Don't worry about the axle placement. If the tongue weight proves to be more than you want when moving by hand, get a trailer dolly.
batrider said:I wouldn't entrust my Norton to one of those skimpy folding trailers with the 8" wheels. You don't want to try to save bucks here. One big pothole and there goes your Norton skittering across the pavement and over the cliff. (May be exaggerating a little here.) Ever been behind one and seen the wheels jumping off the ground? I've had a few trailers and it's not something I want to be constantly thinking about while heading off to a rally.
hobot said:I've trailered all my life cargo to camping and can tell ya no one hardly ever moves a trailer by hand while loaded, so essentially a non issue on decision. Glad to see how nice a single Commando fits and almost got a jet ski trailer myself but it sold before I got there. The 4x7 one showed up on Craiglist soon after and liked it better as can carry 2 bikes and other cargo as well as wood and furniture etc. We don't have all the time in the world any more so trailing all day and night to get to a rally will expand your life experiences wonderfully. Do get a spare wheel/tire if not already and keep a bearing set and the tools to change it with you. I know too well about trailer bearing melting out states away from home, as happened on NY trip but I didn't have time to check them first, so lost 4 hr getting tools/parts in city to get going again. Its good to touch hub at gas stops to sense the heat build up which should barely be warm to touch. By time I caught mine the wheel was totally wobbly but tracked just fine. Might take to a welder to have tie down hooks and even bracing at front to mount storage box on. Give some thought on how to secure a ramp to load single handed or even with helper. BTW do not cover wrap bikes or wind flap beats up the finish. I've not refined my tire clamp downs yet but had trouble keeping straps tight till I mostly strapped down via tires and hubs. Be sure you don't have slow air leak in tire or the clamp force goes away too.
hobot said:Ugh, now ya tell me, sheeze... who woke the dogs up...
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