Hello, dear friends! The topic of our conversation today will be a motorcycle trailer. Agree that this would be a logical continuation of the study of trailers designed for ATVs and snowmobiles.
I will not voice situations when a trailer for transporting a motorcycle may be useful to you. Some use it literally several times a year, others use similar vehicles for transporting motorcycles with enviable regularity.
The fact is that you need to buy it or get it in some other way, since the motorcycle needs to be transported on something. But if you have a trailer for an ATV, it is quite suitable for two-wheeled motor vehicles. Many people do this.
Although we are talking about specialized vehicles for transporting motorcycles specifically. Right? Let's talk about this.
Transportation methods
Let's assume that you live in Moscow, St. Petersburg or another large or medium-sized city. Although this does not play a special role.
There is a need to deliver or transport motorcycles somewhere, but not under your own power. That is, it needs to be downloaded somewhere and sent.
Here I see several options available.
- Buy your own motorcycle trailer. These are special TKs that hook onto the tow bar of a passenger car and take you wherever you want. You don’t depend on anyone, everything is great. If you buy a used trailer second-hand, then look at how the purchase and sale agreement is drawn up correctly;
- Rent. Renting or renting trailers has its own objective advantages in certain situations. I advise you to consider this option for those who periodically need a trailer, but do not use it all year round. Rent;
- Contact a special service. This could be a cargo carrier or tow truck, for example. Their services cost money, so they are relevant when moving to another city, the need to deliver equipment over a long distance, or in case of sudden malfunctions (a tow truck is relevant);
- Ask a friend. Here it is important to consider the issue of a power of attorney for a trailer. Only your friend may have his own plans for the trailer when you need it. You are directly dependent on him, which cannot be called a good deal.
You see that the option of purchasing your own vehicle looks the most promising. But if you are not going to use it often, then choose alternative solutions.
Types of vehicles for motorcycles
The task remains the same. You need a vehicle for one or two motorcycles. What could it be? Again, let's look at several options.
- Open carriage. This device is designed for transporting various motor vehicles. The downside is that there are no sides. For confident and safe transportation, you will have to use a special fastening and a large number of fastening (rigging) belts;
- The trunk or interior of a car. Believe me, not every passenger car, with the exception of pickups and large SUVs, can accommodate an entire motorcycle inside;
- Homemade trailer. It can be assembled from scratch, or you can take some kind of flatbed trailer as a basis and install a special chute and fastening device on it. I would not consider the option of assembling from scratch, since even a simple drawing is problematic to implement. But you can adapt a regular trunk to a motorcycle one. You will need a motorcycle stand, an insert for mounting straps and other elements. Don’t forget about the loading ramp, because without it it will be difficult to load motorcycles on board the trailer. Additionally, some install a winch;
- Hinged trunk. This is designed on the principle of bicycle racks, that is, it is installed on the roof or tow bar. This option is not suitable for a passenger car. You need at least a powerful large crossover or a full-fledged SUV. Plus, this design has a number of disadvantages (if we are talking about heavy motorcycles and not bicycles);
- Towing. But it is not allowed, although some persistently violate this rule. Don't repeat their mistakes;
- Special trailer. You can take the Raccoon trailer, but this is a very small option. It is better to choose closed models that have an awning. You get a whole house for your motorcycle and its storage, where all the mounts, channels, stops and stands are provided from the factory.
You understand that the last option is ideal for our goal. But it's up to you.
Benefits of cooperation
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Criterias of choice
The range of motorcycles on the market is huge. It could be an old grandfather’s motorcycle with a sidecar, some kind of cross-country professional motorcycle, sports versions, mopeds, etc.
Personally, I can easily remember the following options:
- Ural;
- Dnieper;
- Minsk;
- Honda;
- Kawasaki;
- Suzuki;
- Yamaha;
- Ducati etc.
If you have a motorcycle, be sure to write in the comments which one and how you solve the problem of transporting it if it is impossible to transport it under your own power. In the meantime, look at the photos of beautiful bikes.
If you have 1-3 motorcycles or an old motorcycle that still has a side single-wheel cradle trailer, you will need appropriate trailers to transport them.
There are several criteria that you should pay attention to when choosing. This affects how to transport equipment and how convenient and safe you can transport motorcycles:
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- Weight and load capacity. The criterion shows how much load your motorcycle trailer can handle;
- Internal size. If it is an open carriage, there is no internal space. But side and closed models are limited by the sides and the height of the roof;
- Trailer dimensions. Compact models are aimed at 1 motorcycle, that is, larger vehicles, which can easily accommodate 3 motorcycles, and sometimes more;
- Suspension. The stronger the suspension and more reliable the shock absorbers, the better. Rigid structures can withstand heavy loads, but the smoothness of the ride without load leaves much to be desired;
- Tires. Size is not as important as seasonality. Even on a trailer, winter and summer wheels should be installed in the appropriate seasons;
- Equipment. I’ll tell you about it separately. You will learn what should be included in the package of a trailer on which motor vehicles are transported.
Having studied the characteristics and made a choice, I advise you to first consider two important questions:
- registration of the trailer;
- category of rights when driving a car with a trailer.
Let's move on to the configuration.
Equipment
An important advantage for motorcycle owners is that even if you have a regular trailer, you do not have to separately buy a specialized vehicle for motorcycle equipment.
There are companies and enterprises that produce additional equipment. Having purchased it, you can install it on a simple flatbed trailer with your own hands and convert it to the required tasks.
Additional equipment and specialized trailers include the following components:
- Lodgment. This is a stand for motorcycles that is installed on the bottom of the vehicle and allows you to fix a two-wheeled vehicle. The main objective is to prevent lateral movements;
- Ladder. You need it to roll the motorcycle on board. You can also just put up boards. But they are flat and have no sides, which makes it very easy to drop expensive equipment. Special ladders are equipped with protection against sliding and overturning;
- Brackets for the front fork. With their help, the front wheel is fixed. The bracket also acts as a stop;
- Lifting belts. Everything is simple here, they allow you to firmly secure the motorcycle in place;
- Support posts. Mounted on the rear panel of the trailer. Prevents the motorcycle from tipping over when loading and unloading;
- Anti-roll bars for rear wheels of motorcycles;
- Awning or removable roof. Removable roofs are usually made of plastic, and the awning is made of high-quality and durable PVC.
All that remains is to find out how to load and unload a motocross or some kind of sports bike in the presence of a specialized trailer or one converted for motorcycles.
Loading a motorcycle into a trailer
- The car is placed on a level surface and secured with a hand brake.
- Wheel chocks are installed under the trailer wheels.
- Trailer support stands are installed.
- A ramp is installed for the motorcycle to enter.
- The motorcycle is rolled up the ramp into the cradle until it touches the front fork bracket.
- A wheel chock is installed under the rear wheel of the motorcycle.
- The motorcycle is secured with rigging straps.
To use a trailer, it, like a car, must be registered within ten days. Therefore, when purchasing it, especially from someone else, you need to pay attention to the presence of a technical equipment passport and a certificate of invoice.
The MTPL contract (trailer insurance) for a trailer is not drawn up in accordance with the Federal Law “On compulsory civil liability insurance of vehicle owners” dated April 25, 2002 No. 40-FZ, clause 3.
The trailer is also not subject to technical inspection in connection with clause 4 of Article 32 of the Federal Law “On technical inspection of vehicles and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation.”
In conclusion of the article, I would like to remind you that any towing is a dangerous undertaking for all road users. Therefore, the Road Traffic Rules set the speed limit at 80 kilometers per hour.
In addition, it should be remembered that when towing, fuel consumption increases by five to twenty percent, depending on the size and weight of the trailer being towed.
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