Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: pantablo on March 27, 2005, 12:21:06 AM
Post by: pantablo on March 27, 2005, 12:21:06 AM
(http://www.sportbikers.net/gallery/files/4/6/0/0014.JPG)
on my way back from trackday two days ago.
here I am. same corner as my avatar.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/track3.jpg)
on my way back from trackday two days ago.
here I am. same corner as my avatar.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/pantablo/track3.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: poormanracing on March 27, 2005, 12:31:24 AM
Post by: poormanracing on March 27, 2005, 12:31:24 AM
cool...i've seen some pix of volvos in europe haul small tralier house...where did u connect the trailer to your car?
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: davipu on March 27, 2005, 12:50:46 AM
Post by: davipu on March 27, 2005, 12:50:46 AM
u haul will put a hitch on just about anything
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Dom on March 27, 2005, 02:44:43 AM
Post by: Dom on March 27, 2005, 02:44:43 AM
The way I heard it most cars can pull at least a Class A trailer, which is to 1500lbs. I pull a trailer with two bikes in my girlfriend's Toyota Corolla wagon with no problems whatsoever.
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Mk1inCali on March 27, 2005, 02:52:30 AM
Post by: Mk1inCali on March 27, 2005, 02:52:30 AM
I saw a V6 Mustang pulling a friggin 20-some foot schloop today prior to "The Crash."
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Jasco on March 27, 2005, 06:54:37 AM
Post by: Jasco on March 27, 2005, 06:54:37 AM
Small trailers are no problem for most cars. Once you get over about 1500 lbs the trailer is going to start pushing the car around. I think the wheelbase is the biggest problem. MY V8 Grand cherokee is rated for 6000 lbs?, but I don't feel comfortable towing anything over about 4000 lbs, because it starts to pust the jeep around (even with trailer brakes). A longer wheelbase (read truck) makes towing situations a lot more pleasent.
One bike on a small trailer should be no problem for most vehicles (except maybe something as small as a mini cooper).
One bike on a small trailer should be no problem for most vehicles (except maybe something as small as a mini cooper).
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Jasco on March 27, 2005, 06:58:01 AM
Post by: Jasco on March 27, 2005, 06:58:01 AM
Be carefull towing
http://www.big-boys.com/articles/toomuchweight.html
http://www.big-boys.com/articles/toomuchweight.html
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: gsJack on March 27, 2005, 07:06:55 AM
Post by: gsJack on March 27, 2005, 07:06:55 AM
That RR looks like a Harley on that trailer. :lol:
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Travis R on March 27, 2005, 12:36:48 PM
Post by: Travis R on March 27, 2005, 12:36:48 PM
How about two bikes? :)
That back is squated (is that a word?) down because the rear hatch is full of parts.
The WRX has a 2000lbs towing capacity. This is probably in the 1000 lbs range, and it worked great.
Yes I need to paint the trailer. ;)
(http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM5NDkyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
That back is squated (is that a word?) down because the rear hatch is full of parts.
The WRX has a 2000lbs towing capacity. This is probably in the 1000 lbs range, and it worked great.
Yes I need to paint the trailer. ;)
(http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wODM5NDkyNnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: pantablo on March 27, 2005, 04:08:50 PM
Post by: pantablo on March 27, 2005, 04:08:50 PM
To answer the various questions...
Yes, I installed a hitch onto the Acura. I bought it at www.Hitchmart.com for $140 and installed it myself (bolt in, no drilling necessary) in 15 minutes. You can download the install instructions for your car to see if it requires drilling.
they sell www.Hiddenhitch.com brand hitches.
They also sell the wiring kits made special to your car. My acura has a plug already in the wiring harness, accessed through a panel in the rear hatch, that the kit plugs right into. peice of cake.
I also bought a hitch ball through them. Total for everything was about $175 (free shipping).
UHaul would be happy to install a hitch and wiring kit for about $300.
All passenger cars are rated to tow with a Class I hitch. thats 2000lb capacity. Your car's owner's manual has info on towing that is specific to your car.
trailer is a www.harborfreight.com 4'x8' trailer that can be purchased for $250 or less. You have to add the plywood floor and buy a ramp though.
Yes, I installed a hitch onto the Acura. I bought it at www.Hitchmart.com for $140 and installed it myself (bolt in, no drilling necessary) in 15 minutes. You can download the install instructions for your car to see if it requires drilling.
they sell www.Hiddenhitch.com brand hitches.
They also sell the wiring kits made special to your car. My acura has a plug already in the wiring harness, accessed through a panel in the rear hatch, that the kit plugs right into. peice of cake.
I also bought a hitch ball through them. Total for everything was about $175 (free shipping).
UHaul would be happy to install a hitch and wiring kit for about $300.
All passenger cars are rated to tow with a Class I hitch. thats 2000lb capacity. Your car's owner's manual has info on towing that is specific to your car.
trailer is a www.harborfreight.com 4'x8' trailer that can be purchased for $250 or less. You have to add the plywood floor and buy a ramp though.
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: manofthefield on March 27, 2005, 09:18:32 PM
Post by: manofthefield on March 27, 2005, 09:18:32 PM
Quote from: pantabloYes, I installed a hitch onto the Acura. I bought it at www.Hitchmart.com for $140 and installed it myself (bolt in, no drilling necessary) in 15 minutes. You can download the install instructions for your car to see if it requires drilling.That's where I bought the hitch reciever for my old Subaru Legacy I believe. I ended up towing bikes a bunch of times with that car, usually with a uhaul bike trailer. I also towed around a 16' sailboat a lot
they sell www.Hiddenhitch.com brand hitches.
They also sell the wiring kits made special to your car. My acura has a plug already in the wiring harness, accessed through a panel in the rear hatch, that the kit plugs right into. peice of cake.
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 12:01:24 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 12:01:24 PM
Yea a small car can tow a bike... But who needs a trailer? :lol:
(http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/000/325/552_Motorcycle%20Trailer.jpg)
:lol: hahahaha :lol:
(http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images/000/325/552_Motorcycle%20Trailer.jpg)
:lol: hahahaha :lol:
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: etam on May 13, 2005, 01:10:47 PM
Post by: etam on May 13, 2005, 01:10:47 PM
^^^ good find! I wonder how good does it turns!
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Post by: simonyau on May 13, 2005, 02:55:36 PM
Post by: simonyau on May 13, 2005, 02:55:36 PM
Wow.... will the trip counts towards the mileage of the bike?
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: RedShift on May 13, 2005, 03:16:35 PM
Post by: RedShift on May 13, 2005, 03:16:35 PM
There's a problem with this thread -- no GS500's on trailers. So, here's my rig: :thumb:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/redshift/BikeOnTrailer.jpg)
Pablo, looks like you guessed correctly. Expect your rig weighs less than 800 pounds and is low drag. Anything short of a Toyota Echo-sized car should be able to pull what you've got.
Roy...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/redshift/BikeOnTrailer.jpg)
Pablo, looks like you guessed correctly. Expect your rig weighs less than 800 pounds and is low drag. Anything short of a Toyota Echo-sized car should be able to pull what you've got.
Roy...
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: werase643 on May 13, 2005, 05:19:15 PM
Post by: werase643 on May 13, 2005, 05:19:15 PM
Quote from: BluebellylintYea a small car can tow a bike... But who needs a trailer? :lol:
:lol: hahahaha :lol:
i see Srinath is bringing home a new GEM!!!!! :mrgreen:
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: john on May 13, 2005, 05:21:17 PM
Post by: john on May 13, 2005, 05:21:17 PM
I'm embarassed to admit I towed 2 sport bikes on a trailer with a Neon. Know what? It had no trouble as really it was only about 1500 pounds in total :thumb:
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: werase643 on May 13, 2005, 05:36:34 PM
Post by: werase643 on May 13, 2005, 05:36:34 PM
i was talking to an OLD flat track racer from the 60's.
he used to pull the chain on the H-D and stick the front wheel in the trunk of a 64 fairlane( i think it was... :dunno: )
the car died on the way home from the races
he put the chain back on the bike
had his buddy drive the car
and he used the race bike to ..... push the car
:?
he used to pull the chain on the H-D and stick the front wheel in the trunk of a 64 fairlane( i think it was... :dunno: )
the car died on the way home from the races
he put the chain back on the bike
had his buddy drive the car
and he used the race bike to ..... push the car
:?
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: vfrocket on May 13, 2005, 06:29:42 PM
Post by: vfrocket on May 13, 2005, 06:29:42 PM
(http://www.proeagle.com/pweb/image/gstrailer.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 06:49:25 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 06:49:25 PM
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: JetSwing on May 13, 2005, 06:58:43 PM
Post by: JetSwing on May 13, 2005, 06:58:43 PM
(http://content.collegehumor.com/img/r/redneck_4wheeler.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 07:13:17 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on May 13, 2005, 07:13:17 PM
I bet we could beat this guy off the line.
(http://www.ama-cycle.org/features/2003/images/CTpullingalot.jpg)
(http://www.ama-cycle.org/features/2003/images/CTpullingalot.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: JetSwing on May 13, 2005, 08:04:20 PM
Post by: JetSwing on May 13, 2005, 08:04:20 PM
yes, it's possible!
(http://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/16669.JPG)
(http://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/16669.JPG)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: RedShift on May 14, 2005, 09:20:32 AM
Post by: RedShift on May 14, 2005, 09:20:32 AM
... but a bit hard on the upholstery... :lol:
I'd like to know how he got that bike in there!!! Obviously not a one-person job.
I thing the "front wheel in the Trunk" concept is a good one. Would still want a wheel chock mounted in there to fix the wheel position.
______________________________
Hey, I'm glad to see the number of you that went with the open, flat-bed concept of trailer. I built mine off of an old tent trailer frame and about $300 of hardware. Been thinking the enclosed 5'x8' trailer is more appealing if you're inclined to haul your bike overnight and stay at a motel. (Less temptation from theft if you don't see the bike.) But for the $1500 difference I can't justify it.
Trailering is great :thumb: , especially if you're traveling with a family that doesn't ride but is willing to humor you...
I'd like to know how he got that bike in there!!! Obviously not a one-person job.
I thing the "front wheel in the Trunk" concept is a good one. Would still want a wheel chock mounted in there to fix the wheel position.
______________________________
Hey, I'm glad to see the number of you that went with the open, flat-bed concept of trailer. I built mine off of an old tent trailer frame and about $300 of hardware. Been thinking the enclosed 5'x8' trailer is more appealing if you're inclined to haul your bike overnight and stay at a motel. (Less temptation from theft if you don't see the bike.) But for the $1500 difference I can't justify it.
Trailering is great :thumb: , especially if you're traveling with a family that doesn't ride but is willing to humor you...
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: TheGoodGuy on May 15, 2005, 07:56:26 PM
Post by: TheGoodGuy on May 15, 2005, 07:56:26 PM
My 2000 focus with a Uhaul trailer.. total trailer weight is 800lbs, with bike it was 1300 (450lb+ Yamaha FZR or my 400+ GS500)
I bet pablo's car has more HP than my focus. I got 110hp and 125ft/lb of torque.
(http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac53708/focus-towing.jpg)
I bet pablo's car has more HP than my focus. I got 110hp and 125ft/lb of torque.
(http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac53708/focus-towing.jpg)
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Altruism111 on May 16, 2005, 09:51:08 AM
Post by: Altruism111 on May 16, 2005, 09:51:08 AM
So then this subject it settled it can be done. :cheers:
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: JetSwing on May 16, 2005, 09:56:00 AM
Post by: JetSwing on May 16, 2005, 09:56:00 AM
Quote from: Altruism111So then this subject it settled it can be done. :cheers:nah...we need more proof! more! more!! more!!! :?
Title: it is possible to tow bike with small car.
Post by: Altruism111 on May 16, 2005, 09:59:51 AM
Post by: Altruism111 on May 16, 2005, 09:59:51 AM
Quote from: JetSwingQuote from: Altruism111So then this subject it settled it can be done. :cheers:nah...we need more proof! more! more!! more!!! :?
No lets focus are energy on something else....say GS TWINS by chance? :o :cheers: