Trailer (sort of)

markusmaximus · 07-11-2008, 09:07 PM

Just returned from trailing my Nomad home. Rented a U-Haul trailer. Worked fine, but got to exploring other trailing options if I decide to trail the bike on vacation. Came across this device.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...ideoID=7082106

Anyone seen this in use? Looks intriguing, but I'd be concerned about stability around curves. Also, I'd be interested in reading what tie-down points others used.

07-11-2008, 09:23 PM

I used to have someting similar to that. Sold it years ago at the swap meet. It hooked on your trailer hitch, you put the front wheel on it, and you strapped the handlebars down to the bumper to hold the bike up and in place. No place to do that on any modern car.

It worked OK for short distances, but I didn't think much of it for long trips. If you ever broke a strap there's no backup. It'd be Sayonara Nomad.

scott2007nomad · 07-11-2008, 09:46 PM

looks like a lot of needless wear on the tires.

redeye · 07-12-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scott2007nomad KawaNOW #00481

looks like a lot of needless wear on the tires.

How will the transmission & drive line be affected by towing? I looked into a similar unit & they had a disclaimer stating they were not responsible for damaged transmissions

mrfuni · 07-12-2008, 01:21 PM

Looks like too much wear and tear on the tire and rear end. Like Cadd said, break a strap and Hasta LaVista Baby...

**ringadingh** · 07-12-2008, 03:36 PM

It seems like a pretty good idea to me. I think the shortcomings could be dealt with quite easily. I don't think rear tire wear will be a major issue as its just rolling and not driving.The straps probably will never come loose if correctly installed, Ive never had a problem with a tiedown strap, The gears and rearend will be oiled with the splash in the sump of the crankcase enough to not be a concern. And a safety strap or chain should be used just in case something did happen to the tiedown straps.

cactusjack · 07-12-2008, 08:47 PM

As a matter of fact, I saw a guy driving a Ford Exploder towing a Harley with one of these this afternoon on my way back to Phoenix.

justbrian · 07-12-2008, 09:06 PM

How does one get the front tire off the ground and into that device

07-12-2008, 09:19 PM

It has a screw crank. You drive the bike into it and you crank it up and down.

http://undertakermts.com/mod.php?mod=siteinfo&id=12

07-12-2008, 09:25 PM

BTW, I read this in their FAQ & almost LMAO:

What if I leave the bike in gear?

If you really have to ask this question then you probably shouldn't be on a motorcycle!

DON’T EVER LEAVE THE BIKE IN GEAR!! Serious damage may, and probably WILL result!

justbrian · 07-12-2008, 11:11 PM

Thanks for clearing that up cadd, i guess i could of cleared that up myself if would of just read a little.

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Guest Posts: n/a	Trailer (sort of) I used to have someting similar to that. Sold it years ago at the swap meet. It hooked on your trailer hitch, you put the front wheel on it, and you strapped the handlebars down to the bumper to hold the bike up and in place. No place to do that on any modern car. It worked OK for short distances, but I didn't think much of it for long trips. If you ever broke a strap there's no backup. It'd be Sayonara Nomad.
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07-11-2008, 09:46 PM	#3
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	Trailer (sort of) looks like a lot of needless wear on the tires.
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mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Trailer (sort of) Looks like too much wear and tear on the tire and rear end. Like Cadd said, break a strap and Hasta LaVista Baby... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-12-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Trailer (sort of) It seems like a pretty good idea to me. I think the shortcomings could be dealt with quite easily. I don't think rear tire wear will be a major issue as its just rolling and not driving.The straps probably will never come loose if correctly installed, Ive never had a problem with a tiedown strap, The gears and rearend will be oiled with the splash in the sump of the crankcase enough to not be a concern. And a safety strap or chain should be used just in case something did happen to the tiedown straps. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-12-2008, 08:47 PM	#7
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07-12-2008, 09:06 PM	#8
justbrian Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 275	Trailer (sort of) How does one get the front tire off the ground and into that device
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07-12-2008, 09:19 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Trailer (sort of) It has a screw crank. You drive the bike into it and you crank it up and down. http://undertakermts.com/mod.php?mod=siteinfo&id=12
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Guest Posts: n/a	Trailer (sort of) BTW, I read this in their FAQ & almost LMAO: What if I leave the bike in gear? If you really have to ask this question then you probably shouldn't be on a motorcycle! DON’T EVER LEAVE THE BIKE IN GEAR!! Serious damage may, and probably WILL result!
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07-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#11
justbrian Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 275	Trailer (sort of) Thanks for clearing that up cadd, i guess i could of cleared that up myself if would of just read a little.
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