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ooheritage · Nov 10th, 2009, 07:33 AM

hey to all, do ultra glides come with trailor hitch mounts already, or is it a add on that you have to do?

glider · Nov 10th, 2009, 07:36 AM

They don't come with it but the dealer can install one for you.

ooheritage · Nov 10th, 2009, 08:41 AM

thank you gentlemen

HDDon · Nov 10th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post

Think long and hard before you pull a trailer with a bike.......it's a nightmare!

Richard, I see quite a few bike Harley and others with trailers. I've never pulled one so I can't comment, can you tell us why it's a nightmare?

STEVE07 · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbit View Post

( trailer measure 1m across wheel to wheel )

Thats 39 inches on this side of the pond for those of you that want to know

walleye · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:12 PM

If I have to pull a trailer, I will use a cage. No offense, JMHO. When on my rare rides, I want to ride like I like to ride, and that would not include a trailer. I do not get the opportunity to ride often enough. Sorry, I know this is off the question, which was answered. What ever you do, ride safe.

Fourdogs · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I've pulled a Unigo trailer over 42,000 miles ...from the East coast to the West Coast... I've never had a problem and sure makes the wife happy...They sold me the hitch (Unigo w/ a wiring harness specially for my Road King) installed the hitch and wired it in less that 2 hours. Its can carry up to 100 pounds and its a 1 wheel trailer..when we arrive at out destination we unhook it and roll it to our room.

walleye · Nov 10th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fourdogs View Post

I've pulled a Unigo trailer over 42,000 miles ...from the East coast to the West Coast... I've never had a problem and sure makes the wife happy...They sold me the hitch (Unigo w/ a wiring harness specially for my Road King) installed the hitch and wired it in less that 2 hours. Its can carry up to 100 pounds and its a 1 wheel trailer..when we arrive at out destination we unhook it and roll it to our room.

There you go. You could not get a better opinion than this. 42K is what I call experience.

Fourdogs · Nov 11th, 2009, 12:09 AM

BTW..this is our set up....was heading to Canada ..and notice the smile on the wifes face...thats why I pull a trailer..

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gusotto · Nov 13th, 2009, 03:08 AM

I've considered a trailer but I have run through some of the +/- of running a trailer.
I travel alone (usually) and I might be tempted to take too much. I did an Iowa/California trip this summer and I had the bike packed with too many clothes. Next time I'll take less.
I had the tourpac, T-Bag and dry bag on the passenger seat full. Made the bike ('07 Ultra) top heavy. Noticeable when it took weight off the front wheel.
I could take a passenger if using a trailer.
I had too much weight on the rear. A trailer would help but I'd have to alter riding styles.
I see a lot of bikes with trailers so the thought is still there.

Nov 10th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#2
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch They don't come with it but the dealer can install one for you.

Nov 10th, 2009, 08:41 AM	#3
ooheritage Warming The Wheels Ride: 2000 heritage softail Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2009 Location: oklahoma Posts: 133	Re: trailer hitch thank you gentlemen

Nov 10th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#4
HDDon Retired Moderators Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 4,114 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch Quote: Originally Posted by RichardS View Post Think long and hard before you pull a trailer with a bike.......it's a nightmare! Richard, I see quite a few bike Harley and others with trailers. I've never pulled one so I can't comment, can you tell us why it's a nightmare?

Nov 10th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#5
STEVE07 Super Moderator Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,482 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbit View Post ( trailer measure 1m across wheel to wheel ) Thats 39 inches on this side of the pond for those of you that want to know

Nov 10th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#6
walleye Banned Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jan 25th, 2009 Location: Oklahoma via North Dakota Posts: 947 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch If I have to pull a trailer, I will use a cage. No offense, JMHO. When on my rare rides, I want to ride like I like to ride, and that would not include a trailer. I do not get the opportunity to ride often enough. Sorry, I know this is off the question, which was answered. What ever you do, ride safe.

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Nov 10th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#7
Fourdogs Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 822 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch I've pulled a Unigo trailer over 42,000 miles ...from the East coast to the West Coast... I've never had a problem and sure makes the wife happy...They sold me the hitch (Unigo w/ a wiring harness specially for my Road King) installed the hitch and wired it in less that 2 hours. Its can carry up to 100 pounds and its a 1 wheel trailer..when we arrive at out destination we unhook it and roll it to our room.

Nov 10th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#8
walleye Banned Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jan 25th, 2009 Location: Oklahoma via North Dakota Posts: 947 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch Quote: Originally Posted by Fourdogs View Post I've pulled a Unigo trailer over 42,000 miles ...from the East coast to the West Coast... I've never had a problem and sure makes the wife happy...They sold me the hitch (Unigo w/ a wiring harness specially for my Road King) installed the hitch and wired it in less that 2 hours. Its can carry up to 100 pounds and its a 1 wheel trailer..when we arrive at out destination we unhook it and roll it to our room. There you go. You could not get a better opinion than this. 42K is what I call experience.

Nov 11th, 2009, 12:09 AM	#9
Fourdogs Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 2004 Roadking Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007 Posts: 822 My Mood:	Re: trailer hitch BTW..this is our set up....was heading to Canada ..and notice the smile on the wifes face...thats why I pull a trailer.. Harley Davidson Community

Nov 13th, 2009, 03:08 AM	#10
gusotto Community Star Ride: 2007 Ultra Classic Join Date: Sep 11th, 2009 Location: Dubuque, Iowa Posts: 415	Re: trailer hitch I've considered a trailer but I have run through some of the +/- of running a trailer. I travel alone (usually) and I might be tempted to take too much. I did an Iowa/California trip this summer and I had the bike packed with too many clothes. Next time I'll take less. I had the tourpac, T-Bag and dry bag on the passenger seat full. Made the bike ('07 Ultra) top heavy. Noticeable when it took weight off the front wheel. I could take a passenger if using a trailer. I had too much weight on the rear. A trailer would help but I'd have to alter riding styles. I see a lot of bikes with trailers so the thought is still there.

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