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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 08:52:48 -0400
From: ut00435@vght.volvo.com (Brian Stanley)
Subject: (dr350) trailer selection and cars
Chuck,
I purchased a trailer last year for my '88 Monte Carlo (larger than
your taurus). I would not recommend the rack type you are asking
about. I think your suspension on would be seriously overloaded!
I looked for a used trailer myself. Most of what was on the
market was junk! People with good trailers tend not to get rid of
them.
Look for a trailer with large tires. the small tired ones spin
the tires too fast at interstate speeds. You are forever seeing
people with these types of trailers on the side of interstate with
flats.
I purchased my new trailer for about $525 (5x8) dump bed.
1.5 x 1.5 in tube steel frame 3500 pound axle, tires larger than
my Monte Carlo's.
A trailer will not depreciate nearly as fast as your bike.
Overall, I have been very pleased with my trailer. I will
carry three bikes and gear. My car has the 305 (5 liter) and a
4v carb. It has enough power to pull that load, but the transmission
is a little bit on the weenie side. If your Taurus is not equiped with
a transmission cooler, then I would consider installing one for towing.
I hope you have the 3.8 liter in your car. I think that would perform
better than the 3.0.
You might check out what Motorcycle Consumer News had to say
about trailers within the last few months. You can contact them
at www.mcnews.com.
Brian Stanley,
'94 DR350SE
'92 CR250
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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 08:10:00 -0700
From: "Lees, John W" <John.Lees@PSS.Boeing.com>
Subject: (dr350) RE:
I have purchased one of these receiver hitch dudads for my dr from BDI industries, it works great and I can haul ass at 85 mph down the road in my van and the motorcycle is transparent to me , no bouncing around much less cumbersome than a trailer. If you need more info glad to help.
John Lees
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> From: charles w vokac[SMTP:cvokac@juno.com]
> Reply To: charles w vokac
> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 1999 7:01 AM
> To: dr350@lists.xmission.com
>
> I am planning to start hauling my DR and need a trailer. What is an
> acceptable trailer for a reasonable price? Home Depot has trailers for
> $400. Is it better to look for a used trailer? How about those rack -
> type trailers that fit over a hitch - the ones similar to bicycle racks
> that fit on the back of a car. How do they work and can they be used