Quote from: shiznizbiz on November 11, 2008, 11:18:49 PM
Orrrrrrrrrr, just buy an itty bitty trailer......Problem solved.

+1

Yeah, a small trailer sounds like the way to go. Plus, if you got a slightly larger one, you'd have space for another bike. You could also use a tiny trailer to haul all kinds of other interesting things, which could be a lot of fun..

Quote from: shiznizbiz on November 11, 2008, 11:18:49 PM
Orrrrrrrrrr, just buy an itty bitty trailer......Problem solved.

A trailer will not fit in the trunk of a car ... the caddy in the top pic will ...
The bearings will not get oil that is true ... however the thing that kills bearings etc is load and lack of oil, this situation will not load them ... and really think about it ... if this will kill bearings ... the carbs that are pulled behind RV's will be dying on the road every mile of our highways ... and the cars that get towed with the drive wheel on the ground - rear wheel drives mostly ... will not be far behind. Disconnect the chain if you can ... but I'd not worry if you cannot. The oil puddle and stuff spinning and splashing to to the whay the bike has been tilted will be plenty for the bearings to swim in ...
BTW, ball bearings only need soaking in oil or even traces of oil flowing into them ... plain bearings are what need oil pressure ... and the transmission is held in place with ball bearings with no real oil pressure feeding to them ... they are splash lubricated even when riding the bike.
Cool.
Buddha.

http://hhauler.com/ is the place to go!!! the website looks very lame but i used it and know first hand it lagit and it works, and works GREAT. I lived in MI and just moved back down here to FL and only had my suzuki aerio and my gs500 to move everything thing i own except the tv and bed everything else like the entertainment center and compture desk i broke down and fit it all in the aerio. and i got a class 1 hatch on 200lbs max weight. and i bought the handihauler with the smaller receiver and hooked it up just like he says on the website and drove 1,227 miles Mi to Fl on 69, 70, and 75 not the smothest of highways. I started out only driving the min speed and checked it evey 50 miles for the first 200 miles and nothing shifted everything works well, and after that i went 70-75mph from then on. so id recommend this to anyone that doesnt have a truck and needs to transport their bike weither its to move or cause its broke down. When turning the bikes back in leans like when your riding but sinces your front tire is tightly pulled to the hauler and the handel bars are wrenched down too it keeps it straight.

I know this is an old thread, but check it out, totally cheaper solution to the problem!

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/stilldoingitwrong/1004949324

Quote from: fred on December 01, 2008, 04:38:06 PM
I know this is an old thread, but check it out, totally cheaper solution to the problem!

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/stilldoingitwrong/1004949324

thats hilarious.  may try that 

  how great is that!

Quote from: Cusimano on November 15, 2008, 11:43:08 PM
http://hhauler.com/ is the place to go!!!

I'm really interested in it for the short trips (10-30 miles) when I need to take it to a mechanic; however, I've been reading mixed reviews.  Of course, I don't want to do any damage to my GS, so if there is any possibility of long-term damage (e.g., from bearing wear) I will avoid it; however, given the testimonials from people who have used it, they are happy: http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=65554

Anyone with more drivetrain experience have any suggestions or caveats for a "trailer" like this?

Guys ... there is no need for pressure lubrication for the bearings in the transmissions ... the teeth get contact lube, and the lack of load and lack of real combustion making the thing get super hot will all prevent it from getting damage. The tilting and rolling will do plenty of splash lube for anything in there ... but to make it extra safe, unclip the master link on the chain and you're good.
Cool.
Buddha.

word to I love YOU.
splash lube!!

when i did that long trip i took off the chain, but ive used it since then to go 10-20 min drive with the chain on and have had NO problems with anything.

Quote from: The Buddha on November 12, 2008, 10:23:14 AM

Quote from: shiznizbiz on November 11, 2008, 11:18:49 PM
Orrrrrrrrrr, just buy an itty bitty trailer......Problem solved.

A trailer will not fit in the trunk of a car ... the caddy in the top pic will ...

trailer in a bag man, trailer in a bag! dunno how well those'd work though. i dunno anyone who's actually USED one. i'd imagine it'd fit though, depending on whatever other junk you have in your trunk