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Old 02-13-2009 | 07:15 AM
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Yes it works, I had one for my V-Rod....Trailered it to MB and back two times without any damage to the bikes finish....
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 07:54 AM
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Some covers are made for trailering. I'd leave them uncovered. Make sure there is a shield on the front of the trailer, Any type of side walls help as well.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 07:59 AM
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Rent, buy or borrow an enclosed trailer.
Don't use a cover on an open trailer.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:24 AM
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+1 on the enclosed trailer if possible. Its safer and the bikes aren't exposed. As far as cover goes - got the same advice on my boat as others are giving on their bikes here. The covers blow in the wind and bump and rub against your bike the whole trip causing its own share of damage. If you do decide to cover, try and support the cover and keep it off the bike (tent style).
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:30 AM
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Is the trailer your using yours? Maybe be you could modify it a bit,
and then use shrink rap
and keep it all off of your bike If ya follow me "the rap" up off of the bike no
rubbing what so ever

dk, good luck
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:30 AM
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OK HERE GOES< My brother is in the BOAT business, HE trailers high end boats, AND HIS BELoved BIKE< he uses SHRINK WRAP< a plastic used to cover boats in the winter, becomes STiff, he claims it hasn't marked his bike in 1000s of miles of being trailered. This isn't 1st hand advice, Just passing on a Possible way,
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:30 AM
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Agree with dont! But an idea to look into might be the tank and fender covers used by mechanics, they have a soft lining and will protect from rocks (or wrenches) if you bungee or shrink wrap them on. That way they wont be moving around and rubbing with the movements of the bike, which is like sandpaper.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:39 AM
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Put Vasoline on the parts in the wind the most, then just wash off the bugs and chit when you get there. I've done it on my truck grill and bumper and it works.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 10:25 AM
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Wash the bike good and spray everything down with WD-40.When you reach your destination,spray bike off,wash again and you should be good to go especially if your going to trailer in wet salty conditions.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by gunner11
Put Vasoline on the parts in the wind the most, then just wash off the bugs and chit when you get there. I've done it on my truck grill and bumper and it works.

Unless you use a power washer, I don't see vasoline coming off of anything easily.
 


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