Motorcycle Front Wheel Trailers

[maviczap]

And takes up much less space. If i could justify the cost of a collapsible trailer id buy one, but i can't and i don't have the space for even a single bike trailer, so one of these would be ideal for the occasional track day i do.

Especially as id need one that works with a swan neck towbar, thanks Grinch

[L3nny]

I've looked at these but I'm worried about tyre wear, especially on a track bike where you're running soft rubber. Although at 50 mph with no power through it the wear would be a lot less than when you're riding it.

Buy a spare rear wheel with some normal rubber, seems a bit of overkill maybe but it would work.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Grinch

1. Does it not put strain on the driver chain of the bike as the rear wheel is not running more rather being 'turned'.
2. This drive transfer to the gears and gearbox of the bike adding wear and stress to the system.
3. With the front wheel lifted does this not also mean that the oil inside the bike is not lubricating all the gearbox when its being driven by the forward motion. I know its in neutral but isn't something still 'spinning'?
4. Is this also not extra stress on the head-bearings of the front yokes?

If this has been asked before, please do point me in the right direction as I suspect my search was looking for the wrong keywords.

The drive chain will be fine so long as it is in good nick and well lubed.
Clearly it's still moving and exposed to road crap though, and a scottoiler won't work due to no vacuum.

The gearbox is at the back of the engine anyway, the oil tipping back will help it get lubed by splash effect I would suspect.

Yes extra stress on head bearings, but no more than hard, bumpy braking would stress them.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Grinch

Buy a spare rear wheel with some normal rubber, seems a bit of overkill maybe but it would work.

If you're gonna do that, leave the chain off as well

Cheers dude.