Consider this: You can balance a trailer to give you the recommended 20 lbs or so of trailer hitch "down force," which is what your bike feels. Put your passenger on behind you, and you have <100 lbs or > 300lbs downforce, or anything in between, depending on your tastes.

In most of your riding, you won't know the trailer is behind you. The biggest factor in pulling a properly balanced trailer is the "push" factor when braking. The newest trailers how have braking systems to deal with that, otherwise, just be extra cautious when coming to a stop, and give yourself extra room when following other vehicles.

The best part of pulling a camper trailer, is that we can now actually camp, with cooking, relaxing, etc.

 

Geesh, I thought we were in the Christmas season, but I was wrong....it must be Easter....you know, the resurrection and all. We all just got sucked into an old thread....

 

Leesure-Lite. Manufactured in Canada. Keep an eye out on Craigs List though. New prices are crazy!

 

here is a trailer i built in 07. Ill try and find a finished picture. I had some decals made for it.

 

found em

 

Hey Slyder, you did a nice job on that barrel trailer...

 

Make no mistake, towing a trailer with a bike is a dangerous endeavor but can be accomplished. I have an Aluma MCT-XL and have towed almost 30,000 miles with it. You have to be on the sharp with your maintenance of the bike and trailer. Check and double check. Wheel bearings, tire pressure, nuts and bolts, etc. You get the picture. And as others have said, you DO know it's back there. Wet roads require extra caution, watching for curbs while pulling into places like gas stations and the like. Load heavy in the front and check those bolts! Good luck and be smart.

 

We have took off for up to two weeks at a time the last few years WITHOUT a trailer, and we took the lap top too. Didn't feel top heavy either. We have learned you don't need 3/4 of the crap you tend to take if you have the room. Not saying I wouldn't ever pull a trailer, but if gets where I need that much room, I'll probably just buy a convertible vette. (maybe pull one of those bike trailers behind it. JMO. (on yeah, my idea of camping is a Super 8 or a Best Western!)

 

I have a bushtec and love it My wife and I go to the plant store and buy stuff for the yard and groceries. ect. as far as pulling it I run 80 on the interstate. run the speed limit on the two lane. the biggest thing is stopping distance and remembering its back there.
Its on its second bike and I will have it til I 'm dead.
I'm wanting to find a decal that says "My Bike, Her $h!t"
As far as Harley is concerned they're worried about liabilities.everone is sue happy.
Its your bike you know the risk and have to live with the results of your actions
I reserached for 6 months before I bought mine.

 

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Well done.