Topic: Port-a-Chopper (Read 3952 times)

mungam · « **on:** June 29, 2008, 06:45:34 PM »

http://www.portachopper.com/Default.htm
Has anyone ever used this brand or know someone who has?

What are your thoughts.

Thanks
Steve

hogasm · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:25:18 PM »

The single bike carrier looks alot like the bike in a bag trailer.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:28:32 PM »

That's a lot of money for an erector set? It may be a fine piece of equipment. But I'd cringe a bit putting such nice (and expensive) bikes as are common here on something that looks so much like a toy trailer.

Fired00d · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:33:48 PM »

Steve,
What is your intended purpose w/this trailer? I wouldn't want to use it for long distance (any further then it would take to get the bike to shop if it were broke down). Looking at the specs (weight capacity) it should be alright, but not sure I'd feel comfortable w/using it for any distance.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

RedDevil · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2008, 07:36:52 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 29, 2008, 07:33:48 PM

Steve,
What is your intended purpose w/this trailer? I wouldn't want to use it for long distance (any further then it would take to get the bike to shop if it were broke down). Looking at the specs (weight capacity) it should be alright, but not sure I'd feel comfortable w/using it for any distance.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Especially with the standard 9" wheels that it comes with. The upgraded 12" aren't much better, IMO. I would think that thing would bounce all over the place on any kind of a rough road.

hard10 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:15:09 PM »

I passed one similar to this one on I95 last week. It was all over the place. The guy was pulling a nice looking chopper in the middle lane. I couldn't wait to get around him.

BIGDOG · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:45:04 PM »

I would question any product that suggests that your wife or girl friend is going to hall it out of the explorer assemble it AND load and properly tie down the bike. That is obveasly BS at least at every home I know of. $:-\$

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2008, 08:58:25 PM »

I'm with the boys on this for sure. there's NO WAY I'd put my scoot on that. No way. Sounds nice, but just way too skimpy !

mungam · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2008, 10:28:50 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 29, 2008, 07:33:48 PM

Steve,
What is your intended purpose w/this trailer? I wouldn't want to use it for long distance (any further then it would take to get the bike to shop if it were broke down). Looking at the specs (weight capacity) it should be alright, but not sure I'd feel comfortable w/using it for any distance.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Did anyone check out the videos? check out road test.
http://www.portachopper.com/video/index.html then click on the road test.

My thought was to and from dealer for service. About 45 miles each way.

Thanks
Steve

miker · « **Reply #9 on:** June 29, 2008, 10:39:41 PM »

I get the noids without 2 axles...bad.

Too many crummy trailer tires out there...The folks at CHL this June saw what can happen, my trailer was there..

A tire committed Hari Kari and wiped the fender off my trailer.

Fired00d · « **Reply #10 on:** June 29, 2008, 10:40:00 PM »

Quote from: mungam on June 29, 2008, 10:28:50 PM

Did anyone check out the videos? check out road test.
http://www.portachopper.com/video/index.html then click on the road test.

My thought was to and from dealer for service. About 45 miles each way.

Thanks
Steve

Still only if the bike was broken down and I couldn't ride it, and I would be nervous all the way there. Personally just doesn't look sturdy enough for me.

Plus you know you can't believe everything you see on the internet.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

mungam · « **Reply #11 on:** June 29, 2008, 10:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 29, 2008, 10:40:00 PM

Still only if the bike was broken down and I couldn't ride it, and I would be nervous all the way there. Personally just doesn't look sturdy enough for me. Plus you know you can't believe everything you see on the internet.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

True....

Steve

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2008, 08:50:26 PM »

Quote from: miker on June 29, 2008, 10:39:41 PM

I get the noids without 2 axles...bad.
Too many crummy trailer tires out there...The folks at CHL this June saw what can happen, my trailer was there..
A tire committed Hari Kari and wiped the fender off my trailer.

yea, but you would have known about that tire a lot sooner if you only had one axle.... then it wouldn't have done so much damage?

Bubba · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2008, 09:22:21 PM »

So Steve you getting into that whole Harley thing You thinks you have to have a Trailer uh!

They don't break down all the time. You been reading too many of Howie's posts.

I still would be nervous as One NO FENDERS all that road junk coming off the road and slinging against the bike. It just doesn't look sturdy enough for me either. I had a blow out running 70mph and my trailer whip back and forth and finally quit when I was able to slow down. Just glad I invested into a Wheel-Dock and good Ties. Just not much on the little tires carrying a 1000lbs. Just my 2¢.

~bubba~

mungam · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:07:54 PM »

Quote from: Bubba on June 30, 2008, 09:22:21 PM

So Steve you getting into that whole Harley thing You thinks you have to have a Trailer uh! They don't break down all the time. You been reading too many of Howie's posts.

I still would be nervous as One NO FENDERS all that road junk coming off the road and slinging against the bike. It just doesn't look sturdy enough for me either. I had a blow out running 70mph and my trailer whip back and forth and finally quit when I was able to slow down. Just glad I invested into a Wheel-Dock and good Ties. Just not much on the little tires carrying a 1000lbs. Just my 2¢.

~bubba~

Problem is bumming a ride back from dropping of the bike for service and picking it up again.
The dealers are all 30-50 miles away.
My "old" dealer was less than 10 minutes from the house. I had plenty of option for a ride then.

Steve

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #15 on:** July 01, 2008, 12:50:28 AM »

My dealers, 100 miles away, do the pick-up and drop off thing. I didn't even know about it until I asked, and he said, (all sly like), "oh yea! we do that all the time for folks who are out of town. It's just part of the service..."

That saves me from ever having to drop anything off... I jsut have to be home to send it off and get it back...

mungam · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:11:59 AM »

Quote from: Coolbreeze on July 01, 2008, 12:50:28 AM

My dealers, 100 miles away, do the pick-up and drop off thing. I didn't even know about it until I asked, and he said, (all sly like), "oh yea! we do that all the time for folks who are out of town. It's just part of the service..."

That saves me from ever having to drop anything off... I jsut have to be home to send it off and get it back...

That's sweet. I will see if that is an option.

Thanks
Steve

WFP · « **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:21:00 AM »

Any option to use the T/Commuter Rail...I did this from Framingham a few times...

Quote from: mungam on July 01, 2008, 07:11:59 AM

That's sweet. I will see if that is an option.

Thanks
Steve

mungam · « **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:24:17 AM »

Quote from: WFP on July 01, 2008, 07:21:00 AM

Any option to use the T/Commuter Rail...I did this from Framingham a few times...

Worth looking into as well.

Steve

Fired00d · « **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:25:39 AM »

Quote from: mungam on June 30, 2008, 11:07:54 PM

Problem is bumming a ride back from dropping of the bike for service and picking it up again.
The dealers are all 30-50 miles away.
My "old" dealer was less than 10 minutes from the house. I had plenty of option for a ride then.

Steve

Steve,
Maybe you can do like I do. Schedule services, get your bike there when they open, have it serviced that day, and ride it home that evening. Loose one day of work and get to ride back to and from shop.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

mungam · « **Reply #20 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:27:54 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on July 01, 2008, 07:25:39 AM

Steve,
Maybe you can do like I do. Schedule services, get your bike there when they open, have it serviced that day, and ride it home that evening. Loose one day of work and get to ride back to and from shop.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

I have no time left this year. It was all used on CVO events or Family obligations.

Steve

murphy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 01, 2008, 08:35:39 AM »

I have a hard time withy the 65 mph test... I have had many bike trailers over the years, all had suspension (unlike this one) and I always had the bike try to bounce off when I hit a big bump.

This traier is a rigid for argument sake.. too much of a risk to put my CVO on a rigid!

I agree with the other guys... if the dealer wants your business they will help you out, they may even trailer it there for you!

ccr · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2008, 11:35:33 AM »

My bike has been broken down probably more than most, but only had to trailer it anywhere twice. Once - in a box truck that you know about from Nelson to the East Coast. Once, on the most rickety hand made wooden trailer no side anythings and you know, for that trip it worked. Not my first choice, but it was what was available. I'd hope you never need to trailer it anywhere. And you know you don't need to use the dealer, right? What about a good reliable inde in your neighborhood? And we have folks who will pick up bikes and move them to destination for only $75. The couple of times in a life time that you need it, cheaper than owning anything at all. Just my .02 cents.

BIGDOG · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:28:33 PM »

Quote from: mungam on June 30, 2008, 11:07:54 PM

Problem is bumming a ride back from dropping of the bike for service and picking it up again.
The dealers are all 30-50 miles away.
My "old" dealer was less than 10 minutes from the house. I had plenty of option for a ride then.

Steve

The answer is plain young grasshopper you must buy a new home next door to a Harley shop. then you will save the cost of a trailer and all associated costs of transport. Your very welcome IT's WHAT I DO

mungam · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2008, 07:31:24 PM »

Quote from: BIGDOG on July 01, 2008, 07:28:33 PM

The answer is plain young grasshopper you must buy a new home next door to a Harley shop. then you will save the cost of a trailer and all associated costs of transport. Your very welcome IT's WHAT I DO

You're Good....
I don't know why I didn't think of that myself

Steve

WFP · « **Reply #25 on:** July 01, 2008, 08:21:16 PM »

Steve, just rent the U-haul trailer when you need it...

porthole · « **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:25:52 AM »

Quote from: WFP on July 01, 2008, 08:21:16 PM

Steve, just rent the U-haul trailer when you need it...

And before you do that - check the CVO trailer helper lister

BIGDOG · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:08:54 PM »

Quote from: porthole on July 02, 2008, 08:25:52 AM

And before you do that - check the CVO trailer helper lister

But it will cost you a pair of loud lids

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