Bearings are the unsung heros of every wheeled conveyance. Because they are hidden from view, encased in grease and disguised by pretty wheel covers, bearings go largely unnoticed for the job they do. And yet, it is the wheel bearings that handle the load of the trailer and make high speed road travel possible. Bearings [...]
Having functional lights on your trailer is not only required by law, it’s a critical safety feature. Often, the trailer you tow will block the lights on the back of your bike from the view of drivers behind you, making your trailer lights the only signals others will see. Checking your lights should be part [...]
Installing a hitch on your bike can be a simple as bolting on a couple of braces and straps, or a difficult, multi-step process that requires you to remove bodywork, saddlebags, etc. Most hitches fall somewhere in between. This article offers you some hard-learned lessons that will make your installation easier. 1) Confirm fitment before [...]
If you’ve looked and looked and can’t find a hitch for your bike, don’t take it personally. Hitch manufacturing is a tiny business in the overall powersports market. It’s easy to find a hitch for popular towing bikes like Gold Wings and Harley dressers. But if you have a less common trailering bike or an [...]
