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RoastRider · 12-04-2012, 11:52 AM

I am thinking about driving across the country for New Years and I want to bring my bike with me. Here are the details:

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

2. My Honda Shadow weighs around 500lbs IIRC

3. Are trailers always expensive or are there cheaper alternatives?

I don't need anything fancy, just want to be able to cut loose on two wheels in various locations.

fixjets · 12-04-2012, 12:49 PM

Not that I recommend this, but this Ohio bound snow bird found a way to drag his bike back home from Florida.

dgraves49 · 12-04-2012, 12:55 PM

Harbour freight is probally the cheapest trailer option, about $250.00, Just be sure to clean their grease out and repack with good wheel bearing grease.
I towed my 1100 ACE to Yellowstone and back with no problems with my PT Cruiser.

adlowe · 12-04-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RoastRider

2. My Honda Shadow weighs around 500lbs IIRC

It's listed at 445.3. That's probably dry weight. Add about 35 lbs for fluids plus whatever accessories you've put on and you'll be there. A Civic could handle that with no problem if you get the load distributed properly.

spicoli512 · 12-04-2012, 01:25 PM

How about this as an option?

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

RoastRider · 12-04-2012, 02:01 PM

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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

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.

justinmahn · 12-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Harbor Freight is definitely hit and miss.

Have you considered renting a trailer from Uhaul? More straps, but potentially cheaper, and no dusty rotting trailer to unload in ten years.

rkforrest · 12-04-2012, 08:19 PM

you can Buy a trailer cheaper than renting a Uhaul.Price them

rkforrest · 12-04-2012, 08:28 PM

WTF with the double posts you cant delete

BullockD · 12-04-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RoastRider

I am thinking about driving across the country ....

Forget the trailer ... Ride!!!

12-04-2012, 12:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
fixjets Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa/Plant City, FL Posts: 97	Not that I recommend this, but this Ohio bound snow bird found a way to drag his bike back home from Florida. __________________ Mike's 1999 VT1100C2 ACE Enjoying life in Sunny Florida

12-04-2012, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
dgraves49 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tecumseh, Michigan Posts: 684	Harbour freight is probally the cheapest trailer option, about $250.00, Just be sure to clean their grease out and repack with good wheel bearing grease. I towed my 1100 ACE to Yellowstone and back with no problems with my PT Cruiser. __________________

12-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Harbor Freight is definitely hit and miss. Have you considered renting a trailer from Uhaul? More straps, but potentially cheaper, and no dusty rotting trailer to unload in ten years. __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

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