I just picked up a 7/12 enclosed trailer. I need to stagger (2) Fattys in there for transport. Does anyone have a similar setup? And if so, do you have the dimensions of how far off the wall you placed the wheel chocks? I know I can put both bikes in there at the same time and lay it out that way, but I was trying to save myself some trouble and see what you guys had set up. Thanks in advance.

 

They might ride better if you put one of them in tail first. That could give you the "stagger" you need (tanks and bars won't be side by side) while still having the bikes next to each other. (If that makes any sense)

 

I thought about that...but I am lazy and it is easier to ride 'em in then it is to push 'em in.

 

+1 with sharknose

 

sounds like you've done that before sharknose?

good advice.

 

Whatever you do, keep the majority of the weight in FRONT of the trailer wheels or the front 1/2 of the trailer or you will have a lot of trailer sway/whip when towing it.

 

I staggered my chocks using one bike at a time. 2 different bikes. When I loaded them both, they met handlebar to handlebar. I recommend measuring with both of the bikes at the same time in your trailer.

 

I've got a 6x12 with staggered chocks. Front is in the first frame crossmember off the wall (about 12 in back) and the second is in the next frame crossmember back (16 in. in my trailer) I just feel better if the chocks are bolted thru a crossmember. Chock centers are 19 in. off the outside walls. Pulled a Heritage and FXSTC to Daytona twice with that setup.

 

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I have a 8.5'x20 set up for three bikes. the two outside are 6" behind the center one.

The rule of thumb on a single axle is 60% of the weight in front of the axle. Two axle have 70% ahead of the axles.

Also 10% of the gross should be on the hitch.

I set mine up by finding the center balance point of the bike and the curb weight. Placed the bike the distance from the rear to the center point plus 20% in the trailer ahead of he axle.

As I added cabinets, workbench, bunk and two spares. I weighed them and placed them so that the proper weight ahead of the axle was maintained.

I put the tongue jack onto a scale and I succeeded in having the correct weight.

The trailer pulls great. It has been in some severe side winds, head winds and gusts(damn trip to Sturgis) and did great without sway bars.

This year I am going to add sway bars just for insurance. Got them at HF already.