towing capacity....

demp · April 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM

This might come across as a really stupid question and I know I'm going to be told to get a bigger bike (or just a car), but could the 250 pull off something like this?

http://www.mrtp.net/DSCN0332_001.JPG

ckholloway · April 13th, 2010, 10:03 AM

I think it would do it but you would be pulling the guts out of the poor little thing.

Greg_E · April 13th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Wind resistance will be your biggest enemy with something like that. I certainly would ride two up and pull a trailer.

tjkamper · April 13th, 2010, 10:55 AM

Deffinately not ideal. But I think the bike would be able to pull a small trailer. The only problem with a kayak is how much wind it will catch. Just take it really slow.

demp · April 13th, 2010, 11:26 AM

good point, I hadn't considered wind being a problem

bdavison · April 13th, 2010, 12:34 PM

You could also look into getting a collapsable kayak.

sombo · April 13th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Another thing to consider. Where are you gonna hook it up to? Cruisers like that have a really low rear end and can have a small trailer hook attached. The 250, like all other sport bikes, has a really high rear end which would leave you no where but the swing arm to attach a trailer to. Does the 250 have the power to do it? Probably. Does have the ability to do it? Not really cause you don't have anywhere to hook a trailer up to w/o some major mods to the rear end.

Mista Bob · April 13th, 2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

You could also look into getting a CAR.

Fixed.

BlueRaven · April 13th, 2010, 02:16 PM

There was a couple of guys that showed up at Atlanticade with 2 sportsbikes and trailers they made to bring stuff. All i remember is they were from Ontario promoting their creation. Never got a business card as they were busy with potential clients. Here's a cell pic not best quality.

Snake · April 13th, 2010, 02:21 PM

The Ninjette could pull a small trailer but the problem would be stoping.

BlueRaven · April 13th, 2010, 02:24 PM

I really like that little trailer cause they were designed specifically for sportbikes. I was volunteering at this event and didn't really have time to asks questions with all these ppl around. Maybe this year i'll get some information and price.

ckholloway · April 13th, 2010, 03:50 PM

here is a better pic for ya... Fresh off the busa site a couple days ago..

http://www.extremebusa.com/extreme/a...opping-002.jpg

BlueRaven · April 13th, 2010, 03:57 PM

Can't see pic unless you register to the forum

Snake · April 13th, 2010, 04:18 PM

Ditto...
Can you copy and post the pic for us?

ckholloway · April 13th, 2010, 08:14 PM

Ya sorry, let me see what I can do

ckholloway · April 13th, 2010, 08:19 PM

shopping 002.jpg

There ya go..

Snake · April 13th, 2010, 08:35 PM

Very cool setup. That would be great for those that like to camp and can't find a place to strap their gear down.

CRXTrek · April 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM

Sucks you need to put a tag on it .

Should qualify as a trike with it attached.

ckholloway · April 13th, 2010, 08:40 PM

They are a cool setup and have a couple different designs depending on what you want. Here is a link to the web site

http://www.thirdwheeltrailers.com/

Snake · April 13th, 2010, 08:40 PM

The tag can't cost much. Usualy the cost is associated with weight/capacity.

Dano · April 13th, 2010, 08:41 PM

reminds me of the B.O.B trailer for bicycles, light and one wheel.. the attachment to the bike looks sturdy also

Snake · April 13th, 2010, 08:45 PM

Looks like it has break and turn signal lights so you would have to splice a harness into your lights. Nice safety feature, although probably mandatory for a trailer even of that size.

CRXTrek · April 13th, 2010, 08:50 PM

At that price (over 2,000)i think i'd just ship my stuff ahead,UPS.

ithaca00 · April 14th, 2010, 01:54 AM

What does the trailer weigh? Consider that riding with another person adds 100-200# so if this is less than that all loaded up you should be fine.

As others mentioned before, the wind effects are going to be the big issue.

April 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#1
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	towing capacity.... This might come across as a really stupid question and I know I'm going to be told to get a bigger bike (or just a car), but could the 250 pull off something like this? http://www.mrtp.net/DSCN0332_001.JPG

April 13th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#2
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	I think it would do it but you would be pulling the guts out of the poor little thing. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

April 13th, 2010, 10:55 AM	#4
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Deffinately not ideal. But I think the bike would be able to pull a small trailer. The only problem with a kayak is how much wind it will catch. Just take it really slow. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

April 13th, 2010, 02:24 PM	#11
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I really like that little trailer cause they were designed specifically for sportbikes. I was volunteering at this event and didn't really have time to asks questions with all these ppl around. Maybe this year i'll get some information and price. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 13th, 2010, 03:50 PM	#12
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	here is a better pic for ya... Fresh off the busa site a couple days ago.. http://www.extremebusa.com/extreme/a...opping-002.jpg __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

April 13th, 2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Wind resistance will be your biggest enemy with something like that. I certainly would ride two up and pull a trailer.

April 13th, 2010, 11:26 AM	#5
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	good point, I hadn't considered wind being a problem

April 13th, 2010, 12:34 PM	#6
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	You could also look into getting a collapsable kayak.

April 13th, 2010, 01:50 PM	#7
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	Another thing to consider. Where are you gonna hook it up to? Cruisers like that have a really low rear end and can have a small trailer hook attached. The 250, like all other sport bikes, has a really high rear end which would leave you no where but the swing arm to attach a trailer to. Does the 250 have the power to do it? Probably. Does have the ability to do it? Not really cause you don't have anywhere to hook a trailer up to w/o some major mods to the rear end.

April 13th, 2010, 02:21 PM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	The Ninjette could pull a small trailer but the problem would be stoping.

April 13th, 2010, 03:57 PM	#13
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Can't see pic unless you register to the forum __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 13th, 2010, 04:18 PM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Ditto... Can you copy and post the pic for us?

April 13th, 2010, 08:14 PM	#15
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	Ya sorry, let me see what I can do __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

April 13th, 2010, 08:19 PM	#16
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	shopping 002.jpg There ya go.. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

April 13th, 2010, 08:35 PM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Very cool setup. That would be great for those that like to camp and can't find a place to strap their gear down.

April 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#18
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Sucks you need to put a tag on it . Should qualify as a trike with it attached.

April 13th, 2010, 08:40 PM	#19
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	They are a cool setup and have a couple different designs depending on what you want. Here is a link to the web site http://www.thirdwheeltrailers.com/ __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

April 13th, 2010, 08:41 PM	#21
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	reminds me of the B.O.B trailer for bicycles, light and one wheel.. the attachment to the bike looks sturdy also

April 13th, 2010, 08:45 PM	#22
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks like it has break and turn signal lights so you would have to splice a harness into your lights. Nice safety feature, although probably mandatory for a trailer even of that size.

April 13th, 2010, 08:50 PM	#23
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	At that price (over 2,000)i think i'd just ship my stuff ahead,UPS.

April 14th, 2010, 01:54 AM	#24
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	What does the trailer weigh? Consider that riding with another person adds 100-200# so if this is less than that all loaded up you should be fine. As others mentioned before, the wind effects are going to be the big issue.

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