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Motorcycle Trailers

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  • 22-11-2021 7:21pm
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    di11on
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I have friends in Ireland that are having trouble sourcing a motorbike trailer. The reason they are looking for a trailer is partly because one of my friends has health issues and wants to be able to ride intermittently. The reason I mention it is that the trailer solution can't be overly onerous in terms of getting the bike up and down. He will have help from his missus, but is really wondering how tricky this process is. So I guess the question is two-fold.

    1. Where to find motorbike trailers and advice regarding models etc.
    2. Do ppl have practical advice when it comes to actually loading and unloading machines onto/off a trailer.

    Thanks in advance all!



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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,907 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    You can get drop trailers where you just ride/push the bike onto it and then it'll lift the bike up. First result on Google is below, no idea if it's any good but an idea of what to look for.


    https://www.louis.ie/artikel/for-one-motorcycle-trailer-incl-trans-within-germany/10043088?filter_article_number=10043088




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    Sir Galahad
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Sir Galahad


    He should consider buying one of the purpose built trailers that drop to road level for loading and unloading. It'll save his marriage and will be worth good money when he gives up biking. Similar to the one posted above but UK based so tax and duty will be loaded on.


    http://www.cmftrailers.co.uk/easyload-motorcycle-trailer.html



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    di11on
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭di11on


    Thanks guys - both these look very practical. I'm wondering if maybe I need one myself, lol!



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    Sir Galahad
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭Sir Galahad


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118211986#Comment_118211986

    Nobody needs a trailer all the year round. So if your mate can see the logic then buy one between you and enjoy.



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    That UK-made one looks interesting.

    I've been looking at this for a while, and I have access to a friends' trailer.

    But, I always seem to need it last-minute, and have to go & get it. I'd like to be able to put bigger bikes on it, as tbh, loading up a Harley or GoldWing on a thing with ramps is a complete PITA. I just counted back and I think I've had to borrow a trailer or van at least a half-dozen times this year, for one reason or another.

    So, I want a floor-dropping trailer, and one big enough to take at least 2 bikes, and probably 2 big ones.

    Ultimately, it's down to budget. There are a few very nice ones I've taking a shine too - all in the €3k range though :

    Unsinn.de:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WH1mN9NK2c


    Cochet (France):

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUEGEhwLLmI


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjeYOCzpxJ4


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    Franm
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Franm


    I use a Motolug trailer and what's really great about it is that you can take it all apart and transport it in the car. And it stores in a corner of the shed. Just search for the Motolug site in the UK. Lots of videos online as well.

    Some bits are heavy though and ideally you need two people to load them in to the car.



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