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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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I am looking to TOW my Motorcycle with me and need some help on how much/if i can tow it.
Where to get a trailer.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 05:49 AM
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The Draw-Tite is rated @ 220 tongue 2000 load as I recall. Try to keep the tongue wt low.

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This would be a good trailer for you... it tilts so you can drive the bike right on up it and then strap it down. I am going to pick one up myself.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...=31160&R=31160

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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Not to steal your thread but I too have a small trailer to tow and don't know where to get a hitch. Any ideas?
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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To keep this C5 related, can someone recommend a plain trailer to tow my C5. Something that's not a POS, but nothing enclosed, etc..
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
This would be a good trailer for you... it tilts so you can drive the bike right on up it and then strap it down. I am going to pick one up myself.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...=31160&R=31160

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save your money, those wheels are too small and will be unstable.
Get a better one than that
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Originally Posted by BEEN THERE
save your money, those wheels are too small and will be unstable.
Get a better one than that

Here's the bike trailer I use (ms-1). It would be much more stable, but also more $$.

http://www.motorsporttrailers.com/

I've bought a few hitches from hitch-web.com for other vehicles. They have decent prices, and I've had no problems w/ them.

Good luck w/ your purchase!
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Originally Posted by Face
To keep this C5 related, can someone recommend a plain trailer to tow my C5. Something that's not a POS, but nothing enclosed, etc..
http://www.hhtrailer.com/ I have one and it is great get 2 axle brakes. Dealer is in NJ.
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Originally Posted by BanditDude

Here's the bike trailer I use (ms-1). It would be much more stable, but also more $$.

http://www.motorsporttrailers.com/

I've bought a few hitches from hitch-web.com for other vehicles. They have decent prices, and I've had no problems w/ them.

Good luck w/ your purchase!

Same 12" tires I think. I don't see the tire size listed on the MS trailer
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jdgun_0013
I am looking to TOW my Motorcycle with me and need some help on how much/if i can tow it.
Where to get a trailer.

Any help would be appreciated.

My mistake, John. I just looked, and it does also have 12" wheels. :o

Jdgun...given that, I believe that either small trailer might work equally well to tow a motorcycle behind a c5. It comes down to features, weight and which suits your needs best.

Last edited by BanditDude; Feb 27, 2005 at 10:31 AM.
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I think the one for $400 and change will work nicely for what you need to do. Just keep an eye on the tires and be sure to grease the bearings on a regular basis... even more if you go on long trips as those small wheels 20" Outside Diameter spin a little faster then your tow vehicle's do.

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