Hauling bike on a trailer??
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11-12-2007, 06:20 PM
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RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
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11-12-2007, 07:25 PM
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RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
In NM, as long as the second vehicle has brakesit then becomesa length limit of I believe 55 feet. I could be wrong on the exact length. Pretty common here to see it though.
#36
11-13-2007, 10:44 PM
RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
Both trailers open and closed have advantages. Have done both, the plus with the open is that you can see the bike should it shift instead of having a surprise when you open that door and either find it down or rubbing the walls or straps inside.
#38
11-14-2007, 08:12 AM
RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
I to will be hauling my bike. I will be loading mine in the back of my truck, then pulling a 30 ft. camper. I have a question about tying down the bike. I was told that I should compress my front forks down all the way to avoid having the bike move up and down. Is this true? I have very little room and any movement could cause the front fender to rub against the rear of my cab.
#39
11-14-2007, 08:24 AM
RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
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I to will be hauling my bike. I will be loading mine in the back of my truck, then pulling a 30 ft. camper. I have a question about tying down the bike. I was told that I should compress my front forks down all the way to avoid having the bike move up and down. Is this true? I have very little room and any movement could cause the front fender to rub against the rear of my cab.
I to will be hauling my bike. I will be loading mine in the back of my truck, then pulling a 30 ft. camper. I have a question about tying down the bike. I was told that I should compress my front forks down all the way to avoid having the bike move up and down. Is this true? I have very little room and any movement could cause the front fender to rub against the rear of my cab.
#40
11-14-2007, 10:13 AM
RE: Hauling bike on a trailer??
You can use blue painters tape on the forks and then tie it down and will know the fork travel, measure distance and place the tape. Depending on type of fork, (ie.Dressers) you can leave the tape on and it will go under the dust cover, it gives you a quick reference to see if the straps are loosening.