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Cruiser
Posts: 175
Hinton, Iowa | I just recently found a HOT DEAL on a Piggy backer trailer. 05 model. Been pulled about 2000 miles. Like new. ($250) Kids got me a hitch Doc for Christmas from Superfreak and I am almost set to go.Now I have some questions. Iam hearing about people using a pivoting hitch. I"ve read some people saying it's not something you really need but I can see where it might handle better and be safer. I thought I like to get opinions from the the place I get most of the answers to questions I have about motorcycling on the Vision. So all input and tips about pulling a trailer are welcome.
Thanks in advance. Ride Safe,Mike
Edited by airguy 2009-12-29 10:09 PM
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| You understand correctly, you don't NEED a pivot, but I'd recommend one if you can afford it. Say you drop your bike by accident. The pivot will allow the trailer to sit flat on its wheels without twisting anything up.
You might also wish to cut a link on your retainer chains. If you take a bad enough fall or if your trailer gets away from you, you don't want the tongue diving into the ground and tossing you off.
You likely will hardley notice the trailer back there.
One thing to watch out for. If you have to go up a steep incline where you need to turn abruptly at the top while the trailer is still on the incline, be VERY careful. The trailer will want to pull the bike straight over on its side. |
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Tourer
Posts: 367
Cottage Grove, Mn | http://timeouttrailers.org/campingaccessories.aspx
Scroll al the way to the bottom Hope this hepls |
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Cruiser
Posts: 85
| I agree, Teach has got it right, "you don't need it but I'd recommend it." Best way to look at it is not "IF you drop it but WHEN you drop it." I haven't dropped mine yet but but I'm more comfortable knowing I've done everything I can to be ready for it when it happens. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 935
Rockford, IL | Personally I'd go with this type of setup http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/chrome-motorcycle-trailer-swivel-bal...
Much cheaper and does essentially the same thing. |
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Tourer
Posts: 576
, IA | yep put one on my aspen for that reason bike will go over 45+degs and the hitch will too now that i have one, had i not had one i believe there would of been damage some where in back either hitch or bike frame |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 28
Reston, Virginia | I also went this route rather than the swivel hitch which is a lot more expensive...relatively. Just came back from a 500 mile trip and it performed great, even empty it held the road well and all the twisties. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1436
| Looks like a good option guys. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 54
Bancroft Ontario, Canada | I have had both the conventional and pivot hitches on my trailers and definitely like the pivot......looking at these photo......doesn't look very substantial construction....small pivot pin at base of ball....are you folks with this hitch seeing any weakness in this construction??
Thanks
VBear |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 763
Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | Does it rattle at all? |
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Pivoting Hitch?