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07-11-2008, 09:07 PM | #1 |
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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. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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07-11-2008, 09:23 PM | #2 |
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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 |
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looks like a lot of needless wear on the tires.
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07-12-2008, 12:40 PM | #4 | |
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07-12-2008, 03:36 PM | #6 |
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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.
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07-12-2008, 08:47 PM | #7 |
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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.
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07-12-2008, 09:06 PM | #8 |
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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 |
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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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07-12-2008, 09:25 PM | #10 |
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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 |
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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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