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Hi the nose weight on the tow bar is no more than 40kg all the weight is on the wheels of the trailer. CheersCan you cope with the weight on back axle?
Sorry haven't towed anything bigger than my Varadero 125 twin.
Hi our MH is 4500kg so we have capacity. We are 2 up on the bike so nice to see what you guys use to get around once on site. CheersI had a HydraTrail easylifter for my Xmax 300. It coped ok, but anything heavier I am not so sure. From memory, the HT had a max weight capacity of 250kg. If I was going to use a scooter/motorcycle with the motorhome again, I would use a lighter machine and a chassis mounted rack. I am fortunate that I have more than enough weight allowance on my gross and rear axle weights.
Nice bike, I have looked at no end over the past 2 weeks I was gunning for the 400 burgman but now I have tried the 650 well if i can carry it on the back no issue then why not, you only get one chance at this life so live the dream But seriously its your guys points of view that im after especially those of you who tow large bikes. CheersPhew a 600lb beast, bought mine after a Total Knee Replacement, it's just one crazy machine.
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Hi what weight is the tiger ? cheersTowed my X max300, Tiger 800 but on a Motolug trailer.
Great to hear. I was just checking this evening if it will fit on the back of our MH. The trailer is tranverse it will overhang 10mm each side but once you lock the steering that should take care of the overhang. I was hoping to find someone on here who has the same bike. CheersTowed my Bergman 400 K3 on a home built bike trailer.....no problem other than one of the four securing straps coming lose on the M62.
Hi after speaking to the inventor this week he did say it would handle 500kg no problem. I will take this up with him on Monday. CheersI had a HydraTrail easylifter for my Xmax 300. It coped ok, but anything heavier I am not so sure. From memory, the HT had a max weight capacity of 250kg. If I was going to use a scooter/motorcycle with the motorhome again, I would use a lighter machine and a chassis mounted rack. I am fortunate that I have more than enough weight allowance on my gross and rear axle weights.
Thats invaluable info what trailer are you now using ? I will take this up with Anthony on Monday. CheersWe bought a HT for our Peugeot Metropolis, thought it was a great invention.
Sadly however, it could not cope with the weight of it (Kerb weight 258kg) as the weight was not evenly spread, heavier front end. It twisted and buckled the tow ball twice, in the end Antony was good enough to give us a full refund after the 2nd time.
We now use a traditional trailer with tailgate I can ride up onto with 2 chocks to secure the trike.
If we get a lighter bike in the future, would revert back to the HT if it were light enough
About 215 kg. But, quite high up so a bit unwieldyHi what weight is the tiger ? cheers
Bought a 2nd hand Bateson trailer, which has worked well so far.Thats invaluable info what trailer are you now using ? I will take this up with Anthony on Monday. Cheers
Hi what trailer did you end up with ? The ht looks great as you dont have to worry about reversing as it follows you. CheersWe bought a HT for our Peugeot Metropolis, thought it was a great invention.
Sadly however, it could not cope with the weight of it (Kerb weight 258kg) as the weight was not evenly spread, heavier front end. It twisted and buckled the tow ball twice, in the end Antony was good enough to give us a full refund after the 2nd time.
We now use a traditional trailer with tailgate I can ride up onto with 2 chocks to secure the trike.
If we get a lighter bike in the future, would revert back to the HT if it were light enough
Sorry only just seen this photo. How do you get on with reversing ? cheersBought a 2nd hand Bateson trailer, which has worked well so far. View attachment 728683
I would think at 600lb the Burgman would be far too heavy to be mounted on the back of a motorhome, it is a big old bike and not the easiest of machines to move around but once underway it's bulk just melts away as most of the weight is below your knees.Nice bike, I have looked at no end over the past 2 weeks I was gunning for the 400 burgman but now I have tried the 650 well if i can carry it on the back no issue then why not, you only get one chance at this life so live the dream But seriously its your guys points of view that im after especially those of you who tow large bikes. Cheers
Slow and steady, practice and it becomes easier - if in doubt, it takes less than a minute to unhook, push the trailer to then move the van.Sorry only just seen this photo. How do you get on with reversing ? cheers
Ditto.Slow and steady, practice and it becomes easier - if in doubt, it takes less than a minute to unhook, push the trailer to then move the van.
I was probably as concerned as you are regarding reversing as the van is larger than the trailer, but honestly, I just take it easy and unhook if I feel I need to.
I've mentioned this before but I will repeat it to save you having to find it. The Hydratrail would lift my MP3 when I had the Frankia with a short overhang. When we bought the Dethleffs with a long overhang it wouldn't. Instead it was trying to lift the back of the motorhome. Anthony wasn't interested in taking it back. There are others (Jaws ) who have also had problems with the Hydratrail twisting the towbar. The other draw back with the Hydratrail is that you can't unhook the trailer from the m/home without taking the bike off first which can be a nuisance if you are having an overnight stop on a pitch which is too short for the rig. Plus if you want an early start you can't load the bike up the night before so that you just hook up and go. You have to start loading and strapping down in the morning.Hi after speaking to the inventor this week he did say it would handle 500kg no problem. I will take this up with him on Monday. Cheers
Unless it has had a complete redesign I would call BS.Hi after speaking to the inventor this week he did say it would handle 500kg no problem. I will take this up with him on Monday. Cheers
We had an accident with that trailer on the back . Some kind person drove into us . It’s a nightmare to get off . Not like a normal trailer just in hook it . We hated the thing . Sometimes the wheels won’t turn when you reverse . Also a grey area with insuranceHi do any of you tow one of these bikes ? I looked at the 400 but the 650 wins hands down. I have bought a easylifter trailer to tow it on the back. Not purchasred one yet but not far off it. TIA
We run a 200 Bergman on a unbraked transverse trailer weight 163kg not had a problem.Hi do any of you tow one of these bikes ? I looked at the 400 but the 650 wins hands down. I have bought a easylifter trailer to tow it on the back. Not purchasred one yet but not far off it. TIA
We have one for sale, a 650 Executive. We used to have a Winnebago and took it with us to get around. Great bike. Down scaled to campervan and 2 Ebikes. Let me know if you'd like details of it.Hi do any of you tow one of these bikes ? I looked at the 400 but the 650 wins hands down. I have bought a easylifter trailer to tow it on the back. Not purchasred one yet but not far off it. TIA