Does anyone know where you can rent an enclosed bike trailer? I live in Middle Tennessee.

 

If you where in NC, i'd rent you mine.

I dont think there is such a service though. I know you can pay someone to haul it for you or have it shipped. We have a few guys here that go to the more popular bike rallies with huge trailers and offer spots on there trailer for a fee.

 

Not sure of your plans but when we had a few guys ship their bikes up to NY from Florida via Amtrack. They rode onboard as well.

 

Is your motorcycle broke? Are you going to daytona? Why not ride it there? Never understood the reason of having a motorcycle and not riding the thing. Its only a days ride from TN.

 

I hear what you are saying and a lot of times there is not a good reason - however, I do know of riders that have medical reasons and still want to ride - just that they can no longer sit on a bike for an extended time. Last time I made a remark about trailer vs riding - A guy said - Hey, if you trade me your back for my back I will Gladly ride!!!!! Made a good point - I was out of line - lesson learned....

 

uhaul rents motorcycle trailers but not sure if they are covered. you can always rent the small covered trailer and strap a bike in it too.

 

There are many reasons why someone may not ride, A days ride to some is a long time when they have to go both ways, (two days)

I can drive from Vegas to Daytona in 2-2 1/2 days straight through .5 traveling total. 2 days no problem with a second person on board. I tow a trailer with at least two bikes, mine and my brother in laws and usualy have 1 or 2 more guys with me. My brother in law cannot take the time off work to have 5 extra days traveling time. I take his bike with me and he flys later. Then leaves when I leave and can work two days sooner.

What difference does it make if you ride or drive anyway? Maybe some people do not actually enjoy cross country trecki on a motorcycle. Maybe they prefer commutes of no more then 1-200 miles? It is there business not yours. They can do what the hell they please....
I trailer my bike to Sturgis, Daytona, Myrtle beach, Hell There have been times I trailer it from Kingman to Vegas which is only 100 miles. Sometimes I need to have a car when in Vegas but would also like to have my bike to get out and ride in the evenings....With allt he trailering I do I still probably put on more miles on the scooter then most, and maybe you. If thats the case you need to not worry about others trailering their bike so much and ride a bit more dont you think?

 

Don't let anyone give you crap about trailering your bike anywhere. When my wife goes on a trip with me i have to trailer mine because of her health issues. Once we are there we can enjoy the ride because we can stop andtake a break when ever she needs (shes usually good for about an hour) the get back on the bike. I have rode from michigan to texas and down to the smoky mountians, but your beat by the time you get there. So there is many reasons to trailer and you should do what is best for you.

 

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LOL....I knew I would stir up a hornets nest! You know I love it.

Harley0711....I can understand some having medical problems and there is not a thing in the world wrong with that. But halfto 3/4 ofpeople that go to these rallies anymore? Is not riding and getting there on a bike most ofthe fun and challenge. Back in the good days of riding, you didn't hardley see a motorcycle trailer much at the rallies. Someone's wife or girlfriend might drive a pick-up to put the extra clothes and coolers in. Now, you go down and you can't even find a place to park for the trucks and trailers everywhere. I mean come on, these folks call themselves "bikers"!! Heck, if you break down or get wet, so what. Toughen up a little bit and ride.

Vegas, I could care less what you do with your bike or your trailer. I'm just saying that its ashame that so few ride anymore like they used to and want to be in the "biker or rider" class. Guess the riding community is like everything else....just not what it used to be. People just want to fit into some sort of group and feel good about it. Oh well, to each his own I guess. Rub on that chrome and keep it shiney! God forbid a bug splatter on the pretty paint.