Venturerscott Posted March 8, 2017 #1 Posted March 8, 2017 Ok so I'm picking the new lady Friday. I have a couple questions. First, will this big sob fit on a uhaul motorcycle trailer? Second, trailering my other bikes was easy for strap down, 2 on the bars, 2 on the back with easy access to both the bars and/or triple tree, and rear frame. Looking at pictures, where in the heck are you supposed to strap to!? I don't see direct paths to any conventional motorcycle tie down point. Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks:mytruck1:
Venturous Randy Posted March 8, 2017 #2 Posted March 8, 2017 Is this the 87 or are you picking up another bike? You did not tell us how old your lady is. Randy
SilvrT Posted March 8, 2017 #3 Posted March 8, 2017 First, will this big sob fit on a uhaul motorcycle trailer? I've hauled my '06 RSMV on a Uhaul trailer that was a bit larger than an M/C specific Uhaul trailer. It was the 5x9 with ramp trailer. Hauled my '13 Victory CCT on the Uhaul M/C trailer.
snyper316 Posted March 8, 2017 #6 Posted March 8, 2017 the 5x9 utility U-Haul trailer is also made to carry motorcycles, that is what I used for my 83, for the life of me I want to say I used 5 straps.... one across the seat one to the swing arm left side and one to swing arm on right side. The front I got a little creative with, till I was satisfied it wasn't going no where!!! Sorry took no pictures of that adventure it wasn't my proudest moment when I took it to a shop to have someone else work on my bike.... Nothing wrong with it but when you have grown up being taught mechanics and being mechanically inclined it kinda hurts ya pride.... However I wanted someone who knew what they was doing replacing my fork seals.....
snyper316 Posted March 8, 2017 #7 Posted March 8, 2017 the 5x9 utility U-Haul trailer is also made to carry motorcycles, that is what I used for my 83, for the life of me I want to say I used 5 straps.... one across the seat one to the swing arm left side and one to swing arm on right side. The front I got a little creative with, till I was satisfied it wasn't going no where!!! Sorry took no pictures of that adventure it wasn't my proudest moment when I took it to a shop to have someone else work on my bike.... Nothing wrong with it but when you have grown up being taught mechanics and being mechanically inclined it kinda hurts ya pride.... However I wanted someone who knew what they was doing replacing my fork seals..... I am not gonna swear on the swing arm tho I do remember I had it squatting so I knew it wouldn't come loose.....
BlueSky Posted March 8, 2017 #8 Posted March 8, 2017 I hauled my 89 venture home on a 5' x 8' open trailer like Lowes sells. It wasn't long enough. Ended up loading it diagonally to get it to fit with the tailgate/ramp up which had to be up. Then there was so much weight on the right front of the trailer that the bed tilted down on that corner. I was afraid some trailer welds would break but they didn't.
snyper316 Posted March 8, 2017 #9 Posted March 8, 2017 Yeah the bike does hog the trailer I will say that much... Living life one curve after the other. Vroom scooting, thru the countryside.
SilvrT Posted March 8, 2017 #10 Posted March 8, 2017 The ramps on the Uhaul M/C trailer and the 5x9 trailer have a dual setting so you can lock it on an angle backwards. This accommodates the trunk... you should be good to go on either trailer as I had no problem hauling my Victory on the M/C trailer and it's bigger than a 1st gen. .
uncledj Posted March 9, 2017 #11 Posted March 9, 2017 You'll need to fish your strap around the top of the fork, where it connects to the upper brace. (Triple tree?) I use a set of short straps with loops at both ends, to go around the forks, then attach to that with standard tie downs. I'd suggest a good set (Ancra or the like) Rachet straps are good, but just make sure you have a good set. A 8' long trailer will do if you don't have a fold up ramp on the back. With a fold up ramp, the ramp will JUST contact the trunk on a 8' trailer. The tie down situation can be a bit confusing the first time you do it, and seems kind of weird if you're used to connecting at the handlebars, but once you figure it out once, you'll find it's easy to do and works pretty well. Best of luck, and WELCOME ABOARD !!!
BlueSky Posted March 9, 2017 #12 Posted March 9, 2017 Yep, I think I tied mine down around the fork tubes at the brace. I also tied the front wheel to the front of my trailer and also had two straps on the rear.
Venturous Randy Posted March 9, 2017 #13 Posted March 9, 2017 I hauled my 83 several times on my 4X8 trailer and it worked fine, but I may not have had the hitch on it. The way I tied mine down is up under the fairing there are some bars where the hook on a tie down works great. With the side stand down, I snugged the strap on the left side of the bike and then moved to the other side and as I pulled the strap tight, it pulled the bike upright. I then hooked the side straps to the bars that ran around the side bags and to the sides of my trailer. Once this was all snugged down, I used another strap from a front corner to the front tire and wrapped it around the wheel a couple times and then to the other front corner. This kept the front wheel from twisting sideways from any bumping. I have attached some pictures where we brought my grandson's bike to the house and as you can see, it is strapped down very secure. Randy
videoarizona Posted March 9, 2017 #14 Posted March 9, 2017 Yes...will fit. I moved my 89 that way too. I used the larger trailer. I used two straps up front, one to each handle bar pulled forward to top corner of trailer rail. Rear was to the crash bars next to the bags, pulled rearward to the rear corner of trailer. 4 straps worked great. I placed front wheel in my chock. Just to hold the wheel from turning. Chock wasn't bolted down to trailer...just pressed up forward against frame.
bongobobny Posted March 9, 2017 #15 Posted March 9, 2017 I thnk one of the reasons you were asked "Which bike" is because you NEVER tie down the handlebars on a 2nd Generatrion Venture unless you plan on replacing the handlebars, they bend really easy... You will be fine with your 1st Gen! Enjoy the ride!
mraf Posted March 9, 2017 #16 Posted March 9, 2017 I don't know if it is true or not. but I have read on here that when trailoring a motorcycle with a driveshaft that it should be left in neutral, not in gear. It puts undue stress on the drivetrain with the shaking around it gets on the trailer.
SilvrT Posted March 9, 2017 #17 Posted March 9, 2017 I don't know if it is true or not. but I have read on here that when trailoring a motorcycle with a driveshaft that it should be left in neutral, not in gear. It puts undue stress on the drivetrain with the shaking around it gets on the trailer. True or not it would seem to me that if it's tied down properly, there wouldn't be much shaking around, if any, or drive line movement. Securely tied, the bike should pretty much be one with the trailer therefore anything of the bike that might "shake around" would be loose items in the bags or other compartments and the gas & oil. I could be wrong though as I was once before.....
BlueSky Posted March 9, 2017 #18 Posted March 9, 2017 That is what I think also. I tie the front wheel securely to the rail in the front of the trailer so if the bike moved in relation to the trailer it could only happen if the tire flexed. Shouldn't hurt to leave it in neutral though since the bike is tied down tight. I think I will do that in the future just in case.
Venturerscott Posted March 11, 2017 Author #19 Posted March 11, 2017 I'm pleased to announce, she made it the 230 mile trip without incident. now time to start getting her ready for the season.
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