Question: I’ve heard that 8 inch wheels on a trailer are a problem but I’m not sure. I’ve heard the bearings run hot. What is your opinion on 12″ versus 8″ wheels? Answer: The short answer–8″ wheels are fine. On some trailers they are the only choice due to the design. I would not make [...]
If you’re starting to think you should forget the idea of trailering to save your bike’s wiring, fear not. Rather than wiring a harness directly, use an isolation harness, also commonly referred to as a relay package. An isolation harness is a simple solution that will not only power your trailer’s lights at full power, [...]
Thinking about buying a trailer, but need to get it past the home budget czar? Really like a particular trailer but find it’s just a little out of your range? Here’s a list of ways you can save money when buying a trailer. Depending on your circumstances, it is entirely possible to cut your cost [...]
So, lately you’ve been thinking about pulling a trailer with your motorcycle. Is trailering the best solution for you? The only way to come to the right conclusion is to get the answer to a few basic questions which we’ll consider in this section. Here’s the first one: What does owning a trailer help me [...]
When I talk to a rider who has never pulled a trailer before, I often hear something that starts like this… “I know this guy who knows a guy who heard that a guy was towing a trailer and it caught the edge of a bridge abutment and yanked his bike so hard it threw [...]
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