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Cruzader66 · 11-04-2012, 06:37 PM

That's as good as I can describe these things, not sure exactly what they're called.

I was thinking of buying one . . . any issues carrying a Warrior with it? Good or bad idea? Anyone have experience with these? Thanks for any advice, thoughts, comments . . .

bubbs · 11-04-2012, 07:11 PM

Looks like a decent Idea . The only problem I see is all the extra miles on that back tire.

LeaderDuece · 11-04-2012, 08:03 PM

How much does it cost? Seems like you could just get a trailer for a similar price and not have to worry about your bike.

active1951 · 11-04-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbs

Looks like a decent Idea . The only problem I see is all the extra miles on that back tire.

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skybejef · 11-04-2012, 08:42 PM

Do not like that idea. Wear and tear for no reason. Just get a trailer.

twicechosen · 11-04-2012, 08:49 PM

Pulling your bike this way will wear the tire for sure BUT will it put strain on the transmission? I know it's in neutral but won't it hurt the transition? Asking because I really don't know. I think the trailer would be a safer idea.

Hydro · 11-04-2012, 08:52 PM

Ditto that...enclosed trailer where possible.

rquest · 11-04-2012, 08:55 PM

Well yes, a trailer would be a better idea but it looks like this one folds up, probably doesn't need a license and much cheaper.

Looks good if you're doing a summer vacation and want to ride once you get to where it is your going. I'm with you, I wonder how strong it is.

LeaderDuece · 11-04-2012, 08:59 PM

BTW -what are the ratchet straps hooking to? The bumper? That's just plastic. The frame under the bumper? that would wear the bottom of the bumper. If one of those straps fails, your bike is a goner.

rquest · 11-04-2012, 09:47 PM

I towed a car from Det to L.A. on a 2-wheeled trailer similar in design with no problems. At first I would check the straps about every couple hundred miles or so. They worked so well after I got out of Ohio I don't think checked them again.

11-04-2012, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cruzader66 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 56	Trailer hitch motorcycle carrier? That's as good as I can describe these things, not sure exactly what they're called. I was thinking of buying one . . . any issues carrying a Warrior with it? Good or bad idea? Anyone have experience with these? Thanks for any advice, thoughts, comments . . . __________________

11-04-2012, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
bubbs Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 296	Looks like a decent Idea . The only problem I see is all the extra miles on that back tire. __________________ Warrior Brothers World Wide Map Redhorse Mods

11-04-2012, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
LeaderDuece Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 8,241 Blog Entries: 11	How much does it cost? Seems like you could just get a trailer for a similar price and not have to worry about your bike. __________________ Redhorse Mods Popular Mods DIY Mods Internal Wiring Manuals&Maps Warrior Brothers World Wide Map

11-04-2012, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
rquest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,492	Well yes, a trailer would be a better idea but it looks like this one folds up, probably doesn't need a license and much cheaper. Looks good if you're doing a summer vacation and want to ride once you get to where it is your going. I'm with you, I wonder how strong it is. __________________ 1. Fender, Tailight, mod:http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/14-i...mount-mod.html 2. Raked, hidden caliper & R-1 mod: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/14-i...ml#post2247607 3.Tank Fabrication: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/10-w...ress-tank.html 4. Attention to Detail: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/10-w...on-detail.html

11-04-2012, 08:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
LeaderDuece Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 8,241 Blog Entries: 11	BTW -what are the ratchet straps hooking to? The bumper? That's just plastic. The frame under the bumper? that would wear the bottom of the bumper. If one of those straps fails, your bike is a goner. __________________ Redhorse Mods Popular Mods DIY Mods Internal Wiring Manuals&Maps Warrior Brothers World Wide Map

11-04-2012, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
skybejef Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sioux Falls Posts: 929	Do not like that idea. Wear and tear for no reason. Just get a trailer.

11-04-2012, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
twicechosen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 388	Pulling your bike this way will wear the tire for sure BUT will it put strain on the transmission? I know it's in neutral but won't it hurt the transition? Asking because I really don't know. I think the trailer would be a safer idea.

11-04-2012, 08:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hydro Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NC Posts: 239	Ditto that...enclosed trailer where possible.

11-04-2012, 09:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
rquest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,492	I towed a car from Det to L.A. on a 2-wheeled trailer similar in design with no problems. At first I would check the straps about every couple hundred miles or so. They worked so well after I got out of Ohio I don't think checked them again. __________________ 1. Fender, Tailight, mod:http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/14-i...mount-mod.html 2. Raked, hidden caliper & R-1 mod: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/14-i...ml#post2247607 3.Tank Fabrication: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/10-w...ress-tank.html 4. Attention to Detail: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/10-w...on-detail.html

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