Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? - SV650.org

14-02-11, 04:00 PM

What about one of these?

Ok so these may be common knowledge but I've not seen one before

And probably a daft question but would it be possible to drag one of these without the sidecar outfit or is that what stabilises it? No don't want one but an amusing concept...be good for the dog

Swin · 14-02-11, 04:02 PM

Apparently, it is perfectly possible (and allowed) to tow from a motorcycle, but as you say I think it'd be a bit more stable with a chair perhaps

Luckypants · 14-02-11, 04:03 PM

Mad idea! Can you fit 3 in that? (rider/pillion/chair) I guess you would need to be good friends

As to going without sidecar, shouldn't be a problem. You see plenty of Goldwings with a trailer and they don't seem to have a problem. The tow connection is a standard 50mm ball that allows plenty of roll movement.

14-02-11, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

You see plenty of Goldwings with a trailer and they don't seem to have a problem. The tow connection is a standard 50mm ball that allows plenty of roll movement.

Ah yes but Goldwings are just cars on two wheels, I mean properly normal two-wheelers

dizzyblonde · 14-02-11, 04:31 PM

I recall seeing one at the Dalesman rally in Ayesgarth a few years back....how the hell they got it in and out of the field was beyond me.....the entrance was steeper and stonier than your drive!!

Viney · 14-02-11, 04:33 PM

I asked many years ago abotu a towbar on an SV (Back in the old forum types days) It was a fun wind up

dizzyblonde · 14-02-11, 04:38 PM

......and no Peg won't be getting Chris to engineer a tow bar for the bus!

flymo · 14-02-11, 06:20 PM

sidecars, bloody hate 'em. All the downsides, no leaning in bends and no shelter from the weather. Booooo.

My solution....A Ford Transit with a towbar!

Load the bike and BBQ into the van, hitch up the caravan, then off to the nearest race track. Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

14-02-11, 07:29 PM

Yes you can tow a trailer behind a bike, but I believe the maximum width of the trailer is determined by the maximum width of the bike, so you're OK on outfits and Goldwings. I think that type of trailer is too wide to be used behind the GSX without the sidecar, if what I was told was true.

yorkie_chris · 14-02-11, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Mad idea! Can you fit 3 in that? (rider/pillion/chair) I guess you would need to be good friends

As to going without sidecar, shouldn't be a problem. You see plenty of Goldwings with a trailer and they don't seem to have a problem. The tow connection is a standard 50mm ball that allows plenty of roll movement.

Yeah I believe you can carry a pillion and monkey at same time. Not sure you'd all fit in the trailer though!

Define "plenty" of roll movement. Trailer towing knee down anyone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by flymo

sidecars, bloody hate 'em. All the downsides, no leaning in bends and no shelter from the weather. Booooo.

But how cool would it be to stick some lights on an F1 sidecar outfit for razzing about on?

14-02-11, 04:00 PM	#1
missyburd Guest Posts: n/a	Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? What about one of these? Ok so these may be common knowledge but I've not seen one before And probably a daft question but would it be possible to drag one of these without the sidecar outfit or is that what stabilises it? No don't want one but an amusing concept...be good for the dog

14-02-11, 04:02 PM	#2
Swin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 454	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? Apparently, it is perfectly possible (and allowed) to tow from a motorcycle, but as you say I think it'd be a bit more stable with a chair perhaps

14-02-11, 04:03 PM	#3
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14-02-11, 04:31 PM	#5
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? I recall seeing one at the Dalesman rally in Ayesgarth a few years back....how the hell they got it in and out of the field was beyond me.....the entrance was steeper and stonier than your drive!! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

14-02-11, 04:33 PM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? I asked many years ago abotu a towbar on an SV (Back in the old forum types days) It was a fun wind up

14-02-11, 04:38 PM	#7
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? ......and no Peg won't be getting Chris to engineer a tow bar for the bus! __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

14-02-11, 06:20 PM	#8
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? sidecars, bloody hate 'em. All the downsides, no leaning in bends and no shelter from the weather. Booooo. My solution....A Ford Transit with a towbar! Load the bike and BBQ into the van, hitch up the caravan, then off to the nearest race track. Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about.

14-02-11, 07:29 PM	#9
orose Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Don't like tents, love your caravan but want to ride your bike? Yes you can tow a trailer behind a bike, but I believe the maximum width of the trailer is determined by the maximum width of the bike, so you're OK on outfits and Goldwings. I think that type of trailer is too wide to be used behind the GSX without the sidecar, if what I was told was true.

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