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posted October 13, 2010 08:26 PM
Anyone tried towing a zx14 with Corolla ?
I have a 2003 Corolla with a 5 speed .. My open trailer weighs less than 250 pounds and my bike weighs 505 ... Total of 750 pounds , give or take a few pounds ... I will be using a Class 1 hitch.. Gross towing weight: 2,000 lbs, Tongue weight: 200 lbs , the Tongue weight is much less than the 200 pound rating of the hitch ..
Anyone tried this ? I know it's not going to be a rocket pulling my bike but i'm not looking for speed , im looking to save some money on fuel .. My truck at 10 MPG is cutting into my track money .. My corolla gets 33 in town , I know pulling the bike it's going to be less than 33 MPG but it has to be much better than 10 MPG my truck gets ..
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zixxer14
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posted October 13, 2010 09:19 PM
Only problem is that little econobox will end up cosing more in repairs & wear than 10mpg in your truck. I've got a shithole '03 minivan for work with 100k & every time I haul something in a trailer it complains, tries to overheat, shifts weird or blows hoses. I basically quit using it to tow with cause of problems. They just aren't built as work horses like the full size trucks are. But hey maybe yours isn't as big a POS as mine.
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posted October 13, 2010 09:28 PM
well i pulled my 14 with my Scion xb same thing as a corolla 1.5 liter 5 speed to houston and it gets 33-34mph in town and on highway the car ended up getting 21-22 mph all the way but i also had alot more weight than just the bike i had a set of supra wheels and luggage for 6 in the car. but it pulled it good no problems,
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posted October 14, 2010 02:18 AM
Can't really say bout the Corolla but I generally pull 650lbs+ behind my Goldwing not to mention having my fat ass on there. Shouldn't be a problem as long as everything is in good shape.
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posted October 14, 2010 02:59 AM
an auto trans probabaly wouldn't like it , but a standard should be fine.... I used to tow with a honda civic many moons ago
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posted October 14, 2010 03:03 AM
 Edited By: Stu64 on 14 Oct 2010 11:06
A few years back i was using my short wheel base Geo tracker V6 and a 5x8 steel trailer. It was around 100 miles each way to the track,pulled OK,but sure did bounce alot.
Now i use a van,nice having all your stuff inside in case it rains,or to keep thieves away.
Corolla should pull it but give yourself twice the braking distance and more room for pulling out. One of those single place trailers should be light enough.
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posted October 14, 2010 03:09 AM
i used a cavalier to tow with. saves alot of cash.
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posted October 14, 2010 05:23 AM
You'll be fine. Our HHR 2.2L fully loaded pulling a trialer gets 26mpg on the highway. Hell we used to pull a 14' bass boat with a Chevy Luv. Your Yota probably has twice the HP that LUV had. The LUV had a top speed of 75 mph! LOL
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posted October 14, 2010 06:53 AM
i pulled my 5x10 open trailer with 2 bikes zx14 and gixxer1k behind a 2005 chevy colorado with a 4 cylinder engine on a 120 mile trip 1 way.. and to dallas 210miles 1 way with it .. it works but hard on the little feller.. i now got a 7.3l f250..
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smokinZX14
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posted October 14, 2010 09:34 AM
Well i'm going to give it a try .. The worst that could happen is i waste 122.00 bucks on the trail hitch .. 
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posted October 14, 2010 09:56 AM
It will be fine I use to tow mine Busa or 14 on an open trailer with my malibu 2007 and I did alot of miles like that still have the car and it has 58000 miles and no issues.
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posted October 14, 2010 12:40 PM
Years ago early 80's I had a JC Whitney open trailer, and towed a GS1150 and KZ1000 with I believe was a 4 speed I MARK Isuzu , everything was okay . However I really had to plan the stopping distance. You will be fine just plan the stopping distance.
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posted October 14, 2010 01:54 PM
I've been towing my bike all summer with my vw jetta tdi. It only has 100 hp but it has 150 lb ft of torque. It has the dsg (dual clutch automatic) gearbox and doesn't seem to have any problems. It doesn't even downshift for anything but the steepest of hills. Pulls 70 mph at 25-30 mpg all day. I've gotten a best of about 33 mpg while towing, but generally get about 28ish.
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posted October 14, 2010 01:59 PM
It'll handle it Lee, but give extra room for braking...Those little rotors & calipers work hard with the bike & trailer...
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posted October 14, 2010 03:16 PM
Comparing a jetta to a corolla is not the same. I've owned 2 jetta's. The brakes are big for the car. A corollas brakes aren't much to speak about. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of room.
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posted October 14, 2010 03:44 PM
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posted October 14, 2010 03:46 PM
Cow in trailer going to sale barn?
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posted October 14, 2010 03:48 PM
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SLAUGHTER HOUSE !!!! Maybe soap factory or dog food
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posted October 14, 2010 05:52 PM
It'll work just fine Lee. I pulled my brother's and my KZ1000's on an open trailer to Daytona for Bike Week like 10 times with a '80 Nissan 200SX with a 4 banger 5-speed and it done great.
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smokinZX14
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posted October 14, 2010 06:50 PM
I just ordered the hitch and plug and play wiring .. I'll get it installed and give it a shot next week ... I'm sure it will be fine , It maybe a bit slow but it should get the job done ....
I'll add a few extra yards for stopping distance ..
Thanks guys for the info ....
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posted October 14, 2010 10:05 PM
A long time ago, I saw a Chrysler "K" series car pulling a big ass pontoon boat! Wish I had owned a camera back then!
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posted October 15, 2010 01:45 AM
I've towed my ZX14 with my 2008 Honda Civic sedan, it does an ok job, but I prefer using my wife's Subaru Forester XT instead.
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