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Proper Tie down for a flat bed utility trailer
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:56 pm
by King Frog
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?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:48 pm
by TechTMW
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.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 6:26 pm
by Wankel7
Yeah , I think those uhauls go for 30 a day for the motorcycle version.
James
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 6:31 pm
by Ninja Geoff
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.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:21 am
by Big B
it never ends, next you get people wanting to borrow the trailer. i haven't seen my 8 footer in weeks, i think my uncle has it, but there's no telling where it is
