J_Copeland Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm in the market for a used trailer.Looking to spend 300-500.Prefer one for 2 bikes but will consider a single also.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 where were you 2-3 weeks ago when 3 or 4 guys were selling? I remember Casper and Bad had one on for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Open, or closed? I have a home made open trailer, single axle, no brakes, with open wood sides that I may pull off soon. One sportbike, though I've had a sportbike and a dirt bike, or two smaller quads and a dirt bike. Wanna say it's about 4x8WillMeasure and get pics if interested. Only reason i would sell is to get an enclosed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beegreenstrings Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a 5x8 landscape trailer. New lights. Wood floor. I stained it and put grit on it last year but I used it so much most of the grit (if any is left) is all gone. new tires. Ramp gate. I would let it go for 400.I used to haul one 400ex or two dirt bikes on it (easily) have fit three on it but tie downs were a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 where were you 2-3 weeks ago when 3 or 4 guys were selling? I remember Casper and Bad had one on for sale. Trust me,I was very interested in those,just didn't have the money,now I do. WillMeasure and get pics if interested. Only reason i would sell is to get an enclosed Please send me some pics if you want to sell it.I have a 5x8 landscape trailer. New lights. Wood floor. I stained it and put grit on it last year but I used it so much most of the grit (if any is left) is all gone. new tires. Ramp gate. I would let it go for 400.I used to haul one 400ex or two dirt bikes on it (easily) have fit three on it but tie downs were a nightmare. I'm interested?Send some pics please.jcopeland@neo.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Might want to check Lowe's I bought my trailer in the spring on sale for $518 it's 5x8 with ramp tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 not sure how concerned you are with space and storage, but the method of tie-down matters a lot when trying to fit 2 bikes on a small trailer.I won't subject everyone to my gushing about the Pit-Bull trailer restraint system, but suffice to say, it makes loading 2 bikes on a 4x8 a LOT easier.If that's cost-prohibitive, and cheap is the name of the game, these go on sale for $29 periodically http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-96349.html Combine that with an inexpensive trailer ($200-$300 gets you a used or new HF folding 4x8), and for under $400, you've got a setup that will carry two bikes (under 500 lbs.)Just put a metal bar along the front of the trailer to extend your outside tie-down points beyond the edges of the trailer. the further away the better, but obviously you want to stay inside the width of the tow-vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbrent Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 +1 for Pit-Bull stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 +1 on The Pitbull restraints !!!Nice buy expensive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 What does plates run on a trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrbrent Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 What does plates run on a trailer?Close to $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I thought it was more like $60, but nothing too oppressive. If you register the plate mid-year, they'll prorate the registration fee for the number of months until your next birthday, so that would account for two people being charged different amounts.I don't think i've renewed mine yet, so i haven't paid a full year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 not sure how concerned you are with space and storage, but the method of tie-down matters a lot when trying to fit 2 bikes on a small trailer.I won't subject everyone to my gushing about the Pit-Bull trailer restraint system, but suffice to say, it makes loading 2 bikes on a 4x8 a LOT easier.If that's cost-prohibitive, and cheap is the name of the game, these go on sale for $29 periodically http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-wheel-chock-96349.html Tying down even ONE bike is a PITA. Roughly what's the cost of the pitbull system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 279.00 for the restraint system.Really not to bad,no extra tie downs are needed.What are you asking for your trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 279.00 for the restraint system.Really not to bad,no extra tie downs are needed.What are you asking for your trailer?Haven't been real serious on selling, so haven't done research. Make offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have a trailer I'll sell you for $300 bucks. It can fit 3 bikes. Has places to tie them down and a ramp. I bought it off bad324 and he bought it off someone else on here. I'll try to dig up some pics. Let me know if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I have a deal with an OR member.Thank You everyone who offered to sell me there trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 279.00 for the restraint system.Really not to bad,no extra tie downs are needed.What are you asking for your trailer?ask RidersDiscount.com what they can do for you on a trailer restraint system.It will cost you less than the $279 they retail for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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