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[Digger]

Bought this used Escapade today, '06. First time trailer owner and looking forward to taking a trip with it. Have a cross-country trip planned for end of June, but will have to try something sooner. Any tips from trailer owners for newbies?

[Reddog170]

Nice! I have not pulled a trailer so I have no tips but will follow along with your travels. Shaun

[Kregerdoodle]

Looks really nice!!

[Scooter Bob]

Looks like you need to trade that 08 for an 11 blue one to match the trailer.

 

Heavier on the tongue weight always worked better for me, they say 10%, but I always thought they pulled straighter with closer to 20% on the hitch.

 

And give yourself a little more stopping room all the time.

 

Have fun with it, Scooter Bob

[SilvrT]

Any tips from trailer owners for newbies?

 

Just remember you don't have REVERSE! LOL

[royalstar09]

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27

[Eck]

Dont cut corners to sharp or near the inside because trailer tire will hit curb....ops..

 

Watch when trying to avoid obsticles in the road..you swerve to miss with bike but trailer tire hits object..

 

Learn to ride more in middle of lane at all times, since you basically now have a three wheeled vehicle..

 

As mentioned above, add more distance to your stopping time..a lot more distance to save your brake pads, especially the rear inside pad..

 

Always check your trailer lights to ensure they are working.

 

Check with your insurance company to ensure you, your passenger, bike and trailer are covered. You dont want / need any suprises if something did happen.

 

Ride safely..

[RoadKill]

on more tip: Run air pressure around 15 lbs. Trailer tires will bounce much less. This tip came to me straight from Muffinman and totally improved the way my trailer handled.

Jay

[Scooter Bob]

Just remember you don't have REVERSE! LOL

 

TOO

[felix]

Great trailer pulled one about 60000 miles. Keep an eye on the shocks where the airlines are,,,,,,, specially on a trip The plastic airline moves gets too close to the tire it will rub through the line. Trl tows great , agree with the rest on tounge weight little more is better. if you have a full load use proper tire pressure. When towing remember its back there, give yourself 3-5 xtra car lenghts to stop and slow down a bit on mountaind driving can't take curves like you would without a trl. and unless you have reverse (BACK IN)

[wes0778]

Dont cut corners to sharp or near the inside because trailer tire will hit curb....ops..

 

Watch when trying to avoid obsticles in the road..you swerve to miss with bike but trailer tire hits object..

 

Learn to ride more in middle of lane at all times, since you basically now have a three wheeled vehicle..

 

As mentioned above, add more distance to your stopping time..a lot more distance to save your brake pads, especially the rear inside pad..

 

Always check your trailer lights to ensure they are working.

 

Check with your insurance company to ensure you, your passenger, bike and trailer are covered. You dont want / need any suprises if something did happen.

 

Ride safely..

 

I have very little experience pulling a trailer, but have lots of miles on a Burgman with a Voyager kit. I had to ride it in the "middle" too. SOOOO try to remember that the "middle" is where all the oil residue resides, especially when WET!!! :yikes:

[Digger]

Thanks for all the advice, that's what makes this site great!