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Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:19 am**

Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? Dave

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:41 am**

I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > Dave >

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:37 am**

A friend designed his own single wheel trailer and I have been with him at 90 mph and it works fine on his 1200 bandit. Personally I don't like pulling trailers even with a car. Too much to worry about. Tires, bearings, backing etc. I had my Hobie Cat on a trailer shove my Toyota pickup through an intersection once. The KLR doesn't have near enough brakes for pulling one in my opinion. Criswell Sent from my iPad

On Jun 14, 2011, at 1:19 AM, "fw189uhu" wrote: > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > Dave > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:49 am**

A guy drives into my shop the other day on a Goldwing. He is pulling a 4x8 trailer loaded with a Kayak, Mtn. Bike, DR650 and all his camping stuff. He seemed to be having fun. (Isn t that the name of the game?) The Goldwing is a massive machine and can handle pulling a trailer. The KLR isn t so massive and you will be limited to what it will pull. Maybe a sidecar would better suit a KLR than pulling a trailer. Either one will have it s drawbacks. There is lots more information online about a KLR w/sidecar than KLR/trailer. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Jud Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:41 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything.

--- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > Dave > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:18 am**

Fred I knew a guy who used to pull his fishing joghn boat (with motor) with an older Gold Wing. I wouldn't want to. Criswell

On Jun 14, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > A guy drives into my shop the other day on a Goldwing. He is pulling a 4x8 trailer loaded with a Kayak, Mtn. Bike, DR650 and all his camping stuff. He seemed to be having fun. (Isn t that the name of the game?) > > The Goldwing is a massive machine and can handle pulling a trailer. The KLR isn t so massive and you will be limited to what it will pull. Maybe a sidecar would better suit a KLR than pulling a trailer. Either one will have it s drawbacks. There is lots more information online about a KLR w/sidecar than KLR/trailer. > > Good luck and let us know what you decide. > > Fred > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > From: Jud > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:41 AM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? > > I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything. > > --- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > > > Dave > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:50 am**

I always wondered how one of these would work on a KLR ..... Get rid of the street tire and put a 50/50 on it and take it all the way to your favorite secluded fishin' hole !!! http://www.eaglematetrailers.com/gallery.htm Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM

> CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; judjonzz@... > To: moabmc@... > From: roncriswell2@... > Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:17:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? > > Fred I knew a guy who used to pull his fishing joghn boat (with motor) with an older Gold Wing. I wouldn't want to. > > Criswell > On Jun 14, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > A guy drives into my shop the other day on a Goldwing. He is pulling a 4x8 trailer loaded with a Kayak, Mtn. Bike, DR650 and all his camping stuff. He seemed to be having fun. (Isn t that the name of the game?) > > > > The Goldwing is a massive machine and can handle pulling a trailer. The KLR isn t so massive and you will be limited to what it will pull. Maybe a sidecar would better suit a KLR than pulling a trailer. Either one will have it s drawbacks. There is lots more information online about a KLR w/sidecar than KLR/trailer. > > > > Good luck and let us know what you decide. > > > > Fred > > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > From: Jud > > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:41 AM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? > > > > I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything. > > > > --- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > > > > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > > > > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > > > > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > >

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Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:10 am**

WAY BACK in the old days (74?) We (Mom) were pulling the snowmobil trailer with two sleds on it. (sled = snowmobil for yu sunny area folk) Doing about 45 she went off the road just a couple of inchs, The trailer tire caught the 2inch drop edge of the road, and next thing I knew we werecompletely facing the other way, a FULL 180. it WHIPPED US AROUND, (scared the *^&^^&^(*& Enough out of me so I would never forget it.) When on a bike stopping is allllllll lways an issue, hit the breaks wrong just alittle and the back end comes around. So what happens when we HAVE TO swerve quick, to avoid a car etc., the trailer going to play the "SNAP THE WHIP" game???? YES riding is a risk, and Most of us wear gear, (I learned the HARD way in the 80's x3.) for SAFTY, how much risk do we want to ADDDDD?? Travel Safe! Travel Well!

--- On Tue, 6/14/11, Mike Huber wrote: From: Mike Huber Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? To: dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 2:50 PM I always wondered how one of these would work on a KLR ..... Get rid of the street tire and put a 50/50 on it and take it all the way to your favorite secluded fishin' hole !!! http://www.eaglematetrailers.com/gallery.htm Mike Huber Carlsbad, NM > CC: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com; judjonzz@... > To: moabmc@... > From: roncriswell2@... > Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:17:53 -0500 > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? > > Fred I knew a guy who used to pull his fishing joghn boat (with motor) with an older Gold Wing. I wouldn't want to. > > Criswell > On Jun 14, 2011, at 8:49 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > > > A guy drives into my shop the other day on a Goldwing. He is pulling a 4x8 trailer loaded with a Kayak, Mtn. Bike, DR650 and all his camping stuff. He seemed to be having fun. (Isn t that the name of the game?) > > > > The Goldwing is a massive machine and can handle pulling a trailer. The KLR isn t so massive and you will be limited to what it will pull. Maybe a sidecar would better suit a KLR than pulling a trailer. Either one will have it s drawbacks. There is lots more information online about a KLR w/sidecar than KLR/trailer. > > > > Good luck and let us know what you decide. > > > > Fred > > www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > > > > From: Jud > > Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 12:41 AM > > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: KLR Tow-Behind Trailer? > > > > I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything. > > > > --- In mailto:DSN_KLR650%40yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > > > > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > > > > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > > > > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com > Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map > Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:59 am**

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote:

> > I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything. >

Hmmm. Does that only apply to motorcycling, or could that apply to my 'business' as well? revmaaatin. who is moving to the holy city in July.

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 11:09 am**

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hink" wrote:

> > A guy drives into my shop the other day on a Goldwing. He is pulling a 4x8 trailer loaded with a Kayak, Mtn. Bike, DR650 and all his camping stuff. He seemed to be having fun. (Isn t that the name of the game?) > > The Goldwing is a massive machine and can handle pulling a trailer.

Fred- My 5x8 wire bottom trailer is 550#. Add a 550# cycle/stuff. a 40# Kayak a 20# mountain bike 52# of camping gear. hmmmm. Did you happen to notice if 'that guy' had electirc brakes on this trailer? and If he was carrying a signed organ donor card? revmaaatin. who offers no condemnation, just observing

Posted: **Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:38 pm**

The wife and I passed a slew of chrome and hot leather the other day... One of the chrome-plated pirate ships was pulling a trailer that had wood panel siding and a fabric tonneau cover type of thing. So Kirsty says to me, "Is that a HOT TUB?!?!?" I chuckled and said that if it was, it would be the first thing I'd ever seen worth pulling behind a motorcycle. But it would need to have the cover off, and a nice-looking passenger inside (doesn't hurt to look, right, Rev?). da Vermonster

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote: > > I strongly disagree with the concept of towing a trailer behind a motorbike. I have a friend who pulls one behind a Gold Wing and I keep telling him he is hauling too much crap around, but some people, you can't tell 'em anything. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "fw189uhu" wrote: > > > > Can't find much useful on the internet about using the KLR to tow a trailer, and what trailer to use. > > > > I'd like to have about 250 pounds of cargo towed behind my KLR for on-road and limited dirt road riding (probably not off-road cross-country). I read that a single-wheel unit gives the best riding control, but some seem to strongly disagree with this. > > > > I'd like to hear from you if you've towed behind your KLR and how it worked out for you. What kind of trailer do you have (or recommend)? > > > > Dave > > >

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