Motorbike trailers

mick56

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hello, ive just bought a kawasaki vn 1500 custom cruiser, and its way too heavy for the rack that i carry my dr400 on, any suggestions as to other methods, trailer being the obvious choice, but there must be a way of lifting the front wheel and towing it, any replies will be appreciated, thanks, MICK56
 
mick56 said:
hello, ive just bought a kawasaki vn 1500 custom cruiser, and its way too heavy for the rack that i carry my dr400 on, any suggestions as to other methods, trailer being the obvious choice, but there must be a way of lifting the front wheel and towing it, any replies will be appreciated, thanks, MICK56
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I wouldn't fancy towing with the rear wheel on the ground bearing in mind the cost of bike tyres! I have seen a two wheel trailer that has a winch built in which was very compact and sturdy. (i'll have a google to try and find a pic) And if you are selling the rack I may be interested as my VFR is Way too heavy but I don't want to tow, so will be downsizing.
 
As a biker and motorhome owner, I would suggest you FULLY trailer the bike rather than lifting the front wheel.

Apart from the wear and tear on your rear wheel flattening out (motorbike tyres are curved and like to stay that way!).
You also have other issues when running the rear wheel which in turn would be connected to the gearbox and even though you would be running in nuetral you will still be turning the gears (possible dry, without the engine running?).
 
hi, how e heavy is the bike, because easylift do a trailer/rack with a 250 kgs limit
 
Aladdinsane said:
I wouldn't fancy towing with the rear wheel on the ground bearing in mind the cost of bike tyres! I have seen a two wheel trailer that has a winch built in which was very compact and sturdy. (i'll have a google to try and find a pic) And if you are selling the rack I may be interested as my VFR is Way too heavy but I don't want to tow, so will be downsizing.
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VFR's weigh in at 220kg. I wouldnt like to be putting one on a rear mounted rack. Yes, I also have a VFR (two actually. A 1997 version and a 2003 Vtec)and I trailer them.

I agree with your comments about rear wheel!
 
hi, how heavy is the bike, because easylift do a trailer/rack with a 250 kgs limit
 
Hi, i looked into this method of just lifting the front wheel for my bandit and went on a forum to discuss this there were concerns about oil level in gearbox , uncoupling chain but if i remember tho your bikes shaft init . there are rigs out there for towing with front wheel. not sure if legal . ONE ON EBAY £235 500kgs limit
 
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dtdog said:
as a biker and motorhome owner, i would suggest you fully trailer the bike rather than lifting the front wheel.

Apart from the wear and tear on your rear wheel flattening out (motorbike tyres are curved and like to stay that way!).
You also have other issues when running the rear wheel which in turn would be connected to the gearbox and even though you would be running in nuetral you will still be turning the gears (possible dry, without the engine running?).
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good point about the gearbox, thanks mate, mick 56
 
chubadub said:
hi, i looked into this method of just lifting the front wheel for my bandit and went on a forum to discuss this there were concerns about oil level in gearbox , uncoupling chain but if i remember tho your bikes shaft init . There are rigs out there for towing with front wheel. Not sure if legal . One on ebay £235
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yes it is shaft drive, and a couple of others have pointed out the gearbox problem that i hadnt thought about, glad i asked, thanks mate, mick56
 
DTDog said:
VFR's weigh in at 220kg. I wouldnt like to be putting one on a rear mounted rack. Yes, I also have a VFR (two actually. A 1997 version and a 2003 Vtec)and I trailer them.

I agree with your comments about rear wheel!
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Do you want another 750fv? 21k on the clock :), as I posted I am downsizing, very reluctantly. Looking for something in the region of 120kg.
 
aladdinsane said:
i wouldn't fancy towing with the rear wheel on the ground bearing in mind the cost of bike tyres! I have seen a two wheel trailer that has a winch built in which was very compact and sturdy. (i'll have a google to try and find a pic) and if you are selling the rack i may be interested as my vfr is way too heavy but i don't want to tow, so will be downsizing.
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i wont be selling the rack, ill be carrying both bikes so my mates got some thing to ride out on his own on a girly hunt, thanks anyway, mick56
 
Thinking about getting a trailer myself, my current van already has a tow bar fitted. I would probably go for a box trailer myself, it will keep the bike from prying eyes & also keep it clean. Looking at the state of the back of my van after a long drive I can imagine how mucky my bike would be. Only problem would be loading the bike as mine weighs around 250 kgs, I might even consider looking for lighter bike as I am finding it is getting a bit too heavy.
 
Aladdinsane said:
DTDog said:
VFR's weigh in at 220kg. I wouldnt like to be putting one on a rear mounted rack. Yes, I also have a VFR (two actually. A 1997 version and a 2003 Vtec)and I trailer them.

I agree with your comments about rear wheel!
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Do you want another 750fv? 21k on the clock :), as I posted I am downsizing, very reluctantly. Looking for something in the region of 120kg.
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Do I WANT another one, yes. Would my life be worth living if I bought it, NO.
 
Hi Mick.

I`ve had one of these Ifor Williams BV84 Combination Ramp Doors in the past and as trailers go they are The Dogs Doo Dahs .

Good very solid ramp and a access door at the front to make life easier.

Not cheap but they`ll keep your Pride and Joy....... Warm, Dry, Safe and away from Prying Eyes.

I`ve found a You Tube clip showing one :-

Trailer For Sale Ifor Williams BV 84 - YouTube

Regards.
 
I would love to tow a trailer to carry my bike, but due to the 2m overhang I believe I would have problems with the trailer weaving badly with slight alterations of direction.
 
Beemer said:
I would love to tow a trailer to carry my bike, but due to the 2m overhang I believe I would have problems with the trailer weaving badly with slight alterations of direction.
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I have a 1.9m overhang and it towed my trailer fine. It towed as steady as a rock.

If you still aren`t sure then hire one first.
 
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