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  • #1

    trailers and such

    I have a 1990 750 Kat, and am planning another road trip, this one for work. I am considering a small cargo trailer, and am interested in some feedback from anyone who has considered pulling a trailer with a Kat or similar type bike..braking issues? stability? proper tongue weight? total trailer (loaded) safe weight?

    I am a fair fabricator, and can easily make a hitch bracket, anyone been this route, or considered this?
    The trailers I am considering are all quite small, one is homemade
    http://www.intergate.com/~brianb/bike/MotorcycleCargoTrailer.htm

    one is a mod
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    http://www.gadgetjq.com/trailer.htm


    Thanks in advance for all the great replies I am sure will follow..
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  • #2
    guy - i dont ride two up then say lets pull a trailier ....please ...are you chained to that thing .. ?

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    • #3
      It shouldn't be too much of a problem. The kat is a big heavy pig, with enough power to pull something small. I wouldn't expect to pull more than a couple hundred pounds max, though.

      On a personal note, I think hooking a trailer behind a kat would be kinda ghey. You'd probably be better suited by getting a top box and some panniers, and loading everything onto the bike. But choose whatever way is best for you. Best of luck.
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      • #4
        Pulling trailer shouldn't be a problem, it's the braking, turning and reversing that are problems.

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        • #5
          You could try this web site.www.blackburns-trikes.com

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          • #6
            I guess this idea got run into the ground ?
            I mean if a Honda Goldwing can do it so can the Kat
            The swingarm bolts may or may not be strong enouph to handle a load?
            I haven't looked at the frame close enough to tell but maybe some sort of extention bars coming from the engine cradle bolts (atleast I think thats what they're called / the bolts beside the foot pegs) extending backwards should hold a good amount of pressure? Maybe even a brace bar coming from the tail section. ??????
            Keep hope alive buddy
            Last edited by katanarider; 07-14-2010, 03:33 AM.
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            • #7
              IF I was going to haul a trailer behind the bike, I'd look to have one made out of aluminum, and I'd go with a single wheel setup with some sort of suspension.
              John,
              '05 GSXR750, '86 FZX700 Fazer, wifes bike '02 R6
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              • #8
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                • #9
                  A bit off topic, but I saw a mini camper that would sleep two. There were 2 harleys sitting next to it at the campground. It was a slick setup. It looked expensive though.

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                  • #10
                    i would trust a side car more ...dont like trailers on the back of a bike myself .

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