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Old April 22nd, 2014, 09:19 AM   #81
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^^ lots of people have used the HF trailer, the biggest recurring issue is the wheel bearings. Make sure they are repacked with quality lube
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 09:19 AM   #82
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I have a friend that pulls his bikes around on one of the HF trailers. Here is the skinny. You don't have to make it foldable but the extra reinforcement welds go a long way.

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Old April 22nd, 2014, 09:31 AM   #83
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 10:09 AM   #84
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 01:16 PM   #85
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There are some lower seat height dual sports out there that either are short enough for my 29" inseam or have an easy lowering kits that don't mess up the bike.

I want a BMW G650GS, a Suzuki V-Strom 650, or a Suzuki DR200SE.

Though I did sit on the new Triumph Tiger 800 XC that had been lowered and OMG I could reach!
Even 1200GS with the factory fitted low seat fits me, & I've the same inseam as you.
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 01:33 PM   #86
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I'm not worried about the quality, my neighbor has one and it's worked just fine for him. I would just need to do a few things to it to turn it into an idea moto trailer, the downside is that my setup will only allow me to tow one bike at a time.
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 02:01 PM   #87
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 02:08 PM   #88
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They're mostly stolen right off the docks afaik, dirt bikes are easy to steal in general though
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 05:26 PM   #89
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needs a weekend of work & a rattlecan paint job but this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...els-90154.html
I own a similar girly-man folding HF trailer (mine has the 8" dia wheels): it's a '94 model. It's great! It folds up for small-footprint storage and will haul a riding lawnmower or motorcycle or sheets of plywood or sheetrock or lumber or carpeting, and on and on... Buy the HF front wheelchock for really easy hauling of the bike.

Cost of ownership: $20 per year licensing fee (state of Washington).

(Disclaimer: I have never hauled my motorcycle on this trailer, but my next door neighbor used it to do so with good results).
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Old April 22nd, 2014, 11:01 PM   #90
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Old April 23rd, 2014, 10:48 AM   #91
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Old April 23rd, 2014, 10:54 AM   #92
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You missed it. It was playing around the same time as Gravity. Should be available on DVD/BluRay now.

It was good but I think I still like Grand Prix (~1960s) better.
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Old April 23rd, 2014, 11:02 AM   #93
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I'll rent it from redbox or something, when it comes out on dvd/bluray looks like its worth a watch. Nothing f1 related beats ayrton senna videos though, the man was phenomenal in the seat of a car.
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Old April 23rd, 2014, 11:11 AM   #94
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Senna was a good movie also. 20th anniversary of his accident this year.
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I have read a lot of the posts, but not all, so forgive me if this has been said.
I think that people like going fast because it is fun for a lot of different reasons. People don't intentionality go too fast because they wouldn't be going that fast if they realized that it was "too fast." They are having fun and being enthusiastic when things suddenly get out of hand. That's when the panic ensues and that just makes shizz way worse. That's how I feel that crashes happen. It's liking jumping into a pool and then realizing how deep it is. I dunno, my opinion I guess
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Old April 24th, 2014, 07:15 PM   #96
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It's liking jumping into a pool and then realizing how deep it is.
a pool does not have trees and telephone poles and cagers trying to kill you. It does not matter how deep the pool is, if you can swim you will be ok, unless there's piranhas, now we are talking street scene!
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Old April 24th, 2014, 07:17 PM   #97
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Old April 24th, 2014, 07:46 PM   #98
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a pool does not have trees and telephone poles and cagers trying to kill you. It does not matter how deep the pool is, if you can swim you will be ok, unless there's piranhas, now we are talking street scene!
Your post is exactly what I was getting at. You jump in that pool and realize how bad you are in and there is no stopping it. Here comes that telephone pole, better figure out how to swim.
Being prepared would solve this, but why be prepared? Go as fast as possible and hope for the best. Skills are overrated.
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