| Motorcycle enthusiasts can rarely be separated from | | | | can be joined with a ball and socket, pin and swivel, or |
| their cycles for long, but sometimes they find | | | | another combination. Whatever the join type is, |
| themselves needing a lift from something with a bit | | | | however, it should be secured properly and fit tightly. |
| more power. Unfortunately, unlike their two-wheeled | | | | While loading and unloading the bike the wheels should |
| human powered vehicles, these horse-powered | | | | be stopped with blocks so they do not suddenly jolt or |
| models are a bit harder to move when the "horses" | | | | move. Also, in regards to loading, make sure that the |
| are tuckered out. For those occasions, a motorcycle | | | | load is not only balanced just forward of the center |
| trailer is what stands between them and having to | | | | balance point but secured so as to prevent quick jolts |
| walk a considerable distance for one reason or | | | | both forward and back. And know the limits; if you are |
| another. | | | | towing by motorcycle keep it underneath 300 pounds. |
| A motorcycle trailer is a flatbed trailer that attaches to | | | | One last tip for towing a motorcycle trailer with a |
| a car, truck or even a motorcycle. Uses are varied; | | | | motorcycle - it is often easy to get lost in the moment |
| some are used for normal supplies while others are | | | | and forget what you are towing, but you need to keep |
| specifically used and designed to tow motorcycles | | | | as close to the center as possible. Doing this will |
| themselves. While they can be used for motorcycles | | | | prevent you from trying to skirt another vehicle and |
| that have broken down, that is not the only purpose | | | | forgetting what you are towing in the bliss of the |
| for them. Some motorcyclists, for instance, will live in | | | | moment and will give you wriggle room if the trailer |
| an RV and need to haul the bike along with them | | | | swerves a little, which is hopefully minimized with the |
| when not in use. And as mentioned they can store | | | | use of a secure grip to the towing vehicle. |
| much more than just a bike in back. | | | | With a little bit of experience and time, a motorcycle |
| While some versions require two people to set up, | | | | trailer can not only help out in a tight spot but can |
| others can be easily prepared with one person. They | | | | expand the usability of your bike. |