I am in the market for a motorcycle trailer. What are the things I should look for in the trailer itself?I have found a few but I don‘t really know what to look for in them. I have a 800 pound street bike and my truck can pretty much tow anything. I just don‘t know the little things that make a difference when shopping for motorcycle trailers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
note how low they are say 5lbs. when they are cold.then you will know when they are warm how much to add.
I have had a few, and just recently bought one. Most trailers, that are specific to being a 'bike' trailer are nice, but limiting. I own 2 bikes, a sport and a cruiser. I wanted to two both when needed. Also, when you tow one bike, you may also tow a friends bike too, if going on a trip, so always expect to have the need for 2, even if you own only one. Now, the trailers for just bikes, are just that. You can't use it really for anything else. You also pay a bit of a premium for a 'bike' trailer too. 'Bike' only trailers are smaller, and storage spots are easy to find. I decided to buy a 6'x12' trailer (approx $1,700), with loading ramp/door on the rear. Uncovered, wood flooring, max 2,000lb load. (Not a 'bike' trailer) This is the largest trailer I can get without needing some form of trailer brakes. It has short 4' walls all around and a manual ramp style rear load. I then purchased 3 motorcycle chocks ($100 each) for the floor. Did some drilling, added them into the trailer so I can run with 3 bikes when needed, with room to spare. These are removable. I can put the chocks in when I tow bikes, or pull them out and use the trailer as a hauler for just about anything. Last, welded some points inside the trailer walls for strapping down the bikes and was set. I have a 08 2500 HD Diesel Chevy, able to tow 15,000lbs, and the trailer max load is approx 5,000lbs. :) Room to grow I guess. Now I have a trailer I can bring 3 bikes or use for any other purpose. Mostly helping friends move crap. Be warned.
