Trailered bike for first time! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

James_C50 · 03-16-2006, 07:23 AM

I trailered my bike in for service and a recall yesterday for the first time!
It was a big deal for me! I visualized every possible senerio that could go wrong, loading and unloading and driving the trailer 50 miles away (First service was free at the dealer I bought it from near my work).
Well, let me tell you, with the advice and tips on this Forum and elsewhere I got, it went without a hitch, well actually I had a hitch, and I say, if you have never done it and your nervous about it, don't be, in a trailer it is very simple. I didn't even require any help and I was able to ride it on and off instead of standing to the side. Once tied down in 4 places, it didn't move.
I sure glad that's out of the way! been sweating it for a while.
Anyway, just wanted to sound off, the family just doesn't understand!

NCBoulevard · 03-16-2006, 07:58 AM

Glad it worked out for you.

HAMMERPETE · 03-16-2006, 09:01 AM

BTW 99 % of all owners manuals will show you the proper tie downs for the applicable motorcycle.
Glad it worked for ya.

Rockhead · 03-16-2006, 01:45 PM

what kind of trailer did you get?

James_C50 · 03-17-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockhead

what kind of trailer did you get?

It's just a 10' landscape type trailer with a ramp that folds down. I use it for a side business mowing lawns. Worked great!

Jerryzuki · 03-17-2006, 09:40 AM

That great James. I was a little nervous starting from Tennessee to Daytona with two bikes in my enclosed trailer too. Every stop the first thing I did was open the side door to check on them. The only thing that moved was the luggage, we took our wife's so you know we had plenty of luggage. I rearranged and re-strapped it and it was fine for the rest of the trip.

SKTR · 03-17-2006, 02:37 PM

I'm with you there James ! Just did my first load and transport in a pick-up last Sunday. Then yesterday, hauled my bike in for minor service and used my trailer for the first time. Enjoyed the same luck and feelings that you did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by James_C50

I trailered my bike in for service and a recall yesterday for the first time!
It was a big deal for me! I visualized every possible senerio that could go wrong, loading and unloading and driving the trailer 50 miles away (First service was free at the dealer I bought it from near my work).
Well, let me tell you, with the advice and tips on this Forum and elsewhere I got, it went without a hitch, well actually I had a hitch, and I say, if you have never done it and your nervous about it, don't be, in a trailer it is very simple. I didn't even require any help and I was able to ride it on and off instead of standing to the side. Once tied down in 4 places, it didn't move.
I sure glad that's out of the way! been sweating it for a while.
Anyway, just wanted to sound off, the family just doesn't understand!

Colorado Cajun · 03-18-2006, 09:51 PM

I'm glad it went well for you guys. I would have been nervous as well. Where did you connect the straps on the bike?

03-16-2006, 07:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
James_C50 Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 83	Trailered bike for first time! I trailered my bike in for service and a recall yesterday for the first time! It was a big deal for me! I visualized every possible senerio that could go wrong, loading and unloading and driving the trailer 50 miles away (First service was free at the dealer I bought it from near my work). Well, let me tell you, with the advice and tips on this Forum and elsewhere I got, it went without a hitch, well actually I had a hitch, and I say, if you have never done it and your nervous about it, don't be, in a trailer it is very simple. I didn't even require any help and I was able to ride it on and off instead of standing to the side. Once tied down in 4 places, it didn't move. I sure glad that's out of the way! been sweating it for a while. Anyway, just wanted to sound off, the family just doesn't understand! __________________ Jim Bike: 2006 C50 boulevard Color: Black First Bike!

03-16-2006, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
HAMMERPETE Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 HAMMER Location: SOCAL %%%%%ES Posts: 2,948	BTW 99 % of all owners manuals will show you the proper tie downs for the applicable motorcycle. Glad it worked for ya. __________________ "There's not a whole lot ways this can go right" - Johnny Knoxsville "I did something in a previous life that must have been spectacularly good, because I'm getting paid in this life just magnificently, more than one would dare imagine or hope for." - RIP George Carlin. Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, But rather to skid in side ways, totally worn out shouting HOLYSHI$T What A RIDE!!

03-18-2006, 09:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Colorado Cajun Sprocket Pilot Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver and Gray Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 851	I'm glad it went well for you guys. I would have been nervous as well. Where did you connect the straps on the bike? __________________ 2006 C50 Silver and gray, Cobra Tall Sissy Bar, K&N Air filter, Suzuki bags, Custom Driver's Back Rest, Memphis Fats 19" windshield with lowers, added a 2nd horn, Power Commander PC3 USB, and Cobra Freeway bars. Mitch

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03-16-2006, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
NCBoulevard Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: C50 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 164	Glad it worked out for you.

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