Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  
Pages: [1] 2  All

Author Topic: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide  (Read 6771 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

roadrunner

  • Tennessee Squire
  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 804
  • "I'm gonna see a man about a dog!"

    • CVO1: 2015 FLHRUSE
    • CVO2: 2004 FLHTCSE (Sold)
Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« on: August 06, 2020, 01:25:15 PM »

Hello all,

We are purchasing an Class C motorhome 23ft, with a I5 turbo diesel with 5K tow limit.

Trying to figure out if I should use my existing PJ T1 tilt trailer or replace it with an enclosed trailer.

81" x 16', trailer weights about 1900lbs with a metal deck, I could always purchase a rock shield to mount in front of the bike to protect against objects, or a mud flap option to the trailer hitch.

https://pjtrailers.com/videos/pj-single-axle-hd-tilt-t1-introduction

I dont use the PJ T1 trailer much, but if I purchased a new box trailer it would need to be large (3500 lbs) enough to tow my John Deere 1023e.

Cheers!
« Last Edit: August 06, 2020, 01:36:55 PM by roadrunner »
Logged
2015 FLTRUSE
Clearview GP 12", Fullsac DX, 2.25 power cores with screen and TTS Tune.

OBB

  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5184
  • aka Ohiobellboy
    • OH


    • CVO1: 2011 Slate/Black SERGU** traded
    • CVO2: 2015 Double Blue SERGU
    • CVO3: 2012 SERG Blue
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2020, 09:52:25 PM »

I'm a huge fan of the Aluma MC10 trailer coupled with the Wheeldock system. I bought the mounting bar that turns the wheeldock into a quick release setup and have it permanently (well, It's bolted on and I'll never take it off) on the trailer. My quad sits on the trailer in the summer time and that QR bar is not in the way at all.

https://www.alumaklm.com/recreational/motorcycle/mc10-motorcycle-trailer

https://wheeldock.com/products/wheeldock?variant=26294025411
Logged
PHOTOBUCKET IS HOLDING MY PIX HOSTAGE!!!

tazmun

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1080

    • CVO1: 06 FLHTCUSE (sold)
    • CVO2: 19 FLHXS All Black
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2020, 09:14:18 AM »

I'm a huge fan of the Aluma MC10 trailer coupled with the Wheeldock system. I bought the mounting bar that turns the wheeldock into a quick release setup and have it permanently (well, It's bolted on and I'll never take it off) on the trailer. My quad sits on the trailer in the summer time and that QR bar is not in the way at all.

https://www.alumaklm.com/recreational/motorcycle/mc10-motorcycle-trailer

https://wheeldock.com/products/wheeldock?variant=26294025411

I totally agree!
Logged
The "TAZMUN"

Bungy

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 474
  • Keep your stick on the ice
    • AB


    • CVO1: '08 SEUC annie
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2020, 10:32:00 AM »

While the Aluma open trailers are great (I own a MC 10), if you plan to tow in the winter you will get a lot of salt on the m/c. I towed f/ AB to AZ in a blizzard 3 yrs ago and have been fighting electrical issues ever since. An enclosed trailer is always better if you can handle the weight.
Logged
I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

MIKEYTEE

  • 5k CVO Member
  • ***
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 7256
  • aka. Uncle Mikey! Mikeytee for Burbon Judge and
    • SC


    • CVO1: 1999 ROADGLIDE Ultra SOLD
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2020, 11:13:03 AM »

Solution: Let the wife drive the Motorhome and you ride the bike! TADA!

Mike

 :drink:
Logged
Co-Founder /National Board Member/ Zen Master of CVO Harley Pondering,Hankering, & Moseying Society with all Honors, Rights and Accolades.

Charter Member CVO Harley Critter Gawking Society
Charter Member Husband Saints Society. We have Lucky Wives!
I saw the worlds largest ball of string in Cawker City, Kansas

rayson56

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1831
  • Life's a journey not a destination.
    • WA


    • CVO1: 2018 FLTRXSE Black Earth/Vivid Black (Sold)
    • CVO2: 2011 FLHXSE2 Black Diamond (Traded)
    • CVO3: 2007 FXDSE Red (Sold)
Logged
2010 Dyna Wide Glide
2021 GW Bagger
2018 SERG (Sold)
2011 SESG (Traded)
2007 Dyna Wide Glide CVO (Sold)
2010 Night Rod Special
2007 full custom road king
2006 big dog mastiff
2000 big dog pro 18
1999 big dog pro sport
1991 fxrs full custom
1984 v65 magna

porthole

  • 10K CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10767
  • Welcome to the Machine

    • CVO1: 2005.3217-45 FLHTCSE2
    • Porthole II
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2020, 12:37:31 PM »

I really think if you bought a decent enclosed trailer in the end you would not regret it.

I haven't used it that much for the bike, less then a dozen trips, but when I did it was nice to have. For one thing, the bike was parked in the garage every night.

I use aircraft aluminum track on the floor and Condor chocks, which I stopped bolting down years ago.
« Last Edit: August 07, 2020, 12:39:09 PM by porthole »
Logged
:fireman: Duane  :fireman:


MV 2013

1982 LowRider * 1974 XLCH * 1972 Adnoh
You can't control the weather, only how you deal with it

gpopvet

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 544
  • 74 and still riding hard.
    • PA


    • CVO1: 2021 CVO Trike
    • CVO2: 2022 CVO Road Glide Ultra
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2020, 10:44:52 AM »

Buy an Ironhorse enclosed I love Mine put about 8000 miles on it.
Logged
2021 CVO Trike
2022 CVO Road Glide Ultra

Cooch366

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 25
  • www.CVOHARLEY.com
    • MA

Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2020, 09:38:18 PM »

Buy an Ironhorse enclosed I love Mine put about 8000 miles on it.

+1, me also...
Logged

RoadTrip

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 294
    • TX


    • CVO1: 2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra
    • Twisted Rides
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2020, 07:06:41 PM »

Logged
Some folks seek the comfort of the straight and narrow. Me? I prefer the twisted road.
Twisted Rides Blog
Twisted Rides Videos

VANAMAL

  • 1K CVO Member
  • *
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 1861

    • CVO1: 2012 SESG
    • CVO2: 2005 seeg banana
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2020, 10:20:41 AM »

I have an ultimate trailer. Dont use it much but i can load bike alone in a minute or two. It tows great
https://www.theultimatetrailers.com
Logged

Bungy

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 474
  • Keep your stick on the ice
    • AB


    • CVO1: '08 SEUC annie
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2020, 11:29:01 AM »

Buy an Ironhorse enclosed I love Mine put about 8000 miles on it.

I looked at the Ironhorse before I bought my Aluma, those things are stupid expensive!
Logged
I used to have a handle on life, but it broke.

RoadTrip

  • Senior CVO Member
  • ****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 294
    • TX


    • CVO1: 2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra
    • Twisted Rides
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2020, 09:43:18 AM »

I looked at the Ironhorse before I bought my Aluma, those things are stupid expensive!

Yes, and have excellent resale value and minimal drag on fuel economy, so the total cost of ownership pretty low.
Logged
Some folks seek the comfort of the straight and narrow. Me? I prefer the twisted road.
Twisted Rides Blog
Twisted Rides Videos

roadrunner

  • Tennessee Squire
  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 804
  • "I'm gonna see a man about a dog!"

    • CVO1: 2015 FLHRUSE
    • CVO2: 2004 FLHTCSE (Sold)
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2020, 07:03:49 PM »

Thanks all!

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Logged
2015 FLTRUSE
Clearview GP 12", Fullsac DX, 2.25 power cores with screen and TTS Tune.

Threephase

  • Elite CVO Member
  • *****
  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 602
    • TX


    • CVO1: 2017 CVO Streetglide Starfire/Atomic Red
Re: Trailer suggestions for towing CVO roadglide
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2020, 12:45:22 AM »

I bought a new trailer this year. It is an enclosed Legend brand. 7’x14’  ramp rear door, side rv style door and it is all aluminum. It has a 3’ V nose and is aerodynamic. The trailer weighs 1950 pounds . Less than some flatbeds. During the pandemic they are making bargains. I got mine for 6700 out the door. It pulls great.

Installed a biker bar and now loading takes about 5 minutes to open the ramp, ride it in and lock the door.
Logged
People call me Left. Because I ain’t Right.
Pages: [1] 2  All
 

Page created in 0.158 seconds with 21 queries.