R100GS Towbar

[Mick Aberdeen]

Hi,
has anyone got / had a towbar on their GS?
Was wondering if I'd have to make my own or if anybody makes a kit etc?

Want to have the option of towing a trailer so I can take the barbie/fishing gear/diving gear/son's tricycle/comfy chairs and stuff that is a bit of a hassle to fit on the bike and was thinking of making something that is relatively easily removed (plug in connections).

There's probably folk recoiling in horror but have seen a few on my travels and was always jealous of the amount of kit (one guy in the States was towning a small sailing dinghy) the they could take along and simply 'unhitch' when they arive leaving a virtually empty bike. Also useful for loading up with contraband on the return journey.

Cheers,
Mick

 

[Redboots]

Hi,
has anyone got / had a towbar on their GS?

The Dutch are quite keen on towbars.
Ask Mat Beekers of bmwboxersupplies.com on mat @ bmwboxertoke.nl
I don't think he sells them, but may know of a source.

John

 

[bumpmuncher]

i am quite interested in a demountable tow bar have been offered interesting trailer. but not found out about bar yet if you find a supplier i would like to know. or if you can get plans i have the tools cheers. Bm

 

[electric_monk]

Give this lot a try.


www.classicind.com.au/

 

[MickDB1]

Theres a firm in Oz that sells them
My pal had one but has now sold it
It was a towball mounted on a piece of 5 mm plate secured to the bike from the rear footrest monts then suspended down from the subframe
looked great worked very well
I will try and find a picture or two

 

[MickDB1]

Here yer go

 

[bumpmuncher]

ah thats great was thinking it would mean a whole new subframe. now what are the legalities of fitting one or does a 92 airhead predate the rules. pictures are good, got a small winter project now

 

[MickDB1]

My mate Timmy had a landcruiser engine on his trailer - He did say it was a little dangerous and daft but he had no other quick transport at the time
( and the road to his home is a single track lane with grass in the middle )
he is barmy but also a great man. So there is / shouldnt be an issue with normal towing - I made the trailer from a cut down camping trailer ( the one with the "wheelbarrow " wheels

 

[Redboots]

Monowheel?

I remember seeing mono wheel trailers back in the 70's that looked OK. They corner like the bike.

Take a gander at this one:
http://oddlegtrailers.co.uk/id1.html

John

 

[electric_monk]

I think the only legislation surrounding this issue would be to do with the total weight being trailed in relation to the towqing vehicle...

 

[MikeP]

Okay, Dougal is riding the bike.

Can we assume that Zebedee, Florence, Dillon and the daft cow are in the trailer?

 

[AndyT]

Hi,
has anyone got / had a towbar on their GS?
Was wondering if I'd have to make my own or if anybody makes a kit etc?

Want to have the option of towing a trailer so I can take the barbie/fishing gear/diving gear/son's tricycle/comfy chairs and stuff that is a bit of a hassle to fit on the bike and was thinking of making something that is relatively easily removed (plug in connections).

There's probably folk recoiling in horror but have seen a few on my travels and was always jealous of the amount of kit (one guy in the States was towning a small sailing dinghy) the they could take along and simply 'unhitch' when they arive leaving a virtually empty bike. Also useful for loading up with contraband on the return journey.

Cheers,
Mick

I think you have to tell your insurance company also - I'm sure theres a clause in the policy saying to contact them if you suffer from hallucinations or strange ideas

AndyT - in a town near you

 

[ECM]

T
Ask Mat Beekers of bmwboxersupplies.com on mat @ bmwboxertoke.nl
I don't think he sells them, but may know of a source.

John

that's mat @ bmwboxertoko.nl

 

[Redboots]

that's mat @ bmwboxertoko.nl

Bollocks... ALWAYS check the spelling

John

 

[Jethro]

I have a Tow-Bar for sale if you are interested.

My 80 paralever pulled a trailor with no problems what so ever.

In the process of building a side car for the old girl ready for the '08 Elafant and Tauerntreffen.

Jethro

 

[Mick Aberdeen]

Jethro, Yep interested.
How do we get in touch?
Mick

 

[Jethro]

Jethro, Yep interested.
How do we get in touch?
Mick

Hi Mick,
You can mail me at [email protected]
And we can sort details out then.

Jethro

 

[Bill-H]

The UK regulations are here
http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=136
Basically max weight 150kilo, 1mtr wide, 2.5mtr trailer wheel to rear bike wheel.

 

[Tarka]

There`s towbar specifically made for the 1200GS,you know.




It fits on the front of the bike.................

 

[(RIP) Proff]

There`s towbar specifically made for the 1200GS,you know.




It fits on the front of the bike.................

You're a Bad Man Tarks