R3 + shortbed = what the hell are you doing?

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

I love that UHaul motorcycle trailer. Rented one many times. It is a great little trailer. Picked up my Rocket new in Reno and brought her back to Boise with it. Tried to get several center managers to sell me one. They would not budge. So I bought my single axle enclosed trailer for those longer trips because the wife can't ride all day like I can.

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Danvitt said:

Well she's home safe. Thanks all for the reply's and advice. I've spent about 2 hours riding the beast in 45 degree weather. Gonna try riding to work tomorrow @ 30 degrees. I just don't want to put it away..

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Navigator said:

It's an incredibly sturdy trailer I probably built just for U-Haul. I visited several mega trailer lots in the area and found nothing like in galvanized. One dealer had an open trailer, 6ft-10in x 9 foot for a killer end of model year price so bought it. I was primarily for my sidecar rig but I also mounted a Condor chock quick disconnect base for two wheels.

I've had two enclosed trailers, both by Pace and found them to be of marginal quality but "good enough". To me a box trailer with ramp is the way to go but can be very spendy. If I can find one wide enough to accommodate my hack I'll replace the open trailer.

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1olbull said:

Have ya checked out the Aluma MC10?
Recently got one and love it!
VERY One Man convenient!

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elcanaco said:

I have loaded and transported at least 8 different bikes in the back of my short bed pickup over the last 15 years. I have a well made Black Widow 3 piece folding aluminum ramp that I’ve used every time (38” wide). It has the curved upper section and folds up nicely out of the way when not in use. It makes life easier if you back up to a curb or some slightly elevated terrain (sloped driveway) to load or unload. The key in unloading a large bike (e.g.my 925 lb Gold Wing) is start the engine and use the clutch to control your rate of descent. I used this setup to get my Roadster last year. Compared to the Gold Wing and Harley baggers I transported it was easy-peasy.

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elcanaco said:

I have loaded and transported at least 8 different bikes in the back of my short bed pickup over the last 15 years. I have a well made Black Widow 3 piece folding aluminum ramp that I’ve used every time (38” wide). It has the curved upper section and folds up nicely out of the way when not in use. It makes life easier if you back up to a curb or some slightly elevated terrain (sloped driveway) to load or unload. The key in unloading a large bike (e.g.my 925 lb Gold Wing) is start the engine and use the clutch to control your rate of descent. I used this setup to get my Roadster last year. Compared to the Gold Wing and Harley baggers I transported it was easy-peasy.

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