We trailered the bike to the Cape, about 6 congested hours on I95 through New Jersey, Conneticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Awesome scenic riding on the Cape, happy wife too! I used my Wheel Dock and some straps, EZ Peezy.
We trailered the bike to the Cape, about 6 congested hours on I95 through New Jersey, Conneticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Awesome scenic riding on the Cape, happy wife too! I used my Wheel Dock and some straps, EZ Peezy.
Todd,
I have a U-haul trailer reserved for Thursday. I was/am concerned about that front wheel chock on the u-haul trailer itself, will the front tire and fender fit without it hitting? I noticed you have your own wheel chock, how did you mount that to the trailer? Thanks
The wheel dock is held in place by the forward pull of the front straps, it can't go anywhere. There isn't much clearance between the bags and side of the trailer. I am not sure I could put the motorcycle on the side stand! The wheel dock worked perfectly.
I've trailered my Vintage 4 times with a U-Haul. Worked perfectly. I particularly like the low center of gravity and low load-ramp.
The first time I didn't have a Wheel-Dock and only used the trailer's built in "chock" - if you can call it that. It worked but required a lot of tie downs for me to feel comfortable with it.
The other times I used my WheelDock, set up, as suggested by manufacturer, with a 2x4 sheet of plywood for a base. Excellent! The last time, I added a second 2x4 sheet of clipped on plywood for an overall 8' platform. This I did because of the ribbed floor of the trailer. I simply remove the setup from trailer to garage. No fuss. Pic below of the WheelDock with 2x4 base.
We trailered the bike to the Cape, about 6 congested hours on I95 through New Jersey, Conneticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Awesome scenic riding on the Cape, happy wife too! I used my Wheel Dock and some straps, EZ Peezy.
I was wondering how long it would take before someone added a really useful and helpful comment to my post. I intended to show others how the U-haul motorcycle trailer could be used to tow the huge Roadmaster. Thanks TOP, you should be proud of yourself for adding to the forum with such a useful comment. I did ride to the Cape and back as reported in another post, ALONE.
When traveling long distances, on boring flat interstates with my wife, sometimes we prefer to trailer. Sorry if this is an anathema to you. If you would like to discuss this further, I will let my wife talk with you directly!
To each their own. However, glad to hear about the u-haul trailer being able to accommodate a RM. In the future might want to try riding back roads. By-the-by, I'm a biker, not a motorcyclist. Ride safe and be proud of yourself...
I've trailered my Vintage 4 times with a U-Haul. Worked perfectly. I particularly like the low center of gravity and low load-ramp.
The first time I didn't have a Wheel-Dock and only used the trailer's built in "chock" - if you can call it that. It worked but required a lot of tie downs for me to feel comfortable with it.
The other times I used my WheelDock, set up, as suggested by manufacturer, with a 2x4 sheet of plywood for a base. Excellent! The last time, I added a second 2x4 sheet of clipped on plywood for an overall 8' platform. This I did because of the ribbed floor of the trailer. I simply remove the setup from trailer to garage. No fuss. Pic below of the WheelDock with 2x4 base.
Hey todd, you were up in my old neck of the woods. I do miss the traffic heading to the cape. lmfao
Other day was a poster asking about trailering his bike, his own trailer was to small. hope he see's this post.
Did u guys enjoy the "Chowdah". lol
Uhaul motorcycle trailers are fantastic I have used them many times and covered thousands of miles with them. I had a utility trailer but the Uhaul trailer had a much lower floor, excellent ramp, better strap points, ran smoother on the highway, and didn’t take up useful space on my property the rest of the year. BTW the Uhaul dealer I use has awesome service. Only short fall is no spare tire is included but I hope they have good roadside.
The only downside I can think of is that the UHaul trailer is really heavy!
If we were trailering a lot, I would buy a lightweight aluminum trailer.
We just finished a 5 day trip (w/o trailer!) to the New York Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, and back.
Visited Corning Museum of Glass, Warbird Museum, Hammondsport Wine Country, etc.
Great back roads, no rain, perfect weather! AND my wife packed lightly enough to get all it in the top and side cases!!!
dammit ya getting me hungry an its not even 8 am. b4 i moved went to shaws (grocery store) bought a 8lb cost me like $60. worth every dollar. had to crack the ***** open with a 10lb hammer.
Hey folks just became the joyful owner of a '17 just like the OP's. Ordered the wheel dock, wondering where you get those finish protectors for the straps?
Grew up in the finger lakes area, absolutely gorgeous! 😊
The wools lamb (synthetic) protectors on the straps were the original ones from the crating that Indian had used in shipping. I was there at the dealership and asked for them they are usually tossed in the trash.
@toddhollander …
Looks like you did a great job strapping her down. I’ve only trailed my Ducati, not my Indian. They say (them who are they) that is better for the bikes suspension not to be compressed. What you did looks perfect. The sandbag is a good idea too. I haven’t used that trailer. Do you think someone could push the front wheel in the U-Haul cutout (fender clearance?) strap her down as you did and be good?
From experience you shouldn’t use the crash bars - they aren’t that strong (fractured mine tying it down like you did). You should use the rear passenger foot rest mounts and I tie the front axle down as pictured below. Just my 2 cents
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