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CraigChrist

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posted February 25, 2010 08:38 AM

here's a picture of 68GTS2's trailer

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60ft-------1.42
1/8th------5.97
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LAB3

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posted February 25, 2010 09:27 AM

Nice trailer. Does it have a side door?

Compton

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posted February 25, 2010 10:21 AM

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Compton I just purchased a Storm 7x16 this weekend and am curious about where you are carrying the bikes? My trailer doesn't have d-rings or chocks in it yet. My thinking was to place 1 bike front center,and 2 side by sid centered over my axles for best load distribution.How do you situate yours? I will post up some pics of my new toy soon. Thanks man.

up front i have two condors side by side with E-track flooring. one in the middle and one on each end.

I can fit up to 4 bikes without an issue, as long as two of them are shorter than 66"

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68gts2

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posted February 25, 2010 02:11 PM

Thanks Compton that's just the info I was looking for.I just need to measure my father in laws hog and see how long it is. Got to get it ready for Thunderbeach. Going to take the wife and drive down to Panama to meet her dad and, several friends.It ought to be a blast. Yes Louis it has a 30'' sidedoor too,but no steps yet.
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LAB3

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posted February 25, 2010 02:36 PM

Enjoy. Nice way to go. :-)

eklipse636

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posted February 25, 2010 05:28 PM

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here's a picture of 68GTS2's trailer .

nice looking trailer!! Only regret I have is getting a vnose. I see you have plenty of truck to pull it tho
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68gts2

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posted February 26, 2010 04:25 AM

Thanks Eklipse. The bad part is my jeep is black to match the trailer,but 8 or 9 miles a gallon at 55 all the way to panama would. Just be a killer. The Cummins in the dually gets 16 to 17 with the trailer at 75 to 80 so that's how we will have to roll.
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Bri-mo

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posted March 11, 2010 11:54 PM

My super small, super efficient tow set up. Just got back from Miami, it was awsome. 27mpg going 70-75mph with A/C on in south florida. Next Stop Montreal and Quebec city in July.
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posted March 11, 2010 11:58 PM

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Brian

Bri-mo

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posted March 12, 2010 12:01 AM

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Brian

Bri-mo

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posted March 12, 2010 12:10 AM

200$ for trailer at Menards, I dont think they sell them any more. It also folds up and stores vertical
130$ for tire channel and ramp from Northern Tool and Equipment
80$ larger wheels and tires
additional for plywood and wood to narrow front of channel for front tire.
Rode great all the way to Miami and back
I repacked wheel bearings with grease before I left!
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Brian

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posted March 12, 2010 12:26 AM

My poor bike!
Ya I guess their is something to be said about enclosed trailers. For me though, I just couldn't justify the cost of the trailer, full size truck and a lot of gas money to go anywhere.
I would rather save for more frequent vacations, riding and staying away from work.
Work to live, dont live to work!!!!!!!!!!
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eklipse636

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posted March 12, 2010 03:42 AM

That's abpretty cost efficient set up there! If I traveled long distances I would think about something like that. Enclosed trailers have their advantages, but towing and fuel miledge aren't two of them.
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Bently

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posted March 12, 2010 04:01 AM

We have a 18ft set up with 4 pit bull trailer restarints we use no tie downs at all. will never use straps again after using the pit bulls.

oldkawboy

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posted March 12, 2010 04:56 AM

Hey eklipse636...........

What regret do you have in getting a V-nose over a flat nose?

I've had a 5x8 & 6x10 flat and am getting ready to buy a 7x16 and was leaning toward a V-nose.
Thanks,
Dan

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posted March 12, 2010 06:56 AM

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Bri-mo, I like your chrome accents on the bike. Especially that rear seat cowl.... it sets it off!

CraigChrist

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posted March 12, 2010 07:00 AM

that's the same trailer that they sell at harbor freight. The only thing that I would suggest is upgrading to a bigger tire to give the wheel bearings a break.
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1/8th------5.97
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68gts2

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posted March 12, 2010 07:52 AM

Bri-mo I like the set up,but I would die before putting my bike in the snow and salt.yes I am a picky fugger I admit.
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68gts2

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posted March 12, 2010 08:50 AM

Bently would you post up pics of the pit bulls. I don't think w am happy with the ancra trackstar chocks as I found it had detached 4 times to and from Daytona.
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gilberjj

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posted March 27, 2010 10:24 AM

I just got a new trailer for my bike, I'll throw up some pics later.

Bri-mo

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posted March 01, 2011 09:44 AM

Did some trailer mods. Including 2200lb 4" drop axel and aluminum diamond plate floor also 20ft of led lights. Amber on the sides and red in the back.