14-08-13, 09:09 PM
(14-08-13, 09:03 PM)ChristoT link Wrote: [quote author=noggythenog link=topic=9335.msg94411#msg94411 date=1376510121]
Give it a try but make sure youve got breakdown cover.
Ive towed my bike back & forth to scotland a couple times now & even with a purpose built trailer ive had some teething problems, last time i got to scotland with my trailer tyres almost down to canvas in the middle which turned out be wheel alignment due to wheel to axle being bolted on only slightly out of line.plus i focced up my fairing with the ratchet straps oops :rolleyes ,but you dont know til you try do you.
I always carry a trolley jack in the boot plus a spare trailer wheel but you dont have the luxury of having a car to put such luxuries in.
End o the day its a fairly simple concept,if you can pull a cart with a horse then sure as foc you can do it with a bike & trailer but all id say is you'll be cought up in the technicalities but remember to have good tyres,bearings,well greased & a good contingency in place & get lots o pics up along the way. :thumbup
Not worth getting a year of breakdown cover for only a month of use! As for a boot, I have the trailer for that!
The trailer will get plenty of road testing before I take it to France via Holland - a slow trip of 1000 miles. Regular tyre / fastening checks all along the way, of course!!
Contingency plan = having phone numbers of friends along my route!! :lol :lol
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The lord says he's pretty sure im ok..........but your Focced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike