Motorcycle Cargo Trailer

mrfuni · 06-25-2008, 04:12 PM

After the Eastern Rally, thinking about getting a trailer for the stuff I wanted to bring. Anyone have any experience with this trailer? Looks like a good price:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIGGY...spagenameZWDVW

I know there are home made options but they don't interest me. Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks again...

06-25-2008, 05:08 PM

This actually looks like a gussied up version of the typical home made version as shown on Gadget's site.

cactusjack · 06-25-2008, 05:54 PM

Yesterday afternoon at the motel in Salt Lake City, my son and I were leaving to go meet a friend for dinner. Pulling into the parking lot were 5 or 6 Goldwings with Quebec tags, all pulling trailers. I saw several on the road today. I'm going to look into getting one.

dogdoc · 06-25-2008, 06:00 PM

a trailer should really drop the ole mpg, look nice but not for me.

macmac · 06-25-2008, 06:05 PM

Gadjet's is better. All that is, is a cut down frame from a Harbor freight kit, and it has a clone of the Sear's 18cu ft car top carrier just like mine. I am willing to bet it is painted black with Krylon for plastic paint and buffed out.

The wheels are chromed which is common even in J C Whitney for trailers. It has a alloy or steel bent bumper rail any fool with a conduit bender can make up.

The fenders are for boats and probably plastic, but also in catalogs for trailers. At most it is worth 350 bucks.

The topper hold open stays are nice, but anyone can make them too.

The cooler box is a common item in any RV supply house, but Il'd say that one is a nicer home built anyway.

The U bolts and lights are a dead ringer for the HF kit.. I smell smoke.

it is well done, but anyone with a little skill and some time can do it for less than I stated.

I towed a trailer like that, not so nicely made up, but time was limited, from NH to Cadd's house in Cal, and from Cadd's to Fla,to Arkansas, where I hit a wall called winter. There I bought a conversion van and a trailer for the bike and the bike's trailer, so I only rode the bike with the trailer itself for 15,000 miles in one little ride.

This is Cadd writting Cal on it..

over all rig

macmac · 06-25-2008, 06:13 PM

Doc, We cross posted.. Nope MPG's are nearly the same. With my wife 'we tip the scales dressed at 300 pounds. The trailer over all was 300 pounds loaded.

Stock I got 36/38 all the way to Cal, no matter what I did and or how high I went. Note that was my 1500.

Cadd did his 'magic' and instantly I got 44/46 MPGs all the way back, untill the bike was stolen.

No one expected the increase in MPG's, just the preformance..

justbrian · 06-25-2008, 07:44 PM

I made a trailer similar to that one just like the others folks here have. The pull great and really dont change the mpg's. Very easy to make yourself and you can do it just like that one on ebay for less than 350.00. i get some pics of mine when its light out.

mrfuni · 06-25-2008, 09:00 PM

Thanks everyone...Appreciate the comments...

**coacha** · 06-26-2008, 08:33 PM

I have a shell for one in the garage that I'm going to make into a cargo trailer. I'm going to ask the neighbor if he can help with the mods on the HF trailer.

rcmedic · 06-28-2008, 08:57 AM

:)I will be the first to admit that the one I bought is way more pricey than the one you were looking at on eBay, but that said, I bought mine from Motorvation at www.motorvation.com. I also have a few links to other trailer vendors on my website as well as a list of every "known" MC trailer vendor. ::)

rhunt4 · 06-28-2008, 10:11 AM

Becarefull about putting a trailer hitches on the 2007 nomad I am not sure but I believe I read where it will affect your warranty.

mrfuni · 06-28-2008, 10:40 AM

I believe I read where it will affect your warranty.

Now I don't want to do that. Guess a visit to the dealer is in order. If the warranty isn't an issue, maybe he can get a hitch, probably at an inflated price.
I'll keep you posted...
Joe

06-28-2008, 11:09 AM

I bought a Kawasaki because I didn't want to need a warranty. Never used it once either.

macmac · 06-29-2008, 01:47 PM

All bike makers say this... It won't stand up in court... Of course the makers know someome will put a hitch on and then try to tow a trailer that weighs over 2 tons, and will have a backhoe on it.

Or maybe they know stopping won't be as quick, and it isn't!

So far I have never seen any OEM trailer hitch for any bike.

There are several for the Nomads in both 1500 and 1600 flavors..

Asking a dealer isn't going to work out so well...

**coacha** · 06-29-2008, 03:15 PM

dealers don't stock that type stuff for Nomads. If you had a Wing, maybe.

06-25-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer After the Eastern Rally, thinking about getting a trailer for the stuff I wanted to bring. Anyone have any experience with this trailer? Looks like a good price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIGGY...spagenameZWDVW I know there are home made options but they don't interest me. Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks again... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2008, 05:08 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer This actually looks like a gussied up version of the typical home made version as shown on Gadget's site.
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06-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Yesterday afternoon at the motel in Salt Lake City, my son and I were leaving to go meet a friend for dinner. Pulling into the parking lot were 5 or 6 Goldwings with Quebec tags, all pulling trailers. I saw several on the road today. I'm going to look into getting one. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-25-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer a trailer should really drop the ole mpg, look nice but not for me.
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06-25-2008, 06:05 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Gadjet's is better. All that is, is a cut down frame from a Harbor freight kit, and it has a clone of the Sear's 18cu ft car top carrier just like mine. I am willing to bet it is painted black with Krylon for plastic paint and buffed out. The wheels are chromed which is common even in J C Whitney for trailers. It has a alloy or steel bent bumper rail any fool with a conduit bender can make up. The fenders are for boats and probably plastic, but also in catalogs for trailers. At most it is worth 350 bucks. The topper hold open stays are nice, but anyone can make them too. The cooler box is a common item in any RV supply house, but Il'd say that one is a nicer home built anyway. The U bolts and lights are a dead ringer for the HF kit.. I smell smoke. it is well done, but anyone with a little skill and some time can do it for less than I stated. I towed a trailer like that, not so nicely made up, but time was limited, from NH to Cadd's house in Cal, and from Cadd's to Fla,to Arkansas, where I hit a wall called winter. There I bought a conversion van and a trailer for the bike and the bike's trailer, so I only rode the bike with the trailer itself for 15,000 miles in one little ride. This is Cadd writting Cal on it.. over all rig __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Doc, We cross posted.. Nope MPG's are nearly the same. With my wife 'we tip the scales dressed at 300 pounds. The trailer over all was 300 pounds loaded. Stock I got 36/38 all the way to Cal, no matter what I did and or how high I went. Note that was my 1500. Cadd did his 'magic' and instantly I got 44/46 MPGs all the way back, untill the bike was stolen. No one expected the increase in MPG's, just the preformance.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-25-2008, 07:44 PM	#7
justbrian Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 275	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer I made a trailer similar to that one just like the others folks here have. The pull great and really dont change the mpg's. Very easy to make yourself and you can do it just like that one on ebay for less than 350.00. i get some pics of mine when its light out.
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06-25-2008, 09:00 PM	#8
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Thanks everyone...Appreciate the comments...
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06-26-2008, 08:33 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer I have a shell for one in the garage that I'm going to make into a cargo trailer. I'm going to ask the neighbor if he can help with the mods on the HF trailer. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-28-2008, 08:57 AM	#10
rcmedic Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 39	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer :)I will be the first to admit that the one I bought is way more pricey than the one you were looking at on eBay, but that said, I bought mine from Motorvation at www.motorvation.com. I also have a few links to other trailer vendors on my website as well as a list of every "known" MC trailer vendor. ::) __________________ Brad Davison, CCEMTP, BAS rcmedic@zianet.com www.rcmedic.com 2005 Vulcan Nomad VN1600D1 BAS KawaNow # 314
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06-28-2008, 10:11 AM	#11
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer Becarefull about putting a trailer hitches on the 2007 nomad I am not sure but I believe I read where it will affect your warranty. __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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06-28-2008, 10:40 AM	#12
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer I believe I read where it will affect your warranty. Now I don't want to do that. Guess a visit to the dealer is in order. If the warranty isn't an issue, maybe he can get a hitch, probably at an inflated price. I'll keep you posted... Joe
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06-28-2008, 11:09 AM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer I bought a Kawasaki because I didn't want to need a warranty. Never used it once either.
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06-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#14
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer All bike makers say this... It won't stand up in court... Of course the makers know someome will put a hitch on and then try to tow a trailer that weighs over 2 tons, and will have a backhoe on it. Or maybe they know stopping won't be as quick, and it isn't! So far I have never seen any OEM trailer hitch for any bike. There are several for the Nomads in both 1500 and 1600 flavors.. Asking a dealer isn't going to work out so well... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-29-2008, 03:15 PM	#15
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Motorcycle Cargo Trailer dealers don't stock that type stuff for Nomads. If you had a Wing, maybe. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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