Trailer ??

[cyclekid58]

Trailer

HF trailers come with 8 inch wheels, cheap bearings, no suspension, no box. If you upgrade those things, if possible, you are getting close to an Aluma or mission trailer cost. If you only put in clothes or soft things, an unsprung trailer works fine. To each his/her own. The 622 we have has over 90,000 miles on it, and worth the price. Jmho, Joe

This is what I bought at half the cost and have seen a lot of them on the road. Seems to tow fine and what I am using for Deadwood.

 

[Michael82009]

To the OP - I see people pulling the Harbor Freight trailers behind bikes and cars all the time. I can afford to buy whatever I want but if I were like most people who would only use a trailer like that once or twice I wouldn't waste $3000 for something that's gonna sit in the garage for 300 plus days a year. If I get one it will be one like the ones posted with a spare tire and an eye on the amount of weight and it's intended use. That being said if I you plan on using it a lot I would spring for one of the plus or minus $1000 ones made in the US and with diamond plating.

I couldn't agree more. There is nothing stylish or attract about a uppity with their nose in the air thinking they are better than anyone else because they choose to throw money around. Open air riding is not about social class, it attitude, brotherhood and freedom

 

[Michael82009]

This is what I bought at half the cost and have seen a lot of them on the road. Seems to tow fine and what I am using for Deadwood.

that is what I'm looking at also We are heading to deadwood also. See ya there.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

I bought a used ALuma trailer - LOTS of space, rydes like it isn't there, no issues. I have a Can-Am trailer hitch, but (shudder) i bought a Big Bike Parts harness. Lots of comments on this forum about the evils of going non-Can-Am, and some snobbish comments about the even bigger evils of trying to save $.

I think there are lots of non Can-AM options for many of the farkles we like, and many of them are better and cost less.

 

[pitzerwm]

MY definition between the two is cheap always goes with the cheapest, frugal goes with the middle price range. When I was young, I have very little money, but I learned someplace never go cheap. I'm still frugal and have rarely been disappointed.

I sort of agree with Ann, BUT there better be a lot of difference in "what you look like" between $4K and $1K and there usually isn't $3K worth. That being said, worrying about "keeping up with the Jones", or worrying about what other people think about you, is a waste of time and usually money.

I also agree that if you don't make due, or you can't "go" screw them, go Frugal, never cheap.

Looks to me like you have lots of money Larry. Question: What's the difference between "cheap' and

"frugal"? Never could understand the difference between the two. Maybe you could educate me or

enlighten me. Thanks :joke:

Jack

 

[billybovine]

To the OP - I see people pulling the Harbor Freight trailers behind bikes and cars all the time. I can afford to buy whatever I want but if I were like most people who would only use a trailer like that once or twice I wouldn't waste $3000 for something that's gonna sit in the garage for 300 plus days a year. If I get one it will be one like the ones posted with a spare tire and an eye on the amount of weight and it's intended use. That being said if I you plan on using it a lot I would spring for one of the plus or minus $1000 ones made in the US and with diamond plating.

I would rather pull a Harbour Freight trailer than something covered in diamond plate. Yuck!!!!! :joke:

 

[Bob Denman]

If I was buying a trailer, I'd be looking for these features:
1. 12" wheels Preferably aluminum.
2. Independent twin torsion axle suspension
3. LED lighting
4. A nice, long trailer tongue, to make backing it up less difficult (It's actually NEVER easy! :shocked
5. A trailer tongue stand for the unit
6. A flat bottom, with at least 16 cubic feet of capacity.
7. A rack up on the top of it, for additional places to carry stuff.
8. Color-matching would be nice...

Or am I completely out in Left Field, and it's raining on me? :dontknow:

 

[hdlongrod]

I would rather pull a Harbour Freight trailer than something covered in diamond plate. Yuck!!!!! :joke:

LOL.....

 

[CMA/IBA_rider]

Has anyone used the heavy duty Harbor Frieght trailer behind a Spyder? Could mount a couple car top cargo carriers for a fraction of the price of a RT 622. I like long trips and there just isn't enough cargo provisions.
Thoughts welcome

I have one. It has been all over the United States and two trips to Alaska.

 

[RyderJCF]

Works great

Check out my profile pic! Exactly what I have (painted to match the bike)

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I was trying to be funny, don't get your panties in a twist please! I got my trailer as a leftover in 10 so I didn't pay full price either. I've put over 90,000 miles on it and I'm pretty sure I could sell it for a good price today.
I'll say it one more time, I was kidding!!! How could I be considered snobbish my trailer is black and my Spyder is white, one has black wheels and the other has chrome. :yikes:

 

[OverHillAndDale]

my trailer is black and my Spyder is white, one has black wheels and the other has chrome. :yikes:

Up until you said that we couldn't ridden together, but now that I know the whole dark truth about you it's completely out of the question! I'll bet the leather in your riding gloves doesn't match the leather in your jacket!!! :lecturef_smilie:

 

[KJWEB]

Two different wheels on your trailer Ann will cost you two notches on the coolness ladder.

 

[WA5VHU]

I've seen Spyders towing logsplitters; anything is possible! :thumbup:
Rather than dive into the argument over aesthetics; I'll just say that I've never heard anybody complain about how their 622 or Freedom trailers towed. :firstplace:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?80197-Here-it-is-folks

 

[WA5VHU]

Happy Enough With Mine

I like my HF Tag-Along well enough to not spend ($$$$ how much??? $$$$) on something else. I saved enough money to go to the beach and have a nice time.

When I had a red Spyder it matched real nicely. Bought a newer Spyder and oh well, the trailer is staying red for now.

For the one or two times a year I use it on a trip plus the short shopping trips around town it serves me perfectly. If I was full time ryding my Spyder around the country I might want a matching trailer.

Whatever floats your boat or helps you make up for your insufficient body parts.

 

[jaherbst]

I would rather pull a Harbour Freight trailer than something covered in diamond plate. Yuck!!!!! :joke:

Mmm-mmm. If your going to pull a cheap Harbor Freight Trailer please park out back where the garden

tools are! :joke:

​Jack

 

[WA5VHU]

Mmm-mmm. If your going to pull a cheap Harbor Freight Trailer please park out back where the garden

tools are! :joke:

​Jack

Jack,
Do you have anything constructive to add to this thread?

 

[Bfromla]

I have to agree with you but you will have to agree with Ann also that some "homemade" trailers are rather funky (not all, just a few).

Cruzr Joe

:agree::agree::2thumbs: Some people have the skills & knowledge to keep a home made reasonable & legal for road use. Fyi nice but not a bike trailer

But with the tongue weight restrictions of a spyder it would be ez to exceed & not know it. Bike trailer:

guy said was a HF build "with few additions". & Royal PITA to get registered & legal.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Jack,
Do you have anything constructive to add to this thread?

His Humor, you have to know Jack to appreciate his outlook. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Cruzr Joe

 

[2ndChildhood]

Before and after pictures of the trailer that I build. I now have a RT 662 trailer and like it a lot better.


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