San Antonio Area Riders
#2191
04-10-2012, 09:19 AM
#2193
04-10-2012, 12:11 PM
Trailer down
Ride around
Trailer back
Time on the highway sucks anyway.
Ride around
Trailer back
Time on the highway sucks anyway.
Riding to Rockport from the SA area is a 6-hour round trip. That does not take into consideration enroute stops, the meal, etc. So, we're talking probably 10 hours or so exposure in the elements. For us "seasoned" riders, it's more than we like. 
With a belly full of seafood, it's time to rest, as opposed to saddling up and riding another 3+ hours to get home.
My suggestion would be to do it on an overnight basis. In the Rockport/Fulton area, I can recommend The Inn at Fulton Harbor which is very close to another place I can recommend as an eatery, Charlotte Plummer's, also in Rockport.
Going down there and coming back the same day, IMO, equates to something like an IronButt ride - not something I'd volunteer for. Overnight is more my style. Just my .02.
With a belly full of seafood, it's time to rest, as opposed to saddling up and riding another 3+ hours to get home.My suggestion would be to do it on an overnight basis. In the Rockport/Fulton area, I can recommend The Inn at Fulton Harbor which is very close to another place I can recommend as an eatery, Charlotte Plummer's, also in Rockport.
Going down there and coming back the same day, IMO, equates to something like an IronButt ride - not something I'd volunteer for. Overnight is more my style. Just my .02.
#2196
04-10-2012, 09:18 PM
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Ahhhhhh, the "I'll never use a trailer (unless............)" bit.
In this thread?
One thing I have learned in all my years......never say never.
It's just (even yet).....another tool, and there when you need it, or even WANT to use it for whatever reason.
I guess I'd rather "trailer" my broken or disabled machine, than push it
In this thread?
One thing I have learned in all my years......never say never.
It's just (even yet).....another tool, and there when you need it, or even WANT to use it for whatever reason.
I guess I'd rather "trailer" my broken or disabled machine, than push it
#2197
04-11-2012, 07:01 AM
#2198
04-11-2012, 07:36 AM
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I have one in the back yard. It is enclosed setup for hauling the wideglide. I have used it to haul the WG to the mechanic a couple of times. Sits more often. Wonder why I still have it. Thought about selling it. But to replace it would cost twice as much as what I have in it.
I'll have it as long as I have my machines though.....maybe someone will end up with a "package deal" someday!!!
They ain't eating no hay, and worth their weight in gold.....for when the need (or want) arises.
#2200
04-12-2012, 06:59 PM
Road Master
Trailering leads to more gracious living.
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