7 Mistakes to AVOID When Pulling a Motorcycle Trailer

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We make sense of pulling a Motorcycle Trailer and cover the top 7 mistakes riders make when pulling a motorcycle trailer. If you’re thinking of purchasing a pull-behind trailer, then this video is for you.
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@shaunhall1838
@shaunhall1838 3 жыл бұрын
This is information that you absolutely need to know. Thank you for sharing!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shaun.
@tnasburypl
@tnasburypl 2 жыл бұрын
Love the solar cell.
@Nodak_chondros
@Nodak_chondros 3 жыл бұрын
This was a pleasant surprise. Couple bonus videos the last few weeks. Thanks
@kaptainobvious7201
@kaptainobvious7201 3 жыл бұрын
Hello friends! You two are so inspiring I love it! You picked up thoughts of middle age/empty nest/why it means to retire and growing old” and shoved it down the line, never to be thought of. Thanks for sharing- your in our prayers for safety, great lodgings and utmost fun🙏💕
@ttjbiggunner2025
@ttjbiggunner2025 3 жыл бұрын
Realy good video guys great info first video iv seen on this subject
@robertheinkel6225
@robertheinkel6225 3 жыл бұрын
Years ago, while stationed in Montana, I saw two mid sized motorcycles, each pulling a dual axle trailer, with a smaller off road capable motorcycle on each trailer. Months later I read a story of two guys traveling to the northernmost point in AK. They rode the street bikes as far as they could, then switched to the off road bikes to complete the trip north.
@agentsmith1931
@agentsmith1931 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding information, Thank you.. Currently researching camper trailers and a new ride....... Stay safe, and keep rollin'
@jacaughron55
@jacaughron55 2 жыл бұрын
This was WAY more info than expected for less than 20 minutes and hit all the marks!! I've been riding most of my life and am thinking of getting a camp trailer so thank u!!!!!
@VikingBagsYT
@VikingBagsYT 3 жыл бұрын
Once again! Great video! Love the content you guys make! Keep it up!
@DeuxRouesUneTente
@DeuxRouesUneTente 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome advice, thank you! Not that I'd expect to ever pull a trailer with the bike I currently have... But sooner or later I'll upgrade, so I'll bookmark this video for later.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped. Thanks.
@willatkinson953
@willatkinson953 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing and in such a conversational manner! Much enjoyed!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@MRMRS2wheeler
@MRMRS2wheeler Жыл бұрын
Great info. Me and the Mrs are in the process of getting a camper to eventually do some full time traveling, and while we have been riding for close to 100k, I learned lots of new info that I haven't even considered. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Stay safe guys.
@SidecarRob1
@SidecarRob1 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this out there. I get a lot of questions from other riders about my trailer and how it handles and I give pretty much the same advice you convey here.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mickyprice1500
@mickyprice1500 3 жыл бұрын
HI Guys, thank you for a very good informal video. What you both said will help newby bikers to pull a trailer. I have been pulling a trailer on the back of my Goldwing for about 12 years while traveling and camping in the UK and in Europe, for anyone pulingl a trailer STAY SAFE and HAVE FUN.
@mattforsting4253
@mattforsting4253 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video. You guys seem like good people! Hope to see you out on the road
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@legallyblondetakesahike7076
@legallyblondetakesahike7076 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you. I was just contemplating getting a trailer to go on some longer adventures.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Redpawdave
@Redpawdave 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is a great list of information and guidance! Really helpful!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked. Thanks.
@jamesrutherford3111
@jamesrutherford3111 3 жыл бұрын
You guys rock, we dream of doing what you two have done. I ride and always think about what you guys are doing and sharing. I can't stop watching y'all. Jimmy Rutherford
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jimmy!! Cheers.
@stephanbrown7950
@stephanbrown7950 3 жыл бұрын
Love my Goldwing reverse gear, Cia has never had to push me around. Well not my bike.
@tomirwin4819
@tomirwin4819 10 ай бұрын
Same here.. I love my Goldwing reverse..👍
@neildewitt2869
@neildewitt2869 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. Ive been thinking about a trailer. This made me more aware of things I basically already knew.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Glad you got something from this.
@43wagonwheel
@43wagonwheel 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info. Thank you! I plan doing the very same thing you two do when I retire. Not full time but It will be fairly heavy in travel. Be safe!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@limbandtreeremoval
@limbandtreeremoval 2 жыл бұрын
Great Info, loved to hear your experience and be a part of the conversation! Thank you
@SchafferTwins
@SchafferTwins 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I just picked up a Kompact Kamp MiniMate camper trailer to pull with my Goldwing 1800. I have a swivel hitch on mine. Been taking it for test rides and getting comfortable with it. These are great tips, thank you for sharing and educating.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@RD-pf5uv
@RD-pf5uv 3 жыл бұрын
I've been binge watching your channel. Subscribed and enjoying the content.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Frenchy5117
@Frenchy5117 3 жыл бұрын
I have a bushtec trailer also , pulled it fully loaded from Sturgis sd to Philadelphia Pennsylvania with a Road King, ill admit you can forget its there because the pin hitch , I asked my wife several times if the trailer was still there because I couldn't feel it back there, great video
@vampynightzgaming193
@vampynightzgaming193 3 жыл бұрын
You guys did a great job doing this video
@MrClaimbuster
@MrClaimbuster 3 жыл бұрын
Pulled my Bushtec for a lot of miles. Loved it.
@edpretty8344
@edpretty8344 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with everything you said in your video, particularly the "bonus" at the end. :) I also like your delivery and format. Well done. To qualify myself, we have ridden over 35000 miles with a trailer: Notably, to Alaska and back from our home near Vancouver, BC, across Canada and back over 3 1/2 months as well as various shorter trips of 2-3000 miles. I wrote an article in Canadian Biker pointing out pretty much everything that you said. Having said that, I think there are a couple of things you might emphasize. First, it's dangerous to go "tongue light", in fact more dangerous than tongue heavy. The tongue weight should never be below 10%. The clip of the trailer on the belt shows it clearly but I bet most folks would miss it. Second. A two wheel trailer puts you in the middle of the road a lot and can get you in trouble with the deep ruts that sometime occur in pavement (wet or dry, actually). I recall a time at the bottom of a long hill in heavy rain where those ruts were actually rivers. It was a nightmare, but then you could go on and on about little nuances like that. The third is not to overload your bike, which is easy to do. That 10-15% shouldn't put you over your bike's GVW. The intent is to take the weight off your bike, not add more. Congrats on a well presented video. I know how tough that is to get right.
@ZippoVarga
@ZippoVarga 3 жыл бұрын
I pull an Alumilite XL behind my Goldwing and everything you covered is spot on. There's also those trailers with top luggage racks to consider and not wanting to make your load too high. This can cause one or both of two things...top heavy, which is never a good thing and/or your trailer becomes a sail or air brake which will drastically change the driving ability. So keep those luggage rack use lean and low. Cheers! Zip~ p.s. as I already stated, get a Goldwing. You'll never look back. This is coming from a devoted HD owner and rider. Also.......Maintenance is much cheaper and the bikes are 5 times more reliable.
@sframirez3366
@sframirez3366 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. Thank you
@melaniecarlisle4771
@melaniecarlisle4771 3 жыл бұрын
Glad we found your channel! My husband and I are HD enthusiasts that are non riders..we just love attending HD events locally. We live near HD Atlanta in Lithia Springs, Ga. Stay safe & warm..definitely stay closer to the warmer climes..we both LOVE Montana & the Black Hills area of SD. We've been to Sturgis several times starting back in 2010..💗 Love & Peace..Merry Christmas from the Carlisle's
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@gordonhenderson1708
@gordonhenderson1708 3 жыл бұрын
Great information! Great presentation! (The K1600 also has a reverse option.) Cheers!!
@davechurchill416
@davechurchill416 3 жыл бұрын
Very good information for two wheels there are a few more things to watch for if you're on three wheels 👍
@roywalls5595
@roywalls5595 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and thank you for sharing that 7 rules because I thinking going motorbike camping and I ever use a trailer before!
@JasonGriegoUSMC
@JasonGriegoUSMC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Been shopping for a trailer. Good stuff.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@roger4375
@roger4375 3 жыл бұрын
All good points. I’ve been trailering behind my motorcycle for years now. I’ve experienced the frustration of downslope parking and being pushed out of a parking spot. If I had to pick the most important mistake to avoid it would be a tossup between being an experienced rider and properly loading of the trailer. Everything you said was applicable and I agree with all of it and more…… you touched on one mistake but Id like to say that when you break camp, or initially start out be mindful of the process of towing. It doesn’t start when the bike moves. It begins with everything you do up to that point, proper loading, tongue weight, tire pressure, tire condition, DOUBLE CHECKING your hitch connection and making sure you are safety chained and have lights. In short everything you do before you move the bike and trailer combo. I am glad I watched this segment of your videos. I am buying a trailer tire monitor now…👍👍
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger all great points you said.
@brucelund5788
@brucelund5788 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a reverse on my 2002 FLHTPI (Police), it was on there when I got it and have only used it a few times, but I know it will be a help some times, especially with the trailer, I bought one last fall and did pull it a few times, mostly just testing the hitch and coupling, The coupler was a solid one and there is no way I was going to ride with that! I cut it in half and built the swivel section for it, ready to go now!
@srad98ful
@srad98ful 3 жыл бұрын
Negative tongue weight will hurt you faster than too much tongue weight. Should should be #1. In my opinion
@jimnielsen4076
@jimnielsen4076 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Always have some downward pressure (weight) on your tongue
@floydlacroix6957
@floydlacroix6957 3 жыл бұрын
If the weight is to heavy in the rear of the trailer it can start to shake back and forth uncontrollably also tongue angle I have built meny motorcycle trailers started in the 90s meny were scraped because they were dangerous
@stephensmith1034
@stephensmith1034 3 жыл бұрын
I rode with a couple (very experienced), as part of one of our HOG rides, who forgot he had a trailor, and he tried to back in-to a parking space. Oops! Luckily it didn't cause any damage before we all got his attention, and he stopped. He had the same hitch as you have. So - even the most experienced can forget. Also - I don't think you fully answered the first question. I love having that electric reverse on my Goldwing. 😁👍 I would also recommend that those pulling a trailer drive at your own pace; don't worry about those trying to pass you.
@grprather
@grprather 3 жыл бұрын
Really great tips for pulling a trailer with your bike! One other way to overcome backing up from a parking space is to unhook the trailer and back it up (especially if you don't have someone to help when it is attached to the bike) then get the bike faced the direction you want to go and hook the trailer up again. Also be aware of speed limits when pulling a trailer! In California the speed limit when pulling a trailer is 55mph, and applies to ALL vehicles including motorcycles! The Bushtec trailer I pull with my Harley has air adjustable suspension, and sometimes I have to add or reduce air pressure in the suspension to keep the tires parallel with each other. I carry a small hand pump in the trailer along with a tire pressure gauge!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you liked it.
@fsriccobon8279
@fsriccobon8279 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I have a 1700 Voyager and am going to get my first trailer. Very helpful tips. Ta. Frank
@dwayneseppala7556
@dwayneseppala7556 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2021 heritage with a 114 now I was thinking about getting a trailer/ camper your video is very helpful thank you so much
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad it helped. Cheers.
@theodoreresch5220
@theodoreresch5220 3 жыл бұрын
I have pulled a Bushtec trailer for going on 15 years. From 2 wheels to now a Harley Triglide. My wife has had to push me out of some tight spots. Not now, with the reverse gear. You had great info and hit all the right spots. I'll be watching for more tips. "Let's Ride" 😎
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Theodore - so glad to hear that I'm not the only woman whose had to push!! You know, as well as we do, that sometimes there's just no avoiding those awkward parking spots. We always laugh when pulling into one, saying "Well, that's going to require a push". Glad to hear you have reverse.
@philloiselle8200
@philloiselle8200 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much for this information. Cheers
@EddieSprouse
@EddieSprouse 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Thanks for sharing. Also I shared this on the Bushtec Owners Group on Facebook.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks Eddie.
@phoenix3166
@phoenix3166 3 жыл бұрын
I never heard of y'all before. I was just clicking through videos and came across this one. After watching this video, I watched a couple more of y'alls. Y'all are great!!! I'm hooked and looking forward to more videos....after I finish binge watching the rest so I can get caught up. I'm subscribed!!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks and Welcome aboard!
@PalmdaleGal
@PalmdaleGal 3 жыл бұрын
I find it interesting about the use of "y'all". Not being a Southerner, I never use it, and yet it's a fascinating contraction of words. Seeing it in writing is like hearing it spoken in an accent without actually speaking (I can almost hear it)!
@eddychandler1870
@eddychandler1870 3 жыл бұрын
This is good information. You answerd all my questions about pulling trailer and hitch👍👍. I have a Harley ultra glide 2003 classic university bike. 👍👍✌✌😊
@mlintonlawncare
@mlintonlawncare 3 жыл бұрын
Great info!!
@HarleysDinersRides
@HarleysDinersRides 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, you did a great job explaining this and Chris did a great job as the manual reverse gear for the Harley. Take care and ride safe. Dave
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@davidroberts5577
@davidroberts5577 3 жыл бұрын
2 things I must add: YOU TWO ARE AWESOME, also I watched the ' Old Guy ' video months ago, truly scary 👍
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David.
@brentmorris8467
@brentmorris8467 3 жыл бұрын
Good info!! I tow a popup camper with a/c. Loaded at 500lbs. Trailer has electric brakes and the Wing has ABS. This setup is awesome and comfortable. Would not tow without trailer brakes they are out of this world.
@harryhowell5644
@harryhowell5644 3 жыл бұрын
First time I saw a video on towing with a motorcycle. Nice video very informative
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed.
@wardroland270
@wardroland270 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. Great job. Good info. Liked & subscribed.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@bradballard2068
@bradballard2068 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload of great information regarding trailers. I'm not sure if I want to put my bike through the stress of pulling a trailer. But I like the idea of having more space to carry items on the open road ☺️ Rich, that's an extremely nice trailer (with all the bells and whistles) what is a ballpark figure on something like that ? Thanks for the upload, be safe on your travels
@mikeyedmund
@mikeyedmund 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview Chris.
@floydlacroix6957
@floydlacroix6957 3 жыл бұрын
Having to break in a turn is an eye opener towed 1000s of miles with my gold wing
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes That's why i like the Hiem joint. It still can be scary
@sirdirtydog705
@sirdirtydog705 3 жыл бұрын
Can brakes be added to the trailer?
@floydlacroix6957
@floydlacroix6957 3 жыл бұрын
@@sirdirtydog705 no having that on a motorcycle trailer is very dangerous
@debraholdman5308
@debraholdman5308 3 жыл бұрын
Just a word of praise. We currently don't pull a camper or trailer. But we do ride( sorry Honda Goldwing Trike) which is very wide, something like 58 inches wide on the rear. Alot of what you said can and is applicable to us. We are going to be traveling west this July/Aug and we do these checks of lights, tires and fluids. Thanks for the reminders.
@KHudd
@KHudd 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent advise. Thank You!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@aceflyer32
@aceflyer32 3 жыл бұрын
Good info. I'm looking to add a trailer to my VTX1800 for trips and maybe a place for my dog to ride along. The 360 swiveling hitch was something I hadn't considered. Since I will be building my trailer, that info was very helpful. Stay safe Rich and Chris!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@feltonseigler7578
@feltonseigler7578 3 жыл бұрын
I would say these guys have shared some very good info. Now with that said, I would caution build your on trailer. I build my own and thought I did everything buy the book, but in the end some how one side of trailer, got up in the air and cause me to have a bad accident. But I did not have a 360 swivel hatch, which was a big error on my part. Now I have seen many not have a 360 swivel hatch and do find, but I would never attempt it again without one! And defiantly, make to destitution of weight is very important. Just my 2 cents love your videos. Just stay safe and thank you for you tips
@jameslovelace8958
@jameslovelace8958 2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank You
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@avelinovelez5090
@avelinovelez5090 2 жыл бұрын
This is great info thanks for sharing 👍
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@46311788
@46311788 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks
@santanumaitra3962
@santanumaitra3962 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure why I watched this video since I will never tow a trailer behind my ST1300! I guess the video must be really pleasant and informative! Great job!!!
@benbirkigt493
@benbirkigt493 3 жыл бұрын
Great informational video i was going to get the 360 degree hitch for my trailer but i really like the hyme joint idea i will be going with one of those 👍
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@FULQUE
@FULQUE 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a very helpful video.
@geraldfitzgibbon7428
@geraldfitzgibbon7428 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video guys. Loads info. Makes idea of pull trailer seam workable. Thanks
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@tobyoakes4130
@tobyoakes4130 2 ай бұрын
A lot of good points, thanks for sharing
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tysonherzog8010
@tysonherzog8010 2 жыл бұрын
You guys rock … I love watching your videos. They are fun funny and informational We just got a trailer this summer . It’s a rant Trailer. It’s a bit smaller then yours . We pull it with a Toyota Corolla it works well . But this last video the 7 things you should not do were good to hear about Thanks for the info .
@92ofdapac
@92ofdapac 3 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks
@tomfillmore9710
@tomfillmore9710 3 жыл бұрын
great video awesome advice thanks for sharing ride safe
@spymaine89
@spymaine89 3 жыл бұрын
liked the physics display of weight balance . good. fish tail
@kms6569
@kms6569 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful information... thank you!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@mikedanaher3413
@mikedanaher3413 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a truck driver so all this is familiar but, I took away some valuable information. Thank you. Now trailer shopping. 😎
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks that’s great to hear. Glad we gleaned some info for ya.
@cancelchannel3394
@cancelchannel3394 Жыл бұрын
As a former trucker for many years, your advice is good and sound ")
@BootsandJeansRiders
@BootsandJeansRiders 3 жыл бұрын
There are trialing coursing you can take. When you started on your adventure, we was surprised that you didn't get a camper trailer.The couple that we travel with pull one and love it. Fast and easy camp set up and breakdown, also lots of storage. We were looking to purchase the Aspen King size, and heading out for 2 years but our plans changed. Hopefully we can get back on track next year.Yeah Honda have reverse...Get one lol. Great advice.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes we considered one of those, but we decided to use what we had in the garage at the time. but who knows what the future holds 🤔🤔
@wflentge
@wflentge 3 жыл бұрын
Have a Kwik Kamp and had a Aspen Classic . Both are great for camping and not a hassle to tow with a Goldwing.
@westcoast01letsride
@westcoast01letsride 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Informative, responsible, well done tutorial. I will be pulling a mini mate with my trike next year:) FYI HD Tri-Glide and Honda Goldwings do have a reverse gear. PS: my tee shirt came today - fast shipping, good price, good quality material, sized correctly, and a great logo. Take care.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Cheers
@peanutbutter4829
@peanutbutter4829 3 жыл бұрын
GOOD JOB GUY!!!!
@truckerg4010
@truckerg4010 3 жыл бұрын
Great thoughts for people not familiar with a trailer. I’m an over the road truck driver, however pulling with a bike is much different. Pre Trip always important
@youcanthide004
@youcanthide004 Ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Tons of valuable information here. I appreciate it guys. Stay safe out there and keep that rubber side down.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife Ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@YoastKaBoom
@YoastKaBoom 3 жыл бұрын
Great topic. Ride safe.
@TheBikerApologist
@TheBikerApologist 3 жыл бұрын
Just found you guys. Love the content. I did a trip last year with a buddy of mine that covered 7,500 miles, 21 states, 9 national parks. but we did it in 21 days, so we were hauling ass!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
man that's fast
@TheBikerApologist
@TheBikerApologist 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelsBigLife it was. wish we could do what you two are doing. Maybe one day I can!!
@jimeckenrode1271
@jimeckenrode1271 3 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT INFORMATION. I ride a Gold Wing and have thought many times of buying a trailer but twice I seen motorcycle accidents that were pulling a trailer and it did not look good. You mentioned it right away with they type of hitch. When you have a ball and couple hook up and that trailer hits a bump and bounces and takes down the bike the results are never good.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's why the Heim Joint is the best. No slop. Bushtec has a fantastic trailer also.
@ericswild
@ericswild 2 жыл бұрын
Its nice to see you two loving life and getting through challenges. You remind me of my wife and I
@randyhickman604
@randyhickman604 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a wing and a older cycle mate trailer. Can’t even tell it’s back there most of the time. Like your vid’s
@jimnielsen4076
@jimnielsen4076 3 жыл бұрын
Ive had a Cycle Mate too. Even the more basic trailers (rubber torsion bar suspension) track well behind you. If you can afford an expensive trailer great but the less expensive Cycle Mate & Aluma trailers also work well.
@texaslonestarrider
@texaslonestarrider 3 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff! Totally agree!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate that.
@louisgudde7410
@louisgudde7410 9 ай бұрын
Nice video the wife and i just bought a trailer while in Missoula Montana before we rode back to Florida it pulled great
@trumpetbiker7666
@trumpetbiker7666 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stevenlexa1908
@stevenlexa1908 Жыл бұрын
No problem with my Can Am RTL, I have reverse, great videos, thanks for all the travel tips
@andrewyi3202
@andrewyi3202 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent ! It’s not only for the m/c trailer riding but also for life management skills although based on common sense. Common sense, it’s dangerous when you don’t think about, Thank you Ride safe
@craigburch5015
@craigburch5015 3 жыл бұрын
I liked your video. I ride a 2000 roadglide and have pulled the same bush tech trailer that ya'll have more than 40,000 miles, love it. for your video I'd put more emphasis on dangers of not having enough tongue weight. the toy car on the conveyor is a good visual. I have a baker 6speed in my bike. They make a reverse gear for it and the newer Harley 6speeds. I have met a few people that use the Baker reverse and are very happy that they have it. I have gone through the Harley experienced riders coarse a few times, once with the trailer. you can do the same maneuvers in the class with the trailer and recommend every one to take the class. I do it every couple years.
@wflentge
@wflentge 3 жыл бұрын
Yes Honda Goldwings have a reverse and now a walk forward mode on the newer GWs. Great video. I tow tent trailers often and a smaller cargo not as often.. Tongue Weight is so important especially on mountain twisty roads. Braking distance - A steep down hill into a T intersection has almost pushed me into the intersection, so be aware and break earlier. Do not forget to put and LOCK the lock pin on the hitch and always use chains.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Autotechno17
@Autotechno17 4 ай бұрын
Very nice video thank you
@sonnysena
@sonnysena 8 ай бұрын
Thanks. More!!!
@victorjohnson2093
@victorjohnson2093 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Thanks 😊
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor
@joervillegas3540
@joervillegas3540 8 ай бұрын
Great info@
@animenation9314
@animenation9314 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was knowledgeable thankyou
@andyd7046
@andyd7046 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done ✔ 👏 Thank you
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Epiphalactic
@Epiphalactic 2 жыл бұрын
Great knowledge.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TheNWPrepper
@TheNWPrepper 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome video! I ride a Can-Am Spyder and am considering buying a little tent trailer.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Nice that will work.
@jimcaulk6225
@jimcaulk6225 3 жыл бұрын
You'll never know its back there, the Spyders have such good braking... Like he said swing wide in town...
@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028
@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice on your overall review.
@archasaurus
@archasaurus 3 жыл бұрын
Next video, Chris' wheelie while trailering lessons. Very informative from seasoned veterans. You guys should auction off a dinner with you either at a campground or restaurant. I bet people would pay big bucks to have dinner and talk.
@alanakemp7664
@alanakemp7664 19 күн бұрын
Thanks guys
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