Cheap way to haul a motorcycle?

[dernp]

I rented a U Haul MC trailer and it was something like $12/day. Very light and a Civic would have no problem pulling it.

[ken99287]

This is what I got for $14/day. Its very nice? Has a ramp and wheel chock built in and D-rings at all four corners for straps.

Pulled it with my Pontiac Vibe, which is a 1.8L Corolla drive-train with a wagon body(twin car to Toyota Matrix). A Civic should handle it.

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[Convict1997]

Originally Posted by spicoli512

How about this as an option?

Trailer in A Bag: A 2000lb Capacity Motorcycle Trailer that Fits inside a Duffle Bag. Look! - YouTube

Have you priced those things? Great idea but, damn. Over $1k iirc.

I also have a Harbor Freight trailer. I believe it comes out close to $300 depending on what you use for the floor. Mine folds up and stands in the corner of the garage. Hardley know it's there. Little more expensive than $14 a day but I like having it around when I need it. Plus, I have an Explorer so uhaul won't rent to me.

[rkforrest]

Thats not a bad price per day.Thay wanted 600 bucks for a Car Hauler trailer one way from FL to SC so I paid 1k for my own.I now have 3 trailers for all ocasions.He He

[dernp]

Originally Posted by ken99287

This is what I got for $14/day. Its very nice? Has a ramp and wheel chock built in and D-rings at all four corners for straps.

Pulled it with my Pontiac Vibe, which is a 1.8L Corolla drive-train with a wagon body(twin car to Toyota Matrix). A Civic should handle it.

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That is what I rented as well. I pulled mine with a 400hp Tundra and didn't even know it was behind me which can be dangerous but the trailer was awesome. Even at $14/day, I think you are still way ahead.

[m-power1989]

have you consider this

[kokopellioh]

Originally Posted by RoastRider

I am thinking about driving across the country for New Years ...

1. I drive a Honda Civic (Is this feasible?)

I dunno about you, but I'm 6' 4". Cross country in in Honda Civic isn't feasible.

[MikeB]

I also checked out the Harbour Freight trailer that was mentioned, it seems legit but I would have to manually customize it to be bike ready.

Attach 4 tie-down straps? That isn't too hard. Even I have managed it.

[coreenleann]

Originally Posted by m-power1989

have you consider this

That's awesome!

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[93gc40]

Originally Posted by RoastRider

I'm at work and can't view the video right now but the description sounds awesome.

I also checked out the Harbour Freight trailer that was mentioned, it seems legit but I would have to manually customize it to be bike ready. Also, even though that particular trailer has decent reviews I have often times been disappointed with Harbour Freight quality.

NO MODIFICTION REQUIRED.

I use a Harbor Freight 4x8 tilting trailer for my bike. ZERO modification required. I just pull the pin of the trailer, it drops down, I ride the bike up onto the trailer it tips back flat, put the pin back in attach 2-3 straps to the bike and off I go. I have towed 2 HD's and my Shadow, at same time, on the trailer using wifes Sonata. Yeah that might be over the weight limit of the trailer, IDK, point is it works fine, for a less than $500 trailer.

OK, I did add hooks for the straps, wheel chock/rail/ramp, but they were not required, just easier to work with. I also upgrades from the original 10" wheels to 12" and flipped the axle to raise the tailer , so I could tow it with the Jeep.