which truck to haul bikes?

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  1. Comicus

    Comicus New Member

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    HMMMM... Maybe you could use one bike to tow the other to the track. If only somebody out there knew if the VFR could be rigged up to pull a trailer...:whistle:
     
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    Who make the trailer? I'd like to look into getting one.
     
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    I have had the trailer for a couple of years now. By the time I added all the accessories it was right around $1500. If I had it to do over I would probably get a different one. The high deck height and the skinny, 2-peice loading ramp (required due to the tall deck height) make it virtually impossible to load and unload by myself. The up side is I can take the rails off in about 15 minutes and use the trailer for other duties.

    I guess I am not making a good case for it, eh? LOL

    My trailer looks exactly like this, only mine was more expensive. Like I said, I hate the loading ramp with a passion. Hate, hate, hate it. Did I mention that I hate the loading ramp?

    Folding Stand FOLD Up Single Rail Motorcycle Trailer | eBay

    If your are slightly handy with tools you could add lightts, a plywood deck and wheel chocks to this one from harbor freight.
    Utility Trailer 4'x8' - Heavy Duty Folding Utility Trailer


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    Here is a good example of the awful loading ramp. Just about anything that isn't a dirt bike will bottom out as you load the bike. We actually gouged the lower fairing on my wife's Ninja 500 when we loaded it. There is a cheesy extension available that helps with this (I have it), but it plain sucks.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x8-Fold-St...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fe94d399

    I would highly recommend something with a lower deck height that can be loaded and unloaded by one person. Something like this if you have the money.
    http://www.discount-trailers.com/kendon-trailers.htm
     
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  4. outlaws Justice

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    I do it all the time, It's the only way to travel!

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    Thanks for the Info.
     
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    That's why my other ride is a Cop car [​IMG]
     
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    that's awesome, but doesn't that turn your bike into a hard tail (affect the ride) looks like its mounted to the swing arm and the subframe, and HOLY CRAP 12 bikes, i'm seriously jealous.
     
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