Towing / Transport: Discussion of Trailers, Wheel Chocks, Tie-Downs, Ramps, etc for Transporting Motorcycles.
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01-19-2005, 10:05 PM
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| Trailer shops? Any recommendation on trailer stores?
In order my preference is:
B'ham area
Nashville area
Knoxville area
North of Atlanta
My preferred trailer is a pointed nose 7x12 with dual axles. I can flex on most things except the axles. (tow vehicle is a GMC 1/2 Sierra with a 4.8L) One with bunks would perfect but probably out of range (places that carry used ???)
Thanks
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Last edited by sheepofblue : 01-19-2005 at 10:06 PM.
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01-19-2005, 10:21 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? I think I've got just the one... |
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01-19-2005, 10:27 PM
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01-19-2005, 10:30 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by CBRVFR I think I've got just the one... | Sorry single axle. Although you do understand why I want the bunk 
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01-19-2005, 10:33 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Why the pointed nose? I've been told they're not as stable  |
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01-19-2005, 10:37 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by ND4SPD Why the pointed nose? I've been told they're not as stable  | More inside space and better mileage. I have heard conflicting reports on the stability. 
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01-19-2005, 10:39 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? just a heads up sheep, I know in canada if you have more than one axle you need to have trailer brakes, not sure how it is there but that can get to be a lot of money when you figure every thing into the equasion, how much are you hauling? |
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01-19-2005, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Northern RR just a heads up sheep, I know in canada if you have more than one axle you need to have trailer brakes, not sure how it is there but that can get to be a lot of money when you figure every thing into the equasion, how much are you hauling? | Exactly why I want dual axle. In the mountains where I will use it a bunch the brakes will save the truck a lot of wear and tear. Also it is safer should I be on slick surfaces (snow or heavy rain). Also to a lesser extent if I am headed across say Kansas and get a flat I can keep going since I still have 3 left and change it at leisure (still plan to carry a spare though)
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01-19-2005, 10:47 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by sheepofblue More inside space and better mileage. I have heard conflicting reports on the stability.  | The better mileage is a myth too.... |
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01-19-2005, 10:48 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Well in that case I know a few shops "north" of ATL that may be of intrest |
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01-19-2005, 10:53 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? There is a big one in the Boro, plus a few others on the outskirts of Nashville... Ill see what I can scurry up...
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01-19-2005, 11:05 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by ConqSoft The better mileage is a myth too.... | Actually from work I have some interesting ideas on mileage that might be fun to play with. First though trailer and bike
PS the mileage t=difference I heard was small (0.5MPG)
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01-20-2005, 12:59 AM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by ConqSoft The better mileage is a myth too.... | For instance one thing that would be interesting is take the bubble they want to put on the front and put it on the bottom of the back door (low so it does not interfere with the ramp)
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01-20-2005, 1:56 AM
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#14 | | ...no tour for you!
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| Re: Trailer shops? North of Atl... It's not excatly what you're looking for ... but the best deal I know of. FS Trailer
Other than that... There are some trailer manufacturers in Ga., one that we sell to. I'll see what I can find out tomorrow.  |
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01-20-2005, 2:22 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by cbr99xx North of Atl... It's not excatly what you're looking for ... but the best deal I know of. FS Trailer
Other than that... There are some trailer manufacturers in Ga., one that we sell to. I'll see what I can find out tomorrow.  |
thanks for the plug cbr99xx  |
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01-20-2005, 2:40 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by bubba | I grazed that as soon as you posted  It is a nice trailer and price but I have my heart set on twin axle. Other things I could flex for a deal like that 
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01-20-2005, 2:58 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? This is the company that I was talking about, it's a division of Horton Homes. The salesman that handles the Horton Homes account hasn't been through here today... when he shows I'll try to get some more information. http://www.hortonhauler.com/cycle.htm
They are made in Eatonton, Ga. |
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01-20-2005, 3:57 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Quote: |
Originally Posted by Northern RR Well in that case I know a few shops "north" of ATL that may be of intrest | LMAO, wayyyyyyyyyyyyy freekin' north, right?? |
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01-20-2005, 6:02 PM
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| Re: Trailer shops? Ignoring the crazy canucks  However what inventory volume does Ron Ayers have? Further than what I asked for but...?
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