Trailer Extras

FrenchieR6 · 01-01-2007, 10:14 PM

Ok, I am in the process of buying a trailer and, unless I buy a trailer that is already set for hauling bikes, I will need to invest on accessories and things to have the trailer ready to haul bike/bikes

Can you please list brands, comment, and advise on things I should start looking for.

Thanks

V~

Hammer · 01-01-2007, 10:16 PM

What size trailer are you looking for?

HondaGalToo · 01-01-2007, 10:18 PM

Spare tire (they don't all come with one)
E-track system with tie down rings
We have a diamond plate box mounted on the tongue for the gas containers so they don't have to be in the trailer.

FrenchieR6 · 01-01-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

What size trailer are you looking for?

I want to be able to haul 2 to 4 bike (I'm thinking ahead on gas expense

) so 7 X 16 the most

I am kind of hoping to find a V nose used on a forum that has most of the stuff ready but want the best to keep the bike on it's two wheel...

Jetbdude · 01-01-2007, 10:19 PM

This is pretty damn great Strapless Transport Stands

If you want a regular wheel chocks, tiedowns and everything else you need I just took everything off my trailer and could cut you a deal.

FrenchieR6 · 01-01-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

This is pretty damn great Strapless Transport Stands

If you want a regular wheel chocks, tiedowns and everything else you need I just took everything off my trailer and could cut you a deal.

That is sweet... I hate that handle bar stripe crap........screw my throttle last year really bad and my bike was found on the side once in the trailer

Jetbdude · 01-01-2007, 10:26 PM

You'd be able to fit 4 bikes in a smaller trailer with 4 of those bad boys!

FrenchieR6 · 01-01-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

You'd be able to fit 4 bikes in a smaller trailer with 4 of those bad boys!

So you have a good deal for me for 4 of those bad boys?

Like I say 16 the most... There's was one that I was looking at but........ SOLD...

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Hammer · 01-01-2007, 10:40 PM

If you are interested in a new trailer, get with me. I got a decent deal at Detro trailer sales, they are located north of Putnam. From What I have seen, you will pay new price for an old trailer. That is why I went with a new one.

DUX · 01-01-2007, 11:28 PM

I just got a THULE 6 1/2 x 14 for Christmas (that's a bow, not a cross on the door

.)

It came from a dealer in Northeast Pa and I'm planning on towing three large bikes at a time. I'm sure that it could handle four sport-bikes no problem.

It's a V-nose with a slanted roof in the front and like the open trailer that I have for sale, it's all aluminum. It pulls very well

.

Nothing done on the inside yet, but I'm planning on E-track with removable chocks. We're looking into modifying some of the chocks that hold the bike upright with no tie downs for the e-track. I still plan on using the ties, but I want the bike to stand by itself for ease of loading and securing them by myself.

I'm also considering some no-skid flooring from these guys if I can get them to sell me a small enough sheet: Specialty Flooring by Armstrong

Good luck! Post any ideas that you come up with.

evl_twn · 01-02-2007, 01:33 AM

Put some studs up through the floor and mount a couple of Baxley chocks in there. Then you can use em in the pits, too.

FrenchieR6 · 01-02-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

If you are interested in a new trailer, get with me. I got a decent deal at Detro trailer sales, they are located north of Putnam. From What I have seen, you will pay new price for an old trailer. That is why I went with a new one.

I rather have a new trailer so I am all up to check this deal you got... Does this mean I'll have to be super nice to you all year?

You think a 6X14 (I like you trailer DUX) is good for 4 bikes? I've put 3 bikes in a 6X12 so...

So, E-tracks for sure.

At least 2 removable chocks (baxley?)

What are those stripes you can use on the bike that hooks up from the chocks and not the handle bars?

Hammer · 01-02-2007, 07:04 AM

Yes you have to be nice.

FrenchieR6 · 01-02-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Yes you have to be nice.

And you know I will

HondaGalToo · 01-02-2007, 07:45 AM

I use soft ties and Ancra tie downs (the non-ratcheting type). I tie down with just two straps. If feasible (not possible on all bikes due to bodywork), place one strap on each side, somewhere in the middle of the bike, about rearset level, behind the rearsets. Put the front wheel in a chock (absolutely need a chock), hook straps at 45 degree angle with straps going towards the chock. Viola! This compresses both front and rear without pulling excessively on the forks. On my 929, the soft tie goes around the subframe, where it's attached above and behind the rearset area. Couldn't do this on the 954, as the subframe is covered in plastic. Works great on the Ducati's trellis frame.

If I can't do this, I put softties around the triples and forks, the ones just above the front fender, with the tie down points by the front of the front tire. Then I also put softties somewhere on the rear section, with enough tension so the back doesn't jump around. I don't like canyon dancers, either, they've ruined many a grip!

I also have vertical etrack in the front, with shelves attached, with stuff bungeed down that stays in the trailer. Stuff like the chairs, canopy, tools, etc.

If you get a dual axle trailer, get something called a "jiffy jack". Jiffy Jack;* HitchesOnline.com If you get a flat, you pull the good tire up onto this thing, it sort of looks like a wheel chock. That makes the flat tire be off the ground. Looks easier than trying to jack it up.

I also put some etrack on the side walls. I clip hooks into it to hang leathers and stuff.

Leelover · 01-02-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGalToo

I use soft ties and Ancra tie downs (the non-ratcheting type). I tie down with just two straps. If feasible (not possible on all bikes due to bodywork), place one strap on each side, somewhere in the middle of the bike, about rearset level, behind the rearsets. Put the front wheel in a chock (absolutely need a chock), hook straps at 45 degree angle with straps going towards the chock. Viola! This compresses both front and rear without pulling excessively on the forks. On my 929, the soft tie goes around the subframe, where it's attached above and behind the rearset area. Couldn't do this on the 954, as the subframe is covered in plastic. Works great on the Ducati's trellis frame.

If I can't do this, I put softties around the triples and forks, the ones just above the front fender, with the tie down points by the front of the front tire. Then I also put softties somewhere on the rear section, with enough tension so the back doesn't jump around. I don't like canyon dancers, either, they've ruined many a grip!

I also have vertical etrack in the front, with shelves attached, with stuff bungeed down that stays in the trailer. Stuff like the chairs, canopy, tools, etc.

If you get a dual axle trailer, get something called a "jiffy jack". Jiffy Jack;* HitchesOnline.com If you get a flat, you pull the good tire up onto this thing, it sort of looks like a wheel chock. That makes the flat tire be off the ground. Looks easier than trying to jack it up.

I also put some etrack on the side walls. I clip hooks into it to hang leathers and stuff.

Your trailer set up sounds cool, HGT! Got any pics?
Of the trailer I mean...

HondaGalToo · 01-02-2007, 10:10 AM

Not at the moment, I'll have to snap a few next time I get out there. Brrrr, cold right now, but I'll have to get it out sometime in the next few weeks to go get the Ducs from the dealer, they're being serviced now.

There's more I'd like to do to it, not much more. I'd like to paint the inside, but I never seem to bother. Maybe this Spring. I do have a lot of exterior white left over from painting the garage...

EDDIE110171 · 01-02-2007, 12:23 PM

Electric brakes on both axles. They are worth every penny, plus they take alot of wear and tear off your truck.

HondaGalToo · 01-02-2007, 01:27 PM

Yeah, +1 to the electric brakes. They're required on anything bigger than an enclosed 6x12 single axle anyway.

SheepOfBlue · 01-02-2007, 02:43 PM

Dual axle no need for a spare and you get brakes

Then get some cabinets and other trailer crack. I had a senior workstation on the wall at Barber, I love it. I also had the gas can holder and a helmet cabinet (though that was not installed).

abtech · 01-02-2007, 02:54 PM

Extra bikes . . .

abtech · 01-02-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Dual axle no need for a spare and you get brakes

No need for a spare? If it's empty maybe and you don't mind driving really slowly . . .

HondaGalToo · 01-02-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abtech

No need for a spare? If it's empty maybe and you don't mind driving really slowly . . .

Yeah, what he said!

SheepOfBlue · 01-02-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abtech

No need for a spare? If it's empty maybe and you don't mind driving really slowly . . .

If I got a flat I could limp in and get it patched. With everything in it I am way below the axle loading. The only thing I would do is be sure the missing tire was not on the axle with brakes.

01-01-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
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01-01-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,889 Images: 1	Re: Trailer Extras What size trailer are you looking for?

01-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#3
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	Re: Trailer Extras Spare tire (they don't all come with one) E-track system with tie down rings We have a diamond plate box mounted on the tongue for the gas containers so they don't have to be in the trailer. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

01-01-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,451	Re: Trailer Extras This is pretty damn great Strapless Transport Stands If you want a regular wheel chocks, tiedowns and everything else you need I just took everything off my trailer and could cut you a deal.

01-01-2007, 10:26 PM	#7
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,451	Re: Trailer Extras You'd be able to fit 4 bikes in a smaller trailer with 4 of those bad boys!

01-01-2007, 10:40 PM	#9
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,889 Images: 1	Re: Trailer Extras If you are interested in a new trailer, get with me. I got a decent deal at Detro trailer sales, they are located north of Putnam. From What I have seen, you will pay new price for an old trailer. That is why I went with a new one.

01-01-2007, 11:28 PM	#10
DUX Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 37 Bike(s): '07 R1200 GSadv,'04 RC-51 Posts: 656	Re: Trailer Extras I just got a THULE 6 1/2 x 14 for Christmas (that's a bow, not a cross on the door .) It came from a dealer in Northeast Pa and I'm planning on towing three large bikes at a time. I'm sure that it could handle four sport-bikes no problem. It's a V-nose with a slanted roof in the front and like the open trailer that I have for sale, it's all aluminum. It pulls very well . Nothing done on the inside yet, but I'm planning on E-track with removable chocks. We're looking into modifying some of the chocks that hold the bike upright with no tie downs for the e-track. I still plan on using the ties, but I want the bike to stand by itself for ease of loading and securing them by myself. I'm also considering some no-skid flooring from these guys if I can get them to sell me a small enough sheet: Specialty Flooring by Armstrong Good luck! Post any ideas that you come up with. Attached Thumbnails

01-02-2007, 01:33 AM	#11
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: Trailer Extras Put some studs up through the floor and mount a couple of Baxley chocks in there. Then you can use em in the pits, too.

01-02-2007, 07:04 AM	#13
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,889 Images: 1	Re: Trailer Extras Yes you have to be nice.

01-02-2007, 07:45 AM	#15
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	Re: Trailer Extras I use soft ties and Ancra tie downs (the non-ratcheting type). I tie down with just two straps. If feasible (not possible on all bikes due to bodywork), place one strap on each side, somewhere in the middle of the bike, about rearset level, behind the rearsets. Put the front wheel in a chock (absolutely need a chock), hook straps at 45 degree angle with straps going towards the chock. Viola! This compresses both front and rear without pulling excessively on the forks. On my 929, the soft tie goes around the subframe, where it's attached above and behind the rearset area. Couldn't do this on the 954, as the subframe is covered in plastic. Works great on the Ducati's trellis frame. If I can't do this, I put softties around the triples and forks, the ones just above the front fender, with the tie down points by the front of the front tire. Then I also put softties somewhere on the rear section, with enough tension so the back doesn't jump around. I don't like canyon dancers, either, they've ruined many a grip! I also have vertical etrack in the front, with shelves attached, with stuff bungeed down that stays in the trailer. Stuff like the chairs, canopy, tools, etc. If you get a dual axle trailer, get something called a "jiffy jack". Jiffy Jack;* HitchesOnline.com If you get a flat, you pull the good tire up onto this thing, it sort of looks like a wheel chock. That makes the flat tire be off the ground. Looks easier than trying to jack it up. I also put some etrack on the side walls. I clip hooks into it to hang leathers and stuff. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

01-02-2007, 10:10 AM	#17
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	Re: Trailer Extras Not at the moment, I'll have to snap a few next time I get out there. Brrrr, cold right now, but I'll have to get it out sometime in the next few weeks to go get the Ducs from the dealer, they're being serviced now. There's more I'd like to do to it, not much more. I'd like to paint the inside, but I never seem to bother. Maybe this Spring. I do have a lot of exterior white left over from painting the garage... __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

01-02-2007, 12:23 PM	#18
EDDIE110171 Where did everyone go? Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 37 Posts: 24	Re: Trailer Extras Electric brakes on both axles. They are worth every penny, plus they take alot of wear and tear off your truck.

01-02-2007, 01:27 PM	#19
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	Re: Trailer Extras Yeah, +1 to the electric brakes. They're required on anything bigger than an enclosed 6x12 single axle anyway. __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

01-02-2007, 02:43 PM	#20
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,369	Re: Trailer Extras Dual axle no need for a spare and you get brakes Then get some cabinets and other trailer crack. I had a senior workstation on the wall at Barber, I love it. I also had the gas can holder and a helmet cabinet (though that was not installed).

01-02-2007, 02:54 PM	#21
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,264	Re: Trailer Extras Extra bikes . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .