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Got a steal on a Credit Union REPO the other day.
They made me an pffer that I couldn't refuse.
Hey, what kind of rigs (trailers) do you guys
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They made me an pffer that I couldn't refuse.
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Ron,
I need some of those "arched" ramps.
Where did you get them???
I need some of those "arched" ramps.
Where did you get them???
I'm rolling with a Haulmark 6 X 12, set up for two bikes. So far the only times I plan on using it is for a trip home to Alabama in June, the Roundup in Wisconsin in August, and Biketoberfest in October. The rest of my ventures will be on 2 wheels all of the way.
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Hey Sleeper,
How many bikes can you fit into that trailer? I've been looking for an enclosed but can't decide on the size. Ideally I'd like to get 3 street bikes in one or 1 bike and 2 quads. Can an 8x14 do it or am I going to be looking at a bigger trailer?
Thanks
Brian
just bought me a 5x8 trailer w/ the fold down ramp today. $677 bucks on the road with title in hand. 2klb capacity. not too bad of a price i guess. Now i gotta get me a hitch.. hehe.. the truck bumper sits WAY to high to attach it there, it only gives me a bout a 15 turning radius with such a drastic angle off the ball. damn. Nothing fancy, but just something to haul the mower for the side job, and the busa in which consumes the funds from the side job.. who hoo!!
Take everything outside that you'd like to be able to fit in yer trailer.......park them all in an upright fashion as though they were strapped in yer cool new trailer.....close to each other but not too close.......measure the length and width of the area they take up, then add enough on the outsides to comfortably fit straps down to the floor.....remember sportbikes require strap hooks that are a fair bit away from the bike so's ya don't pull tight on the side panels when cinching down.
Worked great for me with my first trailer, an deven better with the second.
Hope this helps bro!!
Bill
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Mine is setup for 1, right in the middle.
My Buddy's 8'X12' Hallmark has had a GIXXER 1000, a Yamaha WARRIOR and a Yamaha 80 in his........
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BB,
a friend of mine just got a 45 foot RV / garage which sleeps 6 and stores 4 bikes comfortably. It is unbelievable! It has a hydraulic lift on the back to lift bikes into the garage area, a big air compressor, slide out full sized grill, Dolby digital home theater, and a seating area with canvas top on the top for watching races from above!
I am planning to get a 2 bike covered trailer in the next couple of weeks. I would go 4 bike, but then I would have to upgrade the pulling vehicle!
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Well I have 2 opens and a enclosed which i'm selling the enclosed is a 7X16 just don't use it enough the opens are a 6X10 works great for 2 bikes have like 800 bucks into that one kinda bike but i use it on the farm also then i went spendy and bought an aluminum one to pull one bike behind my show car on
And hey Iceman how dose that cover work on the bike going down the road dose it flap any and hurt the bike and where did ya pic it up at i'd like to know thanks
And hey Iceman how dose that cover work on the bike going down the road dose it flap any and hurt the bike and where did ya pic it up at i'd like to know thanks
When I did my trailer I approached it two different ways. First buying a 5x8 tilt bed utility trailer with 12" wheels. I asked a ton of questions. Many members gave comments. Chris, (SLEEPERBUSA) offered some of the best suggestions at the time.
Locally a small utility trailer 5x8 w/12" wheels sold for about $200-$300 used and $450 on up new. If you know someone who can weld cheap then build it is cheaper. If not buy a already done utility trailer and mod da hell out of it.
The tilt bed was nice because I can ride right up it and into the "LA CHOCK". Lean forward and the trailer eases down. I can then get off because the bike holds itself in the chock. Strap it down and go. I got the diamond flooring from a local metal shop. It was their scrap so it was nearly free. I had to pay them to cut it to size thats it. Drill and bolt it down. Added the tool box (yard sale $2.00). I keep the straps, oil, jack, 4way etc in trailer. Bought the spare from a local boat supply place. Spare rim tire and spare holder mount was $20.00. Mounted the tool box on a piece of wood. Wood seperatly mounted to trailer neck. FOught like hell with the lights due to grounding problems. 3 cans of spray paint and it was done.
A welder will have access to everyting you need for the rails if you build it. The axels are pretty cheap. Find an ok used one and repack the wheel greese, paint it and change the floor. $400 out da doe! Pulled 3 bikes on it to myrtle last year with out any problems.
JD
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Locally a small utility trailer 5x8 w/12" wheels sold for about $200-$300 used and $450 on up new. If you know someone who can weld cheap then build it is cheaper. If not buy a already done utility trailer and mod da hell out of it.
The tilt bed was nice because I can ride right up it and into the "LA CHOCK". Lean forward and the trailer eases down. I can then get off because the bike holds itself in the chock. Strap it down and go. I got the diamond flooring from a local metal shop. It was their scrap so it was nearly free. I had to pay them to cut it to size thats it. Drill and bolt it down. Added the tool box (yard sale $2.00). I keep the straps, oil, jack, 4way etc in trailer. Bought the spare from a local boat supply place. Spare rim tire and spare holder mount was $20.00. Mounted the tool box on a piece of wood. Wood seperatly mounted to trailer neck. FOught like hell with the lights due to grounding problems. 3 cans of spray paint and it was done.
A welder will have access to everyting you need for the rails if you build it. The axels are pretty cheap. Find an ok used one and repack the wheel greese, paint it and change the floor. $400 out da doe! Pulled 3 bikes on it to myrtle last year with out any problems.
JD
JD
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Well JD.
Thats what I WAS pullin it with. An 85 S-10 Blazer with a Vortec 4.3. It's got 135,000 miles and is tired.
It pulls great.............until I get to the first overpass
Paul had a Harley truck with a V-8 that got better gas mileage when we towed to The Texas Mile. My foot was on the floor the whole time while he was able to drive normally, with the bigger motor. Those hills almost killed me.
I have a Buddy that makes stickers and graffics out of his van, He came by 1 day and installed those for me. I guess I oughtta catch up with him 1 day and give him a few $$$, Huh?
I almost busted my azz real good 1 day on that floor. Oil and water don't mix. It's easy to clean tho, Just Mop-n-Glow
I scored up on that trailer also. My Buddy bought it and made 2 trips with it. It was sitting in his yard for 2 years, so he sold it to me for $1500
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Thats what I WAS pullin it with. An 85 S-10 Blazer with a Vortec 4.3. It's got 135,000 miles and is tired.
It pulls great.............until I get to the first overpass
Paul had a Harley truck with a V-8 that got better gas mileage when we towed to The Texas Mile. My foot was on the floor the whole time while he was able to drive normally, with the bigger motor. Those hills almost killed me.
I have a Buddy that makes stickers and graffics out of his van, He came by 1 day and installed those for me. I guess I oughtta catch up with him 1 day and give him a few $$$, Huh?
I almost busted my azz real good 1 day on that floor. Oil and water don't mix. It's easy to clean tho, Just Mop-n-Glow
I scored up on that trailer also. My Buddy bought it and made 2 trips with it. It was sitting in his yard for 2 years, so he sold it to me for $1500
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Wow Sleeper that was steal hey Iceman any word about the cover on ya bike i asked about it a post up
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Yeah, he messed up the rear end in his race car and needed the cash to fix it. I was in the right place at the right time.
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