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[George Basinet]

Can you get 2 bikes into a 4 x 8 trailer? George

[LD]

George Basinet asked "Can you get 2 bikes into a 4 x 8 trailer?" Sure, I've stacked them higher than that before! --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, George Basinet wrote:

> > > > Can you get 2 bikes into a 4 x 8 trailer? > > George >

George, That all depends on the size of the bike! I am guessing, you want to trailer 2-KLR's. smile. I know the feeling.... The biggest problem will be, "where do I tie-down?" as the angle will be nearly straight ahead, which is not ideal. Also, with only 4ft to work with, your handle bars will be bumping each other...and an offset device will be ideal for one of the bikes; i.e. a wheel chock mounted in the floor, or a big block that backs one bike up a little bit so the handlebars don't bang each other. WARNING: loading top- heavy bikes in close proximity to each other leaves both bikes subject to ancillary damage, and the 'loading' crew relegated to talking like sailors when they discover they have just become, a "loading and dropping" crew. Damage report to follow, as seen in many an ebay ad, "Damage occurred while loading the bike" and very likely, on it first ride in the trailer. I often carry 4 motorcycles on a 5X8; a KLX300 (about the same dimensions as a KLR650) , 2-XR 100's and an XR70. Three pointed forward, one pointed aft. I think I have ~48 tie down points welded to the trailer...and sometimes they never seem to be in the right place. I will also say, it took several attempts at this loading drill to get it all done in less than 20 minutes. The things you learn to do while operating on limited capital.... I can carry a KLR650 and a KLX300 easily, pointed forward, and one little bike pointed aft. I use old blankets, padding to protect the plastic, etc. I will tell you that the two 'big bikes' will be slightly canted 'outboard' so as to not bang into each other. But to answer your question more vaguely, using a 4x8 as a one-time deal for two KLR's, you can make it work but not easily. If you are considering buying a 4x8 trailer (enclosed?) you will want to have staggered wheel chocks and tie down points, or it will make you nuts every time you want to load more than one motorcycle. FREEBIE: 3/8-inch log chain links (make sure they will fit your tie down application; ie will the hook go into the chain link!) make an excellent tie down point when used on a steel trailer. Buy the chain at a tractor supply, or quality hardware store. A complete link welded to your trailer makes a permanent tie down point. Measure the chain, and cut every other link with a bolt cutter to obtain a complete link. NOTE: If you cut the links so that the link is 'broken' at the 1/3 point, you will have plenty of link (2/3 remaining) to use it as well. HTH, revmaaatin.

[Jacobus De Bruyn]

I removed the stock windshield, as Tumu says, no prob. less wind in the nose, perhaps the chesthairs are flipping in the wind a bit more. I am happy with my new walls around my property, dogs stay in, as the neighbors are scared of them, and I don t have to worry about someone stealing my tools, or bikes. The wife they can take, as long as they treat her well. She is even more expensive to maintain than the KLR. A knight is never a prisoner in his castle, ahum. Couple of days ago I dropped my ybr125 in town, I was standing there legs apart, with this little thing laying between my legs. The front drum brake locked up the wheel on the wet asphalt at low speed, embarassing spectacle. I slacked up the brake cable a bit. Imagine this happing with your KLR, you would need pretty long legs. Got to go, I am fully occupied listening to Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden and Billy Holiday. Ride safe. Jacostarica. ____________________________________________________________________________________ No Cost - Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now. Sweet deal for Yahoo! users and friends. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text1.com