Topic: Which Bushtec ? (Read 9446 times)

GPS HD Dan · « **on:** April 04, 2016, 05:31:20 PM »

Have decided to upgrade my current tow behind to a Bushtec, having trouble deciding between the Roadstar GT or the Turbo + 2 GT. Looking for opinions, will be towed behind 2015 CVO LTD.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2016, 05:34:34 PM »

Same undercarriage. Only differences are volume and appearance. No one else can know how much space you need or which you like the looks of best.

JCZ · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:37:55 PM »

Personal choice thing.

I currently have the Roadstar GT but my first two Bushtecs ruined me on the Turbo+2 simply due to the size. Like anything else....it's never gonna be quite big enough.

RGlideKid · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2016, 06:44:09 PM »

I love my Turbo +2, but it's a more 'modern' or streamlined look than a Roadstar.
Here it is behind my '07 EGUC (top pic), and then behind my RGU now at the bottom.
Sorry...I know the blue is just badazz!

You decide. For reach and ease of getting stuff out, I prefer the Turbo over the Roadstar, and I've used them both. But for looks with your bike...hmmm...that Roadstar would be sweet.
Now go look at some of JCZ's posts for what the Roadstar looks like behind his sweet ride. I think the Roadstar looks nicer with the Batwing, but you may not. Not trying to talk you out of a Turbo, cause I love mine and wouldn't give it up, but there's something about the old school look of the batwing fairing and the Roadstar combination that is tough to beat.

GPS HD Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:31:38 PM »

Thanks RGlide Kid, that's exactly the kind of info I was looking for, more worried about ease of use and space more than look as I like the look of both. Here is a pic of my old ride with and escapade trailer which is currently for sale.

RGlideKid · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2016, 08:40:58 PM »

No prob, Dan.
I'm 6' even and it just seemed easier to get stuff in and out of the Turbo than the Roadstar. Things were easier to find and reach for. Plus the Turbo's got a much larger top door, and I think the it's capacity may be a bit more also.
I happen to love both designs, and certainly the Roadstar has an undeniable look. Either way, since you're considering a Bushtech...you can't go wrong!

dayne66 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2016, 02:30:28 AM »

One factor that will greatly influence my decision when the time to get a trailer comes is: The Turbo 2 will fit 2 sets of golf clubs.

GPS HD Dan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:17:23 PM »

Decided to go with the Turbo + 2, had a line on 2 used trailers (Roadstar and Turbo) both in excellent condition and both a steal on price. Here is a pic of the Turbo that I am picking up tomorrow.

RGlideKid · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:23:15 PM »

Excellent choice! I know you'll be happy with her!

Chains · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:26:15 PM »

You won't be sorry nice trailers. Make sure you lube the chassis components , the heim joint and swivel, check the wheel bearings and get a spare set of them to carry with you just in case. I carry a spare but never used it a spare tube is good to carry if you don't have a spare. Your going to love the trailer. 👍

Chains · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:27:59 PM »

By the way a cooler is a nice addition.

GPS HD Dan · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:58:19 PM »

Yes always carry some extra parts, bearings, tire plug kit, bulbs, electrical wire etc. yes a cooler will be the first addition. The current trailer I've been using for a number of years had a tongue cooler and I couldn't imagine traveling without one. My wife and I have been doing a 2 week bike trip every year for about 15 yrs now and even though she rides her own bike we still travel with a trailer a wouldn't even think of doing it any other way. Here's a pic of us last year on the tail, me on my old bike. (09 CVO Ultra) she is riding a 2014 SG (non CVO)

Chains · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2016, 10:43:55 PM »

Looks like mine

GPS HD Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2016, 10:07:58 PM »

Well it's mine, picked it up today and just as the previous owner (since new) stated the trailer is mint. It's a 2007 and he stated that it's only been used 7 times and I believe that from the condition, paint is excellent, tires like new and everything works as it should. Got everything with it, hitch pin, owners manual, cover and air pump. Best thing is I got it for $1800 CDN, which right now with the exchange the way it is about $1100 US. Can't wait to try it out.

RGlideKid · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:21:17 AM »

Not knowing much about used prices (but they should be fairly high), but I do know the new ones are expensive, so it sounds like you got an incredible deal, Dan. Especially being used so rarely and so well taken care of! Congratulations and now we can hope to see you at some of our events way down south..right?

Chains · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2016, 12:04:54 PM »

Dan that was an awesome deal.

GPS HD Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:06:05 PM »

Maybe, was actually looking at the GTG in September. Have ridden lots in the area and love it. May be though as we already have a 3 week trip,planned to western Canada this summer.

JCZ · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2016, 05:22:15 PM »

Quote from: Dan St.Onge on April 07, 2016, 05:06:05 PM

Maybe, was actually looking at the GTG in September. Have ridden lots in the area and love it. May be though as we already have a 3 week trip,planned to western Canada this summer.

Make sure you make it over to the Island and Victoria in particular! An incredibly beautiful city....The Empress Hotel, Buchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, etc.

When you go on the ferrys the bikes go up front so your the first one off.....open road, just follow the gps.

CVODON · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2016, 09:22:27 PM »

Not a trailer guy, never had one and not really sure why anyone needs one, BUT if I did want one it would be the Entourage. Much sleeker and less "Gold Wingy" than the other ones. IMHO. Someone in our town has one, I have seen him on the road, He has a black RG that is all blacked out with the Entourage trailer with fender skirts. It does make a nice looking rig.
Several years ago I was in a group riding to Atlanta, During a stop a different group pulled in to get fuel, a girl in our group who was not a bike person at all said " Look that guy must have borrowed someones Gold Wing trailer" ( it was the Bushtec with the spoiler), always stuck with me that a Non bike person thought this.

JCZ · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2016, 11:37:09 PM »

Maybe she knew more about motorcycle stuff than you know. Bushtec does make a trailer that matches the gold wing rear end, it's the Quantum GL. Even uses the goldwing tailights. She possibly knew somebody that had the Quantum GL and recognized it.

The Bushtec Roadstar fenders resemble the Harley fenders and it uses the Harley tailights.

Don't know that the Turbo looks like any bike specifically but they do have a lot of room.

While the spoiler is standard on some of the Bushtecs, it is an option that can be ordered on all of them.

Chains · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2016, 08:37:48 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 20, 2016, 11:37:09 PM

Maybe she knew more about motorcycle stuff than you know. Bushtec does make a trailer that matches the gold wing rear end, it's the Quantum GL. Even uses the goldwing tailights. She possibly knew somebody that had the Quantum GL and recognized it.

The Bushtec Roadstar fenders resemble the Harley fenders and it uses the Harley tailights.

Don't know that the Turbo looks like any bike specifically but they do have a lot of room.

While the spoiler is standard on some of the Bushtec's, it is an option that can be ordered on all of them.

I'm with JC on this, she probably had a friend that rode a Wing with a Quantum trailer and the Goldwing tail lights. Were it not for the lights there is no resemblance to a Goldwing. Now when the new Goldwing's came out Bushtec did make a Goldwing specific trailer with the same look as the back of the bike see photo.. As far as the others resembling a Goldwing, I don;t see it.

If I every run across a Entourage at a good price I will snap it up, I love the look of them.

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2016, 12:42:39 PM »

I just bought a new Bushtec Turbo. I have not pulled it yet but I do have the hitch and wiring on the bike. It is plain ole white and I am trying to get a local guy to paint it to match my 14 Limited. Got the cooler, luggage rack and lid organizer with it. And no they are not cheap but I think I got a decent deal on it. I have a total of $3300.00 with hitch and wiring installed on my bike so far with out paint. I guess I will be keeping this bike for a while.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

RGlideKid · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:41:32 PM »

Quote from: DCFIREMANN on April 22, 2016, 12:42:39 PM

I just bought a new Bushtec Turbo. I have not pulled it yet but I do have the hitch and wiring on the bike. It is plain ole white and I am trying to get a local guy to paint it to match my 14 Limited. Got the cooler, luggage rack and lid organizer with it. And no they are not cheap but I think I got a decent deal on it. I have a total of $3300.00 with hitch and wiring installed on my bike so far with out paint. I guess I will be keeping this bike for a while.

Be Safe

THE DAWG

That's a good price, Dawg! Now you can tour in style!

Chains · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2016, 01:49:00 PM »

Good price, I have a 1996 Turbo 2 for sale for $1,800.00 that is green.

DCFIREMANN · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2016, 03:19:18 PM »

Quote from: RGlideKid on April 22, 2016, 01:41:32 PM

That's a good price, Dawg! Now you can tour in style!

I thought I did OK. I am actually taking about 40 days to ride to Alaska and a few other places this summer. That is the main reason I bought it!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Jock · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:01:34 PM »

Quote from: DCFIREMANN on April 22, 2016, 03:19:18 PM

I thought I did OK. I am actually taking about 40 days to ride to Alaska and a few other places this summer. That is the main reason I bought it!!!!

Most Excellent!

Now back to "Which Bushtec?"

JCZ · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2016, 09:45:45 PM »

Something is telling me that you got a new trailer Jock......which Bushtec?

Jock · « **Reply #27 on:** April 23, 2016, 07:27:53 AM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 22, 2016, 09:45:45 PM

Something is telling me that you got a new trailer Jock......which Bushtec?

Had to replace mine...same one...

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