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Timeout
In: Midlands
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Has anyone used one of these to tow a bike. Are they any good could there be any problems with wear or stress on the bike, are they stable. I have limited space for a trailer and am looking for options, motorhome to tow a BMW 1100. Failing that it will be a trailer.

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Timeout @ 19/02/2011 18:02

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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you could always ride it al.

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bluesbiker @ 19/02/2011 18:24

JP
In: Birmingham
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never seen one but would think thay would put a lot of stress on wheel forks head set as very narrow wheel base so you would be unable to secure wide spread to stop rocking

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JP @ 19/02/2011 18:25

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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if you use that al, your gonna get uneven wear rates on your tyres. sort of defeats the object of using a trailer down to cornwall.

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bluesbiker @ 19/02/2011 18:29

Big Twin
In: Newark
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I looked into buying one or something similar when I spoke to the makers they said that there were stability issues and that they wouldn't sell me one for my then BMW1150 too heavy ?? Twin.x

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Big Twin @ 19/02/2011 20:04

Timeout
In: Midlands
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Cheers guys. Did think of one with a wide wheel base for stability, i was thinking of the wear (head set etc) but then reversing would still be a problem as well. I saw it on Ebay (motorbike trailers) from Birmingham Ride it >> tent - motorhome - tent - motorhome >>> motorhome <<< i thinks comfort. Sod it i want a trailer.

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Timeout @ 20/02/2011 08:14

nellie
In: nottingham
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hiya timeout .... thats a trike trailer similar to the ones supplied by uk triker and is not suitable for towing bikes as there is a lot of stress placed on the steering head bearings you would be better off with a bike trailer as both wheels are off the road `no extra miles on the clock` and can be strapped down properly...

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nellie @ 22/02/2011 00:04

Timeout
In: Midlands
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Cheers Nellie thought so - so i need a trailer

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Timeout @ 22/02/2011 16:24

yamahama
In: leicestershire
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Fold-away trailers are available

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yamahama @ 22/02/2011 21:39

Timeout
In: Midlands
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Yes John i had a look at the Carol Nash show, but the weight of my bike hanging off the back mmmmmm! i'll have to look into them more. cheers

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Timeout @ 23/02/2011 18:05

geoffb2005
In: Leeds
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Have a look at Phoenix Trailers. They made the one we use and I can tell you it's a seriously good piece of kit, very strong and very well made.

We've towed my CB13 and Roachy's CBR6 with it without any issues whatsoever.

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geoffb2005 @ 23/02/2011 18:29

yamahama
In: leicestershire
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Dave Cooper Trailers. Someone makes a trailer that will dismantle and fit in a car boot but can't remember who.

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yamahama @ 23/02/2011 20:22

Flettie
In: Buxton
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These are things that can be shared - yes?

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Flettie @ 23/02/2011 20:33

paneurojim
In: glasgow
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hi time out will you let me now how you get on im looking for a trailer for my pan she a heavy bike you need to chek it not to heavy for you trailer

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paneurojim @ 23/02/2011 21:03

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