone lifted it from us and just 'assumed' I had to go with one at least 5' wide for two bikes.

Enclosed is what I really want...6' x 10' or so but my wants are starting to outweigh my wallet. :lol:

[derf]

Why wouldn't they fit side by side? I can easily fit two bikes in the back of a truck and its only a 5 foot wide bed

[Amber Lamps]

:lol::iagree: It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares. :idk: Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Amber Lamps]

Why wouldn't they fit side by side? I can easily fit two bikes in the back of a truck and its only a 5 foot wide bed

5'>4'.........:lol:

They would fit but it would be tight and I hate loading that tight if I can help it. Besides, I really wanted to keep the tongue weight down. I tried a couple different configurations before I settled on this set-up.

Before with a truck 5' bed,


http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/FriMar12021314AmericaNew_York2010.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/Tony/FriMar12235931AmericaNew_York2010.jpg

Both forward with GF's bike back 2',

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/IMAG0006.jpg


http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/IMAG0004.jpg

Again, finished product,


http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/IMAG0007.jpg

[derf]

5' minus space for the wheel wells. Anyway, I've fit 3 bikes in a truck bed, not all sport bikes, but its possible, just really tight.

Trailer does look pimptastic. I am always scared of a bike backwards though, I keep getting the mental image of the wind shield catching air and flying off. Not even sure if its possible.

[Amber Lamps]

5' minus space for the wheel wells. Anyway, I've fit 3 bikes in a truck bed, not all sport bikes, but its possible, just really tight.

Trailer does look pimptastic. I am always scared of a bike backwards though, I keep getting the mental image of the wind shield catching air and flying off. Not even sure if its possible.

Um....:idk::lol: I've hauled quite a few bikes backwards without incident. Anything is possible though...:wink:

I may still go back to hers 2' back from mine because I think that it looks cool!:lol: Because of the axle location, I really wanted to place the heaviest part of her bike on the back, so....:idk:

[derf]

I never said it was a rational fear, just what h goes thorough my mind when I see a backwards bike

[Amber Lamps]

I never said it was a rational fear, just what h goes thorough my mind when I see a backwards bike

I always worry that it will "jump out" of the chock when I hit the brakes.... Of course, if that were possible then the same would be true of acceleration....:lol:

[derf]

I always worry that it will "jump out" of the chock when I hit the brakes.... Of course, if that were possible then the same would be true of acceleration....:lol:

Damn, never thought of that.now I hy something new to worry about

[z06boy]

Back when I had the 5' wide open trailer with rails I did not use wheel chocks...just straps so that's why I initially wondered about it fitting with a 4' wide trailer.

Chocks are definitely the way to go.

[Amber Lamps]

Back when I had the 5' wide open trailer with rails I did not use wheel chocks...just straps so that's why I initially wondered about it fitting with a 4' wide trailer.

Chocks are definitely the way to go.

Especially the locking chocks like these. I roll the bike in and it stands up by itself so I don't have to mess around with kick stands or whatever. 100% easier than regular chocks and 1,000,000% easier than without any chocks-been there, done that.

I'm really thinking about going with option 2. both forward, one bike to the front and one 2' back. It leaves a really nice spot for a strap, jack, tools, etc box.

[OneSickPsycho]

5' minus space for the wheel wells. Anyway, I've fit 3 bikes in a truck bed, not all sport bikes, but its possible, just really tight.

Trailer does look pimptastic. I am always scared of a bike backwards though, I keep getting the mental image of the wind shield catching air and flying off. Not even sure if its possible.

Um....:idk::lol: I've hauled quite a few bikes backwards without incident. Anything is possible though...:wink:

I may still go back to hers 2' back from mine because I think that it looks cool!:lol: Because of the axle location, I really wanted to place the heaviest part of her bike on the back, so....:idk:

I think I remember that happening to some guy on the old Florida forum I was on... Ripped some of the plastics off...

[z06boy]

Especially the locking chocks like these. I roll the bike in and it stands up by itself so I don't have to mess around with kick stands or whatever. 100% easier than regular chocks and 1,000,000% easier than without any chocks-been there, done that.

I'm really thinking about going with option 2. both forward, one bike to the front and one 2' back. It leaves a really nice spot for a strap, jack, tools, etc box.

I need to pick up a pair of those then...much easier. :rockwoot:

[Cutty72]

Especially the locking chocks like these. I roll the bike in and it stands up by itself so I don't have to mess around with kick stands or whatever. 100% easier than regular chocks and 1,000,000% easier than without any chocks-been there, done that.

I'm really thinking about going with option 2. both forward, one bike to the front and one 2' back. It leaves a really nice spot for a strap, jack, tools, etc box.

Do you not tie down the back of the bike at all? Doesn't it bounce side to side?

[wildchild]

i usually throw straps on the back of bikes just to keep them from moving around too much.

BTW I used to haul my 3 wheelers with a '79 firebird w/400 in it. yes it had air shocks and fat tires. LOL

[Amber Lamps]

Do you not tie down the back of the bike at all? Doesn't it bounce side to side?

Yea, I tie the rear tire down....

[z06boy]

Broke down and bought a trailer...drove to Raleigh and picked it up last night.

I bought one of these...used.

http://www.redlinestands.com/catalog/images/large/trailer-access/Kendon_Dual_Bike_Trailer_LRG.jpg

[Amber Lamps]

Broke down and bought a trailer...drove to Raleigh and picked it up last night.

I bought one of these...used.

http://www.redlinestands.com/catalog/images/large/trailer-access/Kendon_Dual_Bike_Trailer_LRG.jpg

I Hate You!!!:lol: how much?

[Avatard]

A hitch on a car is as gay as my man thong.

I used to have a hitch on my '71 Chevelle.

I towed everything with that fucking car. It was a beast.

I got a ticket once, in upstate NY, towing a VW Squareback on a tow bar; 79 MPH.

[z06boy]

I Hate You!!!:lol: how much?

$900...more than I wanted to put into an open trailer but when I ran across this one...read about it and saw how much they cost new (too much) tempation got the best of me. :lol:

It's a 2005 model but had recently installed new tires...bearings...hubs...casters...tail lights and something else that I can't remember. It has some cosmetic blemishes from use but overall in real decent shape and is easy to store out of the way. The bike tire rails come off to make a flatbed and I may have some brackets welded on so I can even add some wood side rails for hauling stuff.

Instead of taking a utility trailer and making it a motorcycle trailer I'm doing the opposite. :lol:

It was on NCSportbikes.com...saw it Sunday and bought it Monday.

[Sixxxxer]

Reminds me of a Tredmill that folds up. Neat idea actually if you live somewhere with limited space.

just googled what they retail for...Nice pickup!

[Amber Lamps]

$900...more than I wanted to put into an open trailer but when I ran across this one...read about it and saw how much they cost new (too much) tempation got the best of me. :lol:

It's a 2005 model but had recently installed new tires...bearings...hubs...casters...tail lights and something else that I can't remember. It has some cosmetic blemishes from use but overall in real decent shape and is easy to store out of the way. The bike tire rails come off to make a flatbed and I may have some brackets welded on so I can even add some wood side rails for hauling stuff.

Instead of taking a utility trailer and making it a motorcycle trailer I'm doing the opposite. :lol:

It was on NCSportbikes.com...saw it Sunday and bought it Monday.


Yea I saw that listing on our site... I'm WAY too cheap for that crap!!!:lol: Besides, STG is trying to find a RSR2 Carbon in white for me...:lol:

[z06boy]

Yea I saw that listing on our site... I'm WAY too cheap for that crap!!!:lol: Besides, STG is trying to find a RSR2 Carbon in white for me...:lol:

Yea I was not planning to put that much in an open trailer...especially after seeing some of the ideas posted here but liked the stand up storage part since I'm limited for storage of a trailer. I don't have to pay to store it elsewhere or have to keep it at a friends house or anything. Nice to have it right here...can stand it up in the garage or just outside of it.

The wife got her bonus and said get it so I hopped in the Jeep Monday morning first thing since I was off for President's Day and was rolling toward Raleigh to get it. :lol:

With her bonus I didn't have to tap in to my Rottweiler $$. :rofl:

[Amber Lamps]

Yea I was not planning to put that much in an open trailer...especially after seeing some of the ideas posted here but liked the stand up storage part since I'm limited for storage of a trailer. I don't have to pay to store it elsewhere or have to keep it at a friends house or anything. Nice to have it right here...can stand it up in the garage or just outside of it.

The wife got her bonus and said get it so I hopped in the Jeep Monday morning first thing since I was off for President's Day and was rolling toward Raleigh to get it. :lol:

With her bonus I didn't have to tap in to my Rottweiler $$. :rofl:


You know that the $300 Harbor Freight trailer stands up too, right?...:wink:

Not that I'm saying that it's just as good or anything, because it isn't but....

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

[z06boy]

^^^Actually I didn't but I'm good with this trailer...bringing it back home the other night rolling 75 or so down the interstate it tracked so well I had to keep looking back in my side mirrors to even know it was still there. Had it not been for the timing of her bonus and this trailer popping up on a local site and my day off... I'd probably have the HF trailer or something similar soon.