Trailer on a R1200GS

[Brendan]

Hi Folks,
I'm toying with the idea of putting a tow hitch onto my bike.
Have no problem purchasing or fabricating a hitch.
My query is; I want to pull a trailer with a trials bike on it Beta, Montesa or Gasgas sized.
What do you all think??
Mad or not so mad idea!!!!
Thanks in advance for your suggestions or comments.

 

[rodsharp]

Your MAD

 

[Timpo]

Blurb:-

Motorcycle Trailers Regulation 84 Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

All motorcycles
A motorcycle may not:-

draw more than 1 trailer, carry any passengers in the trailer (unless it is towing a broken down motorcycle)
draw a trailer with an unladen weight exceeding 254kg (unless it is towing a broken down motorcycle).
Learners cannot tow trailers.

Solo Motorcycles
2 wheel motorcycle without sidecars may not (unless it is towing a broken down motorcycle)
If not exceeding 125cc draw any trailer
If exceeding 125cc draw a trailer which exceeds 1metre overall width, allow the distance between the rear axle of the motorcycle and the rear of the trailer to exceed 2.5m, draw a trailer, the laden weight of which exceeds two thirds kerbside weight of the motorcycle or a maximum of 150kg
and must display kerbside weight on motorcycle unladen weight on trailer. As for Europe.
Standard trailer lighting regulations apply including reflective triangles, two for twin wheel trailers and one for single wheel trailers.
Also breakdown companies will not give cover for home made chassis. You can buy a factor chassis and put your own bodywork on it. It does not have to be rubber block suspension. Radial arm and telescopic suspension that does not shake up your camping kit so much is available.
Technically if a trailer is legal in the UK it can be used in any other EU country even if trailers are not road legal in that country. Riders who want to tow trailers across Spain can do so, there are limitations though.

Motorcycles may tow trailers or sidecars only if they do not exceed 50% of the weight of the towing vehicle. Trailers can only be used during daylight and in conditions that guarantee good visibility. The speed of the motorcycle must not exceed 90% of the posted speed limit, and trailers may not in any circumstances be used to transport people.

 

[GeorgeH]

mad as a box of frogs....but someone has done it before...
Got these images from Advrider

 

[magpie]

OMG

 

[Pukmeister]

When living in Western Australia, I was amazed to see the local motorcycle instructor on a Suzuki GS500 bike towing a trailer behind him to the students houses.

On the trailer was...........another Suzuki GS500 for the student to ride.
I wish I had taken a photo of it now as it beggars belief when you see it.

 

[sockpuppet]

Now if you turned that trailer in a fuel bowser imageine the range on a rtw adventure

That would be frightening - John O'Groats to Cape Town on a single tank

Imagine the spares!

 

[motobiker]

Grand-daddy already done it.

 

[Rushy]

Hi Folks,
My query is; I want to pull a trailer with a trials bike on it Beta, Montesa or Gasgas sized.
What do you all think??
Mad or not so mad idea!!!!
Thanks in advance for your suggestions or comments.

Piece of piss. R us sure you don't want to tow something bigger


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[Montrose Sun]

Initially, i thought WTF and about the 85% rule but iirc that goes out the window when the load is supporting its own weight in part.

Still mad though

 

[Brendan]

Your MAD

All right so, having given all your comments due consideration it's time to first get some psychiatric help and then start to build this trailer . I know who'll help me

 

[Funners]

Initially, i thought WTF and about the 85% rule but iirc that goes out the window when the load is supporting its own weight in part.

Still mad though

85% is just a guide, the legal requirement is the manufactureres stated max tow/train weight for the vehicle

 

[sockpuppet]

Piece of piss. R us sure you don't want to tow something bigger

and just lots of

Mainly for the crazy bugger that though of that....I bet he was dutch.

 

[karnevil]

and just lots of

Mainly for the crazy bugger that though of that....I bet he was dutch.

How many GS12's could he tow i wonder?

 

[James Embrey]

Hope that guy remembers he is towing that car when he starts filtering!

 

[blackbird]

You would be better off as I did put a tow bar on the car to put the GS1200 on, not if it breakes down (WHEN IT BREAKES DOWN) WHY WHY WHY DID I SELL MY HONDA & BUY THIS HEAP OF GERMAN SHIT

 

[t'other dave]

Trailers on bikes, Shoot me now!!!

 

[Account removed]

Hi Folks,
I'm toying with the idea of putting a tow hitch onto my bike.
Have no problem purchasing or fabricating a hitch.
My query is; I want to pull a trailer with a trials bike on it Beta, Montesa or Gasgas sized.
What do you all think??
Mad or not so mad idea!!!!
Thanks in advance for your suggestions or comments.

you could just buy a car !!

 

[Timolgra]

Suprising title for a thread.....it's normally the other way round

 

[GibGSA]

OMG

Piece of piss. R us sure you don't want to tow something bigger


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Interesting Video, But I bet that Goldwing is going to last about a month, 1st it'll be the brake pads, then the discs will wear out then the rider will probably be crushed under the weight in some horrible accident, I don't envy his job.

rgds
GibGSA