Trailer for two twin cam bikes

[PoorUB]

What ever you buy don't paste it full of HD stickers that is like putting a big target on it for the crooks. I know more than one person that had there trailer locked to their truck with the hitch locked and the draw bar locked in the receiver and come out in the morning to find the trailer gone and the truck still sitting there.

Instead of HD stickers put "Bob's Diaper Service" on the side. That should stop any man from getting too close!

I always get a kick out of the private trailers that are billboards for HD, never could figure it out why anyone would spend money to advertise for the MoCo.

[pwmorris]

I used to have a 6x 12 but out grew it. Why not get something so when you get where you want to go you can park, pull out the awning, have a hot meal and shower, and cool off with the A/C or keep warm with some heat?
Here's my 24' rig I tow to races, or it can be used for fun trips to Sturgis with the bikes in the back. It tows like a dream with my SUV, and there are great deals out there too.

[moscooter]

 
That last rig looks pretty nice.  I agree with the tandem axle comments and trailer brakes too.   I had a 6X10 Wells Cargo and it was real tight with two bikes,  one a full size Tour model HD and the other a Sportster.  We used a (one) car ramp.......like you use to raise the front of a car to change the oil.  Ran the sporty up on the ramp (front wheel) to avoid the conflict of handlebars between the two.

One other significant (must have) to me if I were to get another trailer is the Vee front end.   Any flat fronted trailer is an absolute killer on gas milage.  Been there and done that.

Also,  I would add with any extensive (multiple) travel trips and usage of a 7X14 tandem trailer,  I would highly recommend pulling it with a diesel motor.   I rented a tandem 7X14 once with electric trailer brakes and it (as I recall) weighed around 4000 pounds (without) the two Full size Harleys even in it.   It made the transmission in my Avalanche continually down shift on the highway.

[John/1]

That last rig looks pretty nice.  I agree with the tandem axle comments and trailer brakes too.   I had a 6X10 Wells Cargo and it was real tight with two bikes,  one a full size Tour model HD and the other a Sportster.  We used a (one) car ramp.......like you use to raise the front of a car to change the oil.  Ran the sporty up on the ramp (front wheel) to avoid the conflict of handlebars between the two.

One other significant (must have) to me if I were to get another trailer is the Vee front end.   Any flat fronted trailer is an absolute killer on gas milage.  Been there and done that.

Also,  I would add with any extensive (multiple) travel trips and usage of a 7X14 tandem trailer,  I would highly recommend pulling it with a diesel motor.   I rented a tandem 7X14 once with electric trailer brakes and it (as I recall) weighed around 4000 pounds (without) the two Full size Harleys even in it.   It made the transmission in my Avalanche continually down shift on the highway.



I agree diesel with engine brake tows great,loaded camper weight is nears 5000 lbs.tow almost any trailer sticker on hitch states 2000 lbs tongue weight and 18,000 pull 3.73 gears 6speed with double overdrive,15 mpg with 7 by 15 all aluminum enclosed trailer with ramp door.[attach=0]

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[John/1]

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[YFOPOS1]

What ever you buy don't paste it full of HD stickers that is like putting a big target on it for the crooks. I know more than one person that had there trailer locked to their truck with the hitch locked and the draw bar locked in the receiver and come out in the morning to find the trailer gone and the truck still sitting there.

Instead of HD stickers put "Bob's Diaper Service" on the side. That should stop any man from getting too close!

I always get a kick out of the private trailers that are billboards for HD, never could figure it out why anyone would spend money to advertise for the MoCo.

So we'll all assume you never bought a Harley t-shirt and wore it  then ?   

[John/1]

What ever you buy don't paste it full of HD stickers that is like putting a big target on it for the crooks. I know more than one person that had there trailer locked to their truck with the hitch locked and the draw bar locked in the receiver and come out in the morning to find the trailer gone and the truck still sitting there.

I do not put harley sticker on my truck or trailer.I know people who put them everywhere???,each his own I guess.I put a D-MAx sticker on my diesel dually crew cab,legend put a legend sticker on the trailer.






Instead of HD stickers put "Bob's Diaper Service" on the side. That should stop any man from getting too close!

I always get a kick out of the private trailers that are billboards for HD, never could figure it out why anyone would spend money to advertise for the MoCo.

So we'll all assume you never bought a Harley t-shirt and wore it  then ?   

[Mailman]

  Riding them there isn't an option ?

Some people are not able to ride the distance, but are good for a few miles. Personally, I can ride 800 mile days back to back, but I can understand why some people are not able or willing. In a few years I am not sure I will be willing to ride like I do now.

I have a good friend that rides all over, but his wife refuses to ride more that a couple hours. His choice is to trailer, or ride alone. He enjoys his wife's company enough to trailer the bike so they can ride when they get there.

  Thanks for the reply.  Late on my part.  Not sure why someone would buy a touring bagger then if that's the case, but different strokes I guess.

[PoorUB]

  Thanks for the reply.  Late on my part.  Not sure why someone would buy a touring bagger then if that's the case, but different strokes I guess.

Because baggers are comfortable, riders like the radio, cruise, CB to talk to other riders. Also the instance I mentioned of the guy with a wife that will not ride long distances, but is more than willing to do a 100 miles or so. She likes the comfort of a bagger.

Why would someone spend $35,000 on a CVO when they could buy a Ultra that would serve the same purpose for $10,000 less?

Because they have enough money to buy what they want.

Personally I like my bagger. I had a 500 CC Honda that I still owned when I bought my first bagger. I held onto it thinking I would use it for short trips around town. After one year and 20 miles I sold it. In town, out of town, long trips, or short, the bagger is my go to ride.

[runamuck]

I did the same. kept my wide glide when I bought my ultra thinking I would still ride it plenty, but I really dont so am thinking about trading both in for a '14. the wide glide is a great bike and someone else might get some good riding out of it..just going to waste in my garage.