Pull behind trailer [Archive] - Honda VTX forums for Honda VTX 1300 / VTX 1800 motorcycles

mustangman

01-22-2006, 06:23 PM

Does anybody use a pull behind trailer? If so, what do you have? Is it easy to use and does it matter if you ride two up?
I'd like to do some long distance traveling this year, but all my stuff isn't going to fit in the saddle bags.
Thanks for the input.

VTX Candy Red

01-22-2006, 07:03 PM

that do with Valkries. They both have the Bushtec trailers and I have to believe you'll not find a better trailer for a bike anywhere. I believe Bushtec is one of the few that use motorcycle sized tires on their trailers. It makes sense to me. Why would you want a smaller tire on the trailer? Their a bit pricey but you can get some deals. :icon_buil

TerrySc

01-22-2006, 07:54 PM

Here's mine. A Fibro Concept. Pulls great, 24cu ft. Just don't put to much weight on the tongue when you load it. Should be about 10% of total weight. My hitch is from Hitch Dr.

http://www.hitchdoc.com/index.html

http://www.fibroconcept.com/

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/4949BikeNTrailer-med.JPG

mustangman

01-23-2006, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the info. Terry, will that trailer carry a small suitcase?

TerrySc

01-23-2006, 09:04 AM

Yes, it's 24 cu ft. You can pack a lot in it. I use it to go camping. Tent, sleeping bags, cooler, chairs, lantern, cooking stuff, and girlfriends cloths. The shape makes packing a little harder to arrange things than a trailer thats more rectangular. Do a search as there are lots of trailers out there to choose from. The hitch is where you'll have limitations. If you want to go cheap you can build your own trailer. http://www.gadgetjq.com/trailer.htm#roll

VTX Candy Red

01-25-2006, 06:38 AM

that do with Valkries. They both have the Bushtec trailers and I have to believe you'll not find a better trailer for a bike anywhere. I believe Bushtec is one of the few that use motorcycle sized tires on their trailers. It makes sense to me. Why would you want a smaller tire on the trailer? Their a bit pricey but you can get some deals. :icon_buil
With a Bush Tec the hitch is included and you can get all kinds of options.

Tejas_Ranger

01-31-2006, 12:32 AM

Trailer tongue should be 10 - 15% of total trailer weight at a minimum to control trailer swaying.

I tow an Arizona model from http://trailmasterinc.com/ and it's 28 cu ft. Here's a pic of my trailer being filmed for a TV comercial shoot last April.

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/2096bikecloseup-med.jpg

Tejas