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Re: Will a trials bike fit in the boot?

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Originally Posted by Luckypants (Post 2436894)

I would think that will exceed the capability of the tow bar to support the weight. These tow-bar mounted carriers are all very well for push-bikes but are a little sketchy IMO for heavier items. A tow bar is designed to PULL not LIFT, so may not be happy with a heavy weight on it. Most tow hitches specify a nose weight (downward force on tow ball) of 50-75KGs, so putting a 160KG SV on ther might not be such a great idea...

Seems obvious when you put it like that.

Re: Will a trials bike fit in the boot?

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Originally Posted by larigos (Post 2436526)

Not sure where u are but there is a really good tow bar place in Birmingham on kingstanding road. Don't ask me what it's called now but I could walk down the road and find the number in the morning.

I'm in Scotland

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Originally Posted by barwel1992 (Post 2436543)

only if its over 500kg

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Originally Posted by J (Post 2436882)

Pretty sure thats not the case if you just want to tow a bike trailer. See here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...es/DG_10013073

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Originally Posted by J (Post 2436891)

Something like that. I just looked at this bit:

"Category B vehicles may be coupled with a trailer up to 750kgs MAM"

And thought a bike trailer isn't likely to get over 750kgs, not towing a sports bike anyway. So you should be fine with just cat B.

I hope i'm right otherwise i've been towing my track bike around illegally for 2 years...

I had a read of that but wasn't really sure if I was understanding it right. And wasn't sure how much the trailer would weigh

Re: Will a trials bike fit in the boot?

Daz i would speak to one of the firms that offers the B+E training they should be able to advise.

This is off one of my local firms make more sense than the direct.gov

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Did you know, that if you intend to tow a Trailer or Caravan over 750kgs, and you passed your Category B (Car) driving test on or after 01 January 1997, then you may need to pass a further driving test to obtain the Category B+E (Car and Trailer) entitlement.

Re: Will a trials bike fit in the boot?

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/e...0/caddyfit.jpg
they fit nicely in the VW caddy. 1 way glass, keep all the kit and fuel safe etc