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[Black Diamond]

My son and I put a couple of WheelDock stands on my open trailer.

One is the Model 5 designed for Harley-Davidson bikes that have a MT90 B16 front tire. The distance between the rails is 5 5/8 inch.

The other is the slightly smaller Model 4 designed to fit all aftermarket low-hanging fenders, perfect for Screamin Eagle Road Kings and like scooters with 130/70-18 front tires. The distance between the rails is 5 1/8 inch.

I also have one set of inserts for thinner front tires.

I don't know if this is the right place for this post but hey...
and if you know your travelling my way, drop me a pm for personal info to have on hand if you need help.

Since I did not have any of my bikes on hand, we did some old fashion guessing for now. I need it for tomorrow. Getting my girlfriend's Nightster and a friend's Heritage.

JW

[tompen]

Hey BD.
Just my opinion, and experience. You are a little short on tie downs. That is a real nice wheel chock, but, don't let anyone tell you it is ok to go down the road without strapping her down real good. I don't think the tie downs on the chocks are far enough apart to offer side to side protection. The back end of the bike will also hop around if it is not tied down. Your bagger will be pretty close to the side rail.
Good luck with it and I'm sure one of the mods will help you get on the trailer list.

[Trapperdog]

JW, Looking good! I have to agree with Tompen about adding some more "eye" bolts or "d" ring tie down points. Is that a single axle Big Tex trailer?
Also, make sure the tie down points go through to the metal subframe and think about adding a small piece of rail for the rear tire. That wood can get real slippery and allow the rear to wonder. Watch the bumps when towing, I've bent a couple of axles on that style of trailer. Just my 2 cents but I've done a lot of bike and equiptment trailer hauling. Roger

[Black Diamond]

Hey BD.
Just my opinion, and experience. You are a little short on tie downs. That is a real nice wheel chock, but, don't let anyone tell you it is ok to go down the road without strapping her down real good. I don't think the tie downs on the chocks are far enough apart to offer side to side protection. The back end of the bike will also hop around if it is not tied down. Your bagger will be pretty close to the side rail.
Good luck with it and I'm sure one of the mods will help you get on the trailer list.

JW, Looking good! I have to agree with Tompen about adding some more "eye" bolts or "d" ring tie down points. Is that a single axle Big Tex trailer?
Also, make sure the tie down points go through to the metal subframe and think about adding a small piece of rail for the rear tire. That wood can get real slippery and allow the rear to wonder. Watch the bumps when towing, I've bent a couple of axles on that style of trailer. Just my 2 cents but I've done a lot of bike and equiptment trailer hauling. Roger

Thanks guys. Your right on need to finish this up, I need more tie downs. I have very little hands on in this area. I got the two scooters on and strapped em down anywhere I could. Now that I have a couple of bikes here, I can lay out some ideas on my garage floor.

It's a single axle 2001 Load Trial. Got it used, very reasonable. I will get an enclosed one day. Thanks again.

JW

[tompen]

Yup you are right where I was a few years ago. I don't know what you are towing with but when you get 1500 to 2000 lbs of HDs on there and your trailer weighs a little under 1000 lbs it may push you around pretty good when braking. I traded mine in and picked up a 7x14 v-nose enclosed with a loading ramp, tandem axle and brakes. Works great. We use it for a lot of other things too.

[Talon]

I'd put something on the front of the trailer, maybe plywood to keep sand and stones from the rear tires of the tow vehicle from hitting the bike.

[Trapperdog]

I'd put something on the front of the trailer, maybe plywood to keep sand and stones from the rear tires of the tow vehicle from hitting the bike.

Good idea Talon! It's cheep, easy and lightweight. We added the guard on our Kendon trailer. It's amazing how dirty and chipped up it gets.
JW, you could also bolt down a medium plastic "tool box" on the tri channel tung for helmets etc. We used to do this on our maintenance trailers for parts, etc..

[Black Diamond]

Yup you are right where I was a few years ago. I don't know what you are towing with but when you get 1500 to 2000 lbs of HDs on there and your trailer weighs a little under 1000 lbs it may push you around pretty good when braking. I traded mine in and picked up a 7x14 v-nose enclosed with a loading ramp, tandem axle and brakes. Works great. We use it for a lot of other things too.

It's like most things in life, you learn as you go. Your trailer type is what I probably end up with.

JW

[Black Diamond]

I'd put something on the front of the trailer, maybe plywood to keep sand and stones from the rear tires of the tow vehicle from hitting the bike.

That's a good as well as easy to do idea! Thanks.  JW

[Black Diamond]

Good idea Talon! It's cheep, easy and lightweight. We added the guard on our Kendon trailer. It's amazing how dirty and chipped up it gets.
JW, you could also bolt down a medium plastic "tool box" on the tri channel tung for helmets etc. We used to do this on our maintenance trailers for parts, etc..

I like good ideas! JW