Anonymous wrote:
Living in SoCal we HATE the transit to most anywhere north (2 hrs thru the L.A. or San Ber'do areas) 'til the traffic clears, so ... I'm looking at trailers to "get outa Dodge" and then parking the car and riding.
Down to two, different types: A "folding single rail-type trailer and a more standard folding bed trailer. Anyone have experiences with these types, comments, recommendations, etc? See pix for the two versions.
Morning Stuart,
Depending on the size of the bike, the single rail trialer is fine as long as you can manage to step over the axle and still control the bike. Not recommended for an LT or RT with a lot of weight to hold steady.
The shop had one of the original Tilt-Up trailers that had a wide low deck you could walk beside the bike all the way up...and then put it on the sidestand before strapping it down. Find one used..but pricey.
The newer Tilt-up that you have pictured cuts down to the sides. They all work.
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2017-Kendon-BB307RU+KENDON+TRIKE%2FSPYDER+STAND-UP+TRAILER-5033404235
Just don't ever try hauling the bike in the back of an extended raised pickup truck. We've seen too many bikes take a tumble from 4' in the air either loading or unloading. We just watch and shake our heads since the rider says they don't need any help.
Actually, the best option is a U-Haul motorcycle trailer...low, wide, plenty of tie down rings, easy on/off...,about $24/day
Greg
