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bonnienewbie

My dad gave me $2K for my (gulp) 40th birthday to buy a trailer for Bonnie. It would be great for me as I could then take my bike to work sometimes instead of the truck. I'm a surveyor so I have some gear. Here's what I'm thinking:








Any suggestions??

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Zansongs

Get a side car, way cooler, No offence but ya might as well stamp "Yuppie" on your forehead if you're towing a trailer.

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webonnielad

IMHO a side car would be a big mistake... to permenant a fixture.
After all it's only for work right.
Failing that you could use the car and go on a really good riding holiday instead.

Jon (UK)

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webonnielad

Just incase you I didn't make it clear thats use the car for work and go on a really good riding holiday instead.
Ok it was obvious, but there's alway's one smart ass who'll make a stupid comment...lol

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bonnienewbie

I thought about a sidecar, and I've never ridden one so I don't know for sure, but don't they handle funny? No banking, counter-steering? I don't like the sound of it........

oregonthruxton

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Originally Posted by webonnielad IMHO a side car would be a big mistake... to permenant a fixture.

I beg to disagree. I can disconnect my Thruxton mounted sidecar and to be off to ride the twisties in just 15 minutes. I often load the hack with tools, groceries, children, girlfriends, etc...not all at the same time.

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Originally Posted by bonnienewbie I thought about a sidecar, and I've never ridden one so I don't know for sure, but don't they handle funny? No banking, counter-steering? I don't like the sound of it........

Before having the hack attached, I had never ridin with a sidecar. It didn't take long to get used to it. Yes, it does steer differently...opposite of counter-steering. It's a lot of fun in it's own way. Flying wheelies are especially a blast. It definitely attracts a lot of attention.

g

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DrewDesign007

Sidecar + Beagle w/goggles = cool

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oregonthruxton

Sidecar + Rott w/goggles= way cool

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HiVel

Trailers are pretty cool. Back in my Beemer days I had a buddy who towed a little trailer with all his gear in it with no trouble at all. Can't remember the name , but it was very slick and light. Held a lot of gear. He rode a 82 R100RS which had about 60 HP -almost the same as the Triumph. Not hard to fab a hitch and wire it up-Google some sites and we what you find-go light!
Good luck.

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AttackPug

Try a uni-go one wheel trailer