looks great, couple dumb questions,
Can the hutch be removed and installed say for trips only??
does the hitch impact the lean angle of the bike ??
can the trailer tip say on a twisty way to a destination ??
thanks much!!
sorry, I never came back and answered these...
the hitch I used is a p.i.t.a. to play off and on with, because of the points it mounts to, also, i had to re-manufacture it due to cheesy production of the unit, and poor quality fitup dimensions... I did correct those issues, but it dosn't lend well to remove/reinstall rapidly. There is no compromise in lean angle or handling with it in place, and in fact the presence and hard point mounting actually seams to stiffen the tail section a bit, and removes any propensity of flex that may have been there prior. I don't think this trailer, as it is mounted, could flip, and if it did, the bike without it would have already been off the road.. the trailer adds some traction, and is very predictable, and I rode it in some really twisty technical stuff... just have to remember when you hit the brakes, you have some weight back there pushing you along, so don't hammer the brakes in a corner apex... but then, I never would without a trailer.. common sense.
Does it feel safe for you to tow it at highway speeds (75-85 mph)? And can you please let us know what gas mileage decrease to expect (if any at all)? Thanks!
I've had this rig running in excess of 90mph, (when I say this, I will not
admit highest speed... lets say, it is C14 rated...) and my down and back from Ohio to Johnson City national rally, held mostly 70 mph, and over... I actually had to look back to make sure the rig was still there.. simply flawless tracking.
My mileage dipped significantly...
I dropped from 45mpg,
down to 41 mpg,
actual, thru the mountains and twisties, hauling the rig with at least 150+ lbs inside... as far as tongue weight, even fully loaded it was <or= 20#, pick up the tongue with 2 fingers... no issue.
I truly kick my own arse for not rigging this machine sooner... this rocks. I can say, travelling with my wife, and full COMFORTABLE (i.e. my big Eureka tent, coleman maga air bed/mattress, boom box, cook gear, propane, lamps, food, clothes,guns & ammo, and saddle bags stored IN the trailer) it is a piece of artwork... sweet...pretty much everything we hauled in the truck, short of my Grumman freighter canoe... and hey, if called upon, it'll hold about $500 of beer and ice... yeah campers...