Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
#21
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
ORIGINAL: JimTJr
It's a TOYOTA,, I don't think it will haul an 800 lb Harley,, and it would be a total travisty to have a Harley in the bed of it. (Kinda like having your "American flag, or a Harley sticker in the window!" But what does a Retired UAW worker care,,,,,
It's a TOYOTA,, I don't think it will haul an 800 lb Harley,, and it would be a total travisty to have a Harley in the bed of it. (Kinda like having your "American flag, or a Harley sticker in the window!" But what does a Retired UAW worker care,,,,,
Gart
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#23
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
I went through this a few weeks ago and looked at every possible angle. I figured the easiest thing for me was a cargo trailer. I will be loading and unloading by myself and the 1 thing that bugged me the most was the thought of dropping that heavy *** bike and then wishing i bought the trailer so i just bought a 5x10 and just finished setting it up with a condor, 6 recessed d-rings, and non-skid paint. Also bought 6 Big Daddy PowerTyes to strap it in. I think i am set.
#24
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
ORIGINAL: captjon37
I went through this a few weeks ago and looked at every possible angle. I figured the easiest thing for me was a cargo trailer. I will be loading and unloading by myself and the 1 thing that bugged me the most was the thought of dropping that heavy *** bike and then wishing i bought the trailer so i just bought a 5x10 and just finished setting it up with a condor, 6 recessed d-rings, and non-skid paint. Also bought 6 Big Daddy PowerTyes to strap it in. I think i am set.
About how much did you spend?
I went through this a few weeks ago and looked at every possible angle. I figured the easiest thing for me was a cargo trailer. I will be loading and unloading by myself and the 1 thing that bugged me the most was the thought of dropping that heavy *** bike and then wishing i bought the trailer so i just bought a 5x10 and just finished setting it up with a condor, 6 recessed d-rings, and non-skid paint. Also bought 6 Big Daddy PowerTyes to strap it in. I think i am set.
About how much did you spend?
#26
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
You also might think about the future.
You can get a 6X12 enclosed trailer from Forest River in Goshen Indiana for arround $2,000
A Condor chock and some D rings will finish it off.
This also makes you much more popular among those that like to borrow. You will find new friends every time they move.
You can get a 6X12 enclosed trailer from Forest River in Goshen Indiana for arround $2,000
A Condor chock and some D rings will finish it off.
This also makes you much more popular among those that like to borrow. You will find new friends every time they move.
#27
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
ORIGINAL: oilhog
ORIGINAL: captjon37
I went through this a few weeks ago and looked at every possible angle. I figured the easiest thing for me was a cargo trailer. I will be loading and unloading by myself and the 1 thing that bugged me the most was the thought of dropping that heavy *** bike and then wishing i bought the trailer so i just bought a 5x10 and just finished setting it up with a condor, 6 recessed d-rings, and non-skid paint. Also bought 6 Big Daddy PowerTyes to strap it in. I think i am set.
About how much did you spend?
I went through this a few weeks ago and looked at every possible angle. I figured the easiest thing for me was a cargo trailer. I will be loading and unloading by myself and the 1 thing that bugged me the most was the thought of dropping that heavy *** bike and then wishing i bought the trailer so i just bought a 5x10 and just finished setting it up with a condor, 6 recessed d-rings, and non-skid paint. Also bought 6 Big Daddy PowerTyes to strap it in. I think i am set.
About how much did you spend?
Well, it was $2250 for a 5x10 Diamond Cargo with side door and ramp rear. It was $165 for the condor sc2000 and $66 for 6 6000lb recessed d-rings with backplates from www.mackieenterprises.com
It was $99 with free shipping for 4 Big Daddy 2" ratchet straps with built in soft ties and secure hooks and $36 for 2 2" ratchet straps with secure hooks from www.powertye.com
I went with the smallest trailer i could stand for less drag on the highway and the bike and yard crap is all i am going to use it for. If i run into someone broke down around town i will be able to help them also. I am 1 of those guys who stops to change tires and helps the stranded when i can. My UC fit in it perfectly with room to spare for other stuff. Wife cannot make the long rides and i like the thought of bringing a garage with me.
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#28
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
ORIGINAL: 06ultra3rdhd
You also might think about the future.
You can get a 6X12 enclosed trailer from Forest River in Goshen Indiana for arround $2,000
A Condor chock and some D rings will finish it off.
This also makes you much more popular among those that like to borrow. You will find new friends every time they move.
You also might think about the future.
You can get a 6X12 enclosed trailer from Forest River in Goshen Indiana for arround $2,000
A Condor chock and some D rings will finish it off.
This also makes you much more popular among those that like to borrow. You will find new friends every time they move.
#29
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
go to a tractor suppy store and you can buy a 5ft by 10ft for $900. it will have the hardwood floor and a ramp you will be able to ride your bike up on to the trailer safely. you won't find a better priced trailer than that. they also have 4ft by 8ft for $700. i think a touring bike will fit on that also. the name of the place is Tractor Supply. google it.
#30
RE: Hauling Tourer in Truck Bed?
I hauled mine back from Austin, TX in the back of a pickup. That was 500 miles.
I tied it down by the engine guards and the saddlebag guards. Probably would have been better to use the handlebars.
Take off the windshield.
My driveway dips a little at the end so I put the back wheels in the curb and used a ramp (2X6) and a neighbor and rolled it right off.
Before you judge.....IT WORKED!
I tied it down by the engine guards and the saddlebag guards. Probably would have been better to use the handlebars.
Take off the windshield.
My driveway dips a little at the end so I put the back wheels in the curb and used a ramp (2X6) and a neighbor and rolled it right off.
Before you judge.....IT WORKED!