Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer?

[Sgt Busa]

Before I replace my Busa that was stolen last week, or get another high end motorcycle, I plan on getting an enclosed motorcycle trailer for it.

Just wondering what the good people of Hayabusa.org thought of them.

Also, should I buy new or used. I'm really not looking for the coolest or slickest trailer around. I just want something to keep my bike secure.

 

[bronc3]

I love my enclosed trailer, but I don't use it for storage unless we are traveling. It is reasonably secure.

 

[cache]

6X12 wells cargo dual axle, $3000

 

[greeneinc]

An enclosed trailer would be nice but do you have a garage? If not, I would seriously park the bike in the living room. I know a few friends that park their bikes in their houses.

 

[Churchkey]

Got a new 14' single axle V nose with a side door & ramp door from a dealer in Tallahassee last summer for 2150.00 + tax. Real nice trailer. Put a coat of varnish on the interior walls & some black indoor/outdoor carpet on the floor. As much as I like riding to bike week I sure felt better about the bike being locked up in the trailer at night. If your interested I'll hunt up the dealers info.

 

[soon2be]

Don't use the trailer for regular storage. All someone has to do is steal the trailer and the bike goes with it.

 

[ks-waterbug]

Got a new 14' single axle V nose with a side door & ramp door from a dealer in Tallahassee last summer for 2150.00 + tax. Real nice trailer. Put a coat of varnish on the interior walls & some black indoor/outdoor carpet on the floor. As much as I like riding to bike week I sure felt better about the bike being locked up in the trailer at night. If your interested I'll hunt up the dealers info.

That's a really good price... I would say it depends on how much your willing to spend, factored against how often you'll use it! I opt'd for the used trailer, got less than 1k in her....
Not much to look at but that's the idea!

 

[bronc3]

My trailer has a little bling, but actually a non-bling trailer will attract less attention.

 

[bronc3]

If you think there may be a chance you will haul more than one bike at a time, get a 7' wide trailer. Get good drive-in chocks also. They are a bit pricey, but worth their weight in gold. If you are going to use it for storage you can pull into them without tying down.

 

[FJRider]

Churchkey - Please post the dealer where you got your trailer. I'd like to contact them. Thanks!

 

[Sgt Busa]

Got a new 14' single axle V nose with a side door & ramp door from a dealer in Tallahassee last summer for 2150.00 + tax. Real nice trailer. Put a coat of varnish on the interior walls & some black indoor/outdoor carpet on the floor. As much as I like riding to bike week I sure felt better about the bike being locked up in the trailer at night. If your interested I'll hunt up the dealers info.

That sounds like a great deal. Could you post up the info.

 

[Sgt Busa]

Don't use the trailer for regular storage.  All someone has to do is steal the trailer and the bike goes with it.

If I got a trailer I would use a cable lock through the tires.

 

[Sgt Busa]

An enclosed trailer would be nice but do you have a garage?  If not, I would seriously park the bike in the living room.  I know a few friends that park their bikes in their houses.

They have garages you can rent in my apartment complex but it cost $100 a month. Plus they are not that big.

As far as parking in the living room that's not an option. First I live on the second floor, second my complex does not allow gasoline powered anything to be stored in the apartment.

 

[1300hemibusa]

If you get an inclosed trailer have someone with no skills paint Darrel & Darrel lawn mowing and trash hauling and make sure you misspell at lease two words ...

 

[Sgt Busa]

If you get an inclosed trailer have someone with no skills paint Darrel & Darrel lawn mowing and trash hauling  and make sure you misspell at lease two words ...  

LMFOL

 

[stkr00]

If you think there may be a chance you will haul more than one bike at a time, get a 7' wide trailer. Get good drive-in chocks also. They are a bit pricey, but worth their weight in gold. If you are going to use it for storage you can pull into them without tying down.

I understand that there's more room, but could you reasonably carry two bikes in a 6' wide trailer?  You might have to stagger them a bit.

I'm in the market for an enclosed trailer, so I can use all the advice I can get.

EDIT: Just for clarification: The trailer would be used primarily for a single track bike, but would also be used to haul around two full dress baggers once or twice a year.



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[bronc3]

If you think there may be a chance you will haul more than one bike at a time, get a 7' wide trailer. Get good drive-in chocks also. They are a bit pricey, but worth their weight in gold. If you are going to use it for storage you can pull into them without tying down.

I understand that there's more room, but could you reasonably carry two bikes in a 6' wide trailer?  You might have to stagger them a bit.

I'm in the market for an enclosed trailer, so I can use all the advice I can get.

EDIT:  Just for clarification: The trailer would be used primarily for a single track bike, but would also be used to haul around two full dress baggers once or twice a year.

You can stagger them and easily fit two in a 6 footer, but that extra foot makes the difference between barely fitting and fitting with a little breathing room.. Either bike can easily be removed without disturbing the other. It is a bit more difficult to tow, but I just got back from a trip around the southeast with mine through the mountains and was very happy with it. Had two bikes, all my gear, tools, spare tire and even my coolers/luggage in it.

 

[stkr00]

If you think there may be a chance you will haul more than one bike at a time, get a 7' wide trailer. Get good drive-in chocks also. They are a bit pricey, but worth their weight in gold. If you are going to use it for storage you can pull into them without tying down.

I understand that there's more room, but could you reasonably carry two bikes in a 6' wide trailer?  You might have to stagger them a bit.

I'm in the market for an enclosed trailer, so I can use all the advice I can get.

EDIT:  Just for clarification: The trailer would be used primarily for a single track bike, but would also be used to haul around two full dress baggers once or twice a year.

You can stagger them and easily fit two in a 6 footer, but that extra foot makes the difference between barely fitting and fitting with a little breathing room.. Either bike can easily be removed without disturbing the other. It is a bit more difficult to tow, but I just got back from a trip around the southeast with mine through the mountains and was very happy with it. Had two bikes, all my gear, tools, spare tire and even my coolers/luggage in it.

Thanks...that's what I was looking for

 

[Professor]

If you think there may be a chance you will haul more than one bike at a time, get a 7' wide trailer. Get good drive-in chocks also. They are a bit pricey, but worth their weight in gold. If you are going to use it for storage you can pull into them without tying down.

I understand that there's more room, but could you reasonably carry two bikes in a 6' wide trailer?  You might have to stagger them a bit.

I'm in the market for an enclosed trailer, so I can use all the advice I can get.

EDIT:  Just for clarification: The trailer would be used primarily for a single track bike, but would also be used to haul around two full dress baggers once or twice a year.

You can stagger them and easily fit two in a 6 footer, but that extra foot makes the difference between barely fitting and fitting with a little breathing room.. Either bike can easily be removed without disturbing the other. It is a bit more difficult to tow, but I just got back from a trip around the southeast with mine through the mountains and was very happy with it. Had two bikes, all my gear, tools, spare tire and even my coolers/luggage in it.

Thanks...that's what I was looking for

Mine is 7' and I can't imagine trying to get two baggers in a 6' enclosed trailer. It is tight with my 7'. It would be possible with a 6x10, but like bronc said, get a 7'. I have a 7x12 v-nose (about 15.5' if you count the v-nose. It will easily fit two baggers staggered. It is tight, but I can fit 2 side-by-side with a 3rd in the front. 6' wide works decent for an open trailer, however.

 

[Higgs]

Get at least 13" tires E rated. The tires on the side of the trailer ride better and the trailer is lower. A torsion axle rides better than springs. That is if your going to trailer and not just use it for storage. Check out the flooring and frame it comes with. 3/4" marine plywood? This will be important when you go to tie it down and your flying down the interstate with the 10" subs pounding.