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Just to stop hijacking Stu's JPN, I saw some 4x8 trailers at Tractor supply today with no floor and no ramp. All that is needed for the floor is a 2x12, same for the ramp and it could sit right next to the floor one. They are very low and should be able to get a bike up easy enough. Would have to make some way to chock the front wheel and probably fasten some tie down points. $370. They have one with a grated floor and swing up ramp for $560 that's a 4x7. Not heavy duty, but would work for local hauling.

I think I'll keep looking around. I really don't want to pay $2700.

Dave
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A lot depends on the tires and suspension not to bonce bike loose or blow tires on long freeway speed travel. Consider watching out for used ones and looking at variety online for insights. Many have 3 tracks/channels to carry one or more cycles.
Fenders and front air block are nice in nasty conditions. A horse trailer would be great but over kill for Commando's unless for winter storage.
 
Yes, my wife had a horse trailer years ago, but that and the horses are gone, so that option is not available although I have plenty of friends around here with them, but my P/U is not set up for them. They are also very good for moving upright pianos.

I tried starting the brute again today, but it was real cold in the barn last night (below freezing) and I got a lot of 'poots', but no starting. I'll try tomorrow after getting it out in the sun for a while.

Dave
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I'd look at the wheel size. If it only has 8 inch wheels, you might want to keep shopping. There have been some discussions of that here in the past. The issue is bearing speed and life. Larger wheels would be better for towing on the highway. Mine has 12 inch wheels, 14 inch would be better.

You could also check craigslist. Used three rail motorcycle trailers come up here all the time. Utility trailers show up occasionally too. Might be able to save some money that way.

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When frost on the seat it takes lots of flooding of carbs to get enough vapors to matter. Best wishes to get right trailer only used when planned way ahead of time.
 
DogT said:
Just to stop hijacking Stu's JPN, I saw some 4x8 trailers at Tractor supply today with no floor and no ramp. All that is needed for the floor is a 2x12, same for the ramp and it could sit right next to the floor one. They are very low and should be able to get a bike up easy enough. Would have to make some way to chock the front wheel and probably fasten some tie down points. $370. They have one with a grated floor and swing up ramp for $560 that's a 4x7. Not heavy duty, but would work for local hauling.

I think I'll keep looking around. I really don't want to pay $2700.

Dave
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Dog T, Tractor Supply trailer would be a good choice. I got this 40 x 48 inch trailer/8 inch wheels at Menards (Harbour Freight Tools may have this also) some time ago and set it up to haul my Norton. Had to do additional bracing as this trailer is from Taiwan. The tongue is too short & weak, had to add angle iron. It's difficult to back up without jack-knifing. Driveway markers helpful for reference. Despite it's crudeness, easy to haul a motorcycle for fair weather days. Had no problems yet with the 8 inch wheels. Just have to watch out for potholes. I have an enclosed 5x8 trailer that I set up also. Which I prefer to use for extended outings.

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If you look around, you can pick up a Kendon 2 rail standup trailer for $1000-$1200. I see them all the time on Craigslist.These are great trailers. I have one and know several others who have one and all agree it's the way to go. They sell for $2700 new and I believe that they will always be worth $1000, so you cannot lose any money unless you pay crazy money for a used one.
 
I have a 5' x 9' standard landscape trailer with 15" wheels and a ride on flip down gate which holds 2 street bikes (or my lawn tractor). This was made locally and I think there are trailer companies everywhere making basically the same thing so the prices are not bad - about $1200. I put in 2 tubular holders for the front wheels that I got from a cycle shop and 3 large eye-bolts into the bed frame.

The usual MC trailers with small wheels I see bouncing around on the highway really scare me.

Russ
 
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