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Old 12-06-2009, 03:21 PM
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I'd like your thoughts on what size enclosed trailer to buy. I need the trailer mainly to store my bike in the winter as I have limited garage space.
My thought is to buy one big enough to be able to put (2) touring size HDs in it. My bike is a SG. I've been told to go 7' wide, but I'm curious if anybody has been able to haul (2) full size touring bikes in a 6' wide enclosed trailer.
Thanks for your help. Ride safe.
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:38 PM
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My Broinlaw has a 6X10 and carries two full size baggers in it. Very very tight, but it can be done. A 7X12 will work a lot better with room to spare.
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:40 PM
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Trailer whats a trailer, you bought your bike to ride it not trailer it. If you need to store your bike buy or build a shed.
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:47 PM
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7 X14 is the way to go
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:53 PM
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If he builds a shed he can only use it as a shed, if he buys a trailer he can use it as a shed and/or a trailer. Seems like a good idea to me. Just make sure the trailer is locked to something real good so they don't just take everything by towing it away.
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 03:58 PM
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Use a trailer as a shed? yeah it sounds like somebody would be a hoarder then.
 
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just as easy to psull a 14 or 16 foot long as it is to pull a 12. 10 just seems too short 7 wide seems more stable than a 6. double axle is good, too for stability.
 
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Ive got a 6x12 and have gotten two bikes (road king and night train) in it but was tight.
 
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Old 12-06-2009, 04:37 PM
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I have a 12 x 6 and sometimes haul a Heritage and a Wideglide. It is doable but tight. If I had the chance to do it all over--I would have got a 14 x 7.
 


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