I'm thinking about getting one of these. I would like to tow the VFR but I don't want to store a trailer outside when the trailer isn't in use (which is most of the time). This seems pretty cool as I can tear it down in keep in in the house (or even put in inside my 4Runner when traveling and I want to leave the truck behind). Does anyone have one or know anything about them? Thanks.
[image: View Post]RE-Agent, on 21 July 2010 - 08:14 AM, said:
I'm thinking about getting one of these. I would like to tow the VFR but I don't want to store a trailer outside when the trailer isn't in use (which is most of the time). This seems pretty cool as I can tear it down in keep in in the house (or even put in inside my 4Runner when traveling and I want to leave the truck behind). Does anyone have one or know anything about them? Thanks.
Wow, I've been waiting a whole 41 minutes and no one has replied. What's up with that? Yes, I know it isn't 7AM on the west coast and it is something like 3 days from now in Australia and 1989 in Europe but I need to spend some money on motorcycle stuff and you know how that is...
Interesting and kind of cool, but personally, I'd prefer an aluminum trailer with an aluminum deck. No rust and more versatile (can be used for many other purposes). JMO.
^^^ Agreed. The cost just seems pretty high for something with so many parts that need to be carefully put together. I'm not saying it doesn't work but as an engineer I would definitely go with something that has the least amount of moving parts for something I would trust my VFR to. But for space savings that trailer would be hard to beat. If you get one make sure to write up a good review. :wink:
I've seen those before. They are cool and probably fairly light, but I would never buy one. Too expensive, and I would want some sort of deck around it to prevent some of the road debris from shooting up at the bike. I could probably have one made that would also disassemble and be cheaper, and possibly lighter.
[image: View Post]hondalover, on 21 July 2010 - 10:51 AM, said:
I can't belive no one has asked the question. Why would you trailer a VFR?
It's hard to put my mountain and road bicycles on my VFR. Also, I'm in the Baltimore MD area where it is currently 100ºF and humid with a lot of traffic. If I'm going to Vermont for a week. I want the four hundred mile drive on the slab to be air conditioned. Posted Image
I'm may get the trailer in a bag as storage is a premium. I'll post a review if I do.
It is a good idea.
However, I would not buy one because I don't like the design. It places what looks like 50% of the weigh on the tongue. Plus it's too expensive.
[image: View Post]RE-Agent, on 21 July 2010 - 08:14 AM, said:
I'm thinking about getting one of these. I would like to tow the VFR but I don't want to store a trailer outside when the trailer isn't in use (which is most of the time). This seems pretty cool as I can tear it down in keep in in the house (or even put in inside my 4Runner when traveling and I want to leave the truck behind). Does anyone have one or know anything about them? Thanks.
http://motorcycletrailer.com/tib/
I have a trailer in a bag. I use it to tow a Yamaha FZ 6 from Michigan to Florida and back. I store my bike in Florida in a storage unit and the disassembled trailer fits in the unit just fine. Most of the trailer fits in the bag but some larger pieces will not fit. I bought it used with the Condor chock option which is very useful if you load the bike by yourself. It tows fine at 70 plus behind my four cylinder 09 Rav4 and the bike can be strapped down very securely. I used it to tow my 07 VFR back from St. Louis after purchase. It is a minimal but very functional trailer.
I looked at these as the convenience is tough to beat. Most times the trailer just sits and takes space or rusts. The best feature is that you could stow this in a truck bed as well.
My complaints about this rig are the small wheels and lack of suspension. Looks like when you start adding on things like fenders, chocks, etc the $$$ start building rapidly too.
Lots of threads about other low cost alternatives and stowaways here on VFRD.
I am a fan of two rail bike trailers. About 50% of the time, I end up with two bikes on the trailer. You never know what you are going to use it for.....Track days, dirt/dual sport rides or long haul tows to riding areas.
[image: View Post]RE-Agent, on 21 July 2010 - 08:14 AM, said:
I'm thinking about getting one of these. I would like to tow the VFR but I don't want to store a trailer outside when the trailer isn't in use (which is most of the time). This seems pretty cool as I can tear it down in keep in in the house (or even put in inside my 4Runner when traveling and I want to leave the truck behind). Does anyone have one or know anything about them? Thanks.
Look into the Stinger trailer. It is a fold up trailer that can be placed in the back of your SUV when not in use. It will handle the weight of a Harley. It apparently uses a fancy tongue design that keeps it steady on the road and the wheels have special bearings for extended highway driving. I was thinking of getting a Kendon fold-up trailer for a track bike but then I came across the Stinger, which is now my first choice. I owned a typical platform fold-up trailer like the kind you get at Harbor freight (great price, versatile, easy to find parts on the road), but I now want something with a smaller storage footprint and is better quality.
I have no direct experience with one, but I'd be concerned with any trailer that has small diameter wheels and no springs/suspension, particularly if your interstate travels will bring you to areas with poorly maintained roads. High speeds + potholes + small tires = tire failures.
Over the weekend I drove down I-75 from Detroit to Knoxville, and saw no less than 4 small boat trailers on the side of the road with sidewall blowouts after stretches of bad pavement, all had 8" wheels, typical on inexpensively built trailers. I suspect trailer in a bag has these also, you may investigate if they have a larger tire option.
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