A coupe questions here.
1. Can you trailer a 97" bike on a 4X6 trailer if you go corner to corner?
2. What is the proper tie down methods.
Many buy bikes and want to pick them up with those $500 ramped MULIT PURPOSE utility trailers you find at Lowes.
Rather then buying an 8 footer. The 4X8 seems like a nice choice. Anyone see an issue with that?
Proper Tie down for a flat bed utility trailer
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Math mmm.
a²+b²=c²
1. a 4x6 trailer is only 86.5 inches corner to corner.
2. Use strap -type tiedowns - ratcheting ones are best. You can tie down the handlebar, or wherever the straps won't interfere w/ paint. (You can alsu use soft cloth to protect the paint.
The 8-foot trailer is cool, but not if you are never going to use it again. For a one-time use deal you can rent a trailer or borrow one.
a²+b²=c²
1. a 4x6 trailer is only 86.5 inches corner to corner.
2. Use strap -type tiedowns - ratcheting ones are best. You can tie down the handlebar, or wherever the straps won't interfere w/ paint. (You can alsu use soft cloth to protect the paint.
The 8-foot trailer is cool, but not if you are never going to use it again. For a one-time use deal you can rent a trailer or borrow one.
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Just remeber, it starts with a bike. Then comes the quads. Then the dirtbikes. And a bigger trailer means more of them stuffed on there at once 
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Rent it if you're never gonna use it again. What kinda vehicle are you towing with? If it's a car/SUV/no bed, but you have the hitch, go for the trailer. Never know when you'll need the towing capability.
.Rent it if you're never gonna use it again. What kinda vehicle are you towing with? If it's a car/SUV/no bed, but you have the hitch, go for the trailer. Never know when you'll need the towing capability.
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