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Timeout

In: Midlands
Posts: 587

Has anyone used one of these to tow a bike. Are they any good could there be any problems with wear or stress on the bike, are they stable. I have limited space for a trailer and am looking for options, motorhome to tow a BMW 1100. Failing that it will be a trailer.

Message posted by Timeout on 19 February 2011 at 18:02

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bluesbiker

In: Birmingham in th
Posts: 2510

you could always ride it al.

Message posted by bluesbiker on 19 February 2011 at 18:24

bluesbiker @ 19/02/2011 18:24:10

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11177

never seen one but would think thay would put a lot of stress on wheel forks head set as very narrow wheel base so you would be unable to secure wide spread to stop rocking

Message posted by JP on 19 February 2011 at 18:25

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bluesbiker

In: Birmingham in th
Posts: 2510

if you use that al, your gonna get uneven wear rates on your tyres. sort of defeats the object of using a trailer down to cornwall.

Message posted by bluesbiker on 19 February 2011 at 18:29

bluesbiker @ 19/02/2011 18:29:24

Big Twin

In: Newark
Posts: 203

I looked into buying one or something similar when I spoke to the makers they said that there were stability issues and that they wouldn't sell me one for my then BMW1150 too heavy ?? Twin.x

Message posted by Big Twin on 19 February 2011 at 20:04

Big Twin @ 19/02/2011 20:04:56

Timeout

In: Midlands
Posts: 587

Cheers guys. Did think of one with a wide wheel base for stability, i was thinking of the wear (head set etc) but then reversing would still be a problem as well. I saw it on Ebay (motorbike trailers) from Birmingham Ride it >> tent - motorhome - tent - motorhome >>> motorhome <<< i thinks comfort. Sod it i want a trailer.

Message posted by Timeout on 20 February 2011 at 08:14

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nellie

In: nottingham
Posts: 226

hiya timeout .... thats a trike trailer similar to the ones supplied by uk triker and is not suitable for towing bikes as there is a lot of stress placed on the steering head bearings you would be better off with a bike trailer as both wheels are off the road `no extra miles on the clock` and can be strapped down properly...

Message posted by nellie on 22 February 2011 at 00:04

nellie @ 22/02/2011 00:04:10

Timeout

In: Midlands
Posts: 587

Cheers Nellie thought so - so i need a trailer

Message posted by Timeout on 22 February 2011 at 16:24

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yamahama

In: leicestershire
Posts: 1606

Fold-away trailers are available

Message posted by yamahama on 22 February 2011 at 21:39

yamahama @ 22/02/2011 21:39:14

Timeout

In: Midlands
Posts: 587

Yes John i had a look at the Carol Nash show, but the weight of my bike hanging off the back mmmmmm! i'll have to look into them more. cheers

Message posted by Timeout on 23 February 2011 at 18:05

Timeout @ 23/02/2011 18:05:06

geoffb2005

In: Leeds
Posts: 2593

Have a look at Phoenix Trailers. They made the one we use and I can tell you it's a seriously good piece of kit, very strong and very well made.

We've towed my CB13 and Roachy's CBR6 with it without any issues whatsoever.

Message posted by geoffb2005 on 23 February 2011 at 18:29

geoffb2005 @ 23/02/2011 18:29:22

yamahama

In: leicestershire
Posts: 1606

Dave Cooper Trailers. Someone makes a trailer that will dismantle and fit in a car boot but can't remember who.

Message posted by yamahama on 23 February 2011 at 20:22

yamahama @ 23/02/2011 20:22:03

Flettie

In: Buxton
Posts: 35

These are things that can be shared - yes?

Message posted by Flettie on 23 February 2011 at 20:33

Flettie @ 23/02/2011 20:33:23

paneurojim

In: glasgow
Posts: 259

hi time out will you let me now how you get on im looking for a trailer for my pan she a heavy bike you need to chek it not to heavy for you trailer

Message posted by paneurojim on 23 February 2011 at 21:03

paneurojim @ 23/02/2011 21:03:41

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