Motorcycle trailer. Borrow or rent?

[cupraricky]

So a mate of mine is looking his first bike. 600/650cc abs bike.

As per usual the amount in England is endless compared to here. Would anyone have a motorcycle trailer available to borrow for beer tokens or rent it out? Only needs to be a single bike trailer. Trying to see our options.

Thanks

 

[Apis]

Another option is an ordinary trailer and a scaffold plank for a ramp. Far more plentiful and does the job fine.

 

[cupraricky]

Another option is an ordinary trailer and a scaffold plank for a ramp. Far more plentiful and does the job fine.

I have a wee 6x4 trailer but figured for long distances a proper trailer with proper tie down points etc would be more secure? No?

 

[Coog]

Or rent a van or use one of the transport guys.

 

[cupraricky]

Or rent a van or use one of the transport guys.

Already priced transport. Can rent a van if needs be but should be able to get a bike trailer cheaper.

 

[RoniN]

Would a van not be cheaper on the boat than a car and trailer ?

Cheers

 

[cupraricky]

Would a van not be cheaper on the boat than a car and trailer ?

Cheers

Not by the time you pay the rental on the van. Depending on ferry times and ports etc. But a quick look says a van is £10 cheaper then car and small trailer

 

[Apis]

I have a wee 6x4 trailer but figured for long distances a proper trailer with proper tie down points etc would be more secure? No?

I've only ever used an ordinary trailer because I only pick up a bike maybe once every 2 years or so. Most have been big heavy bikes; R1150GS, Pan ST1300 and various middleweights. Distance doesn't matter if it's well strapped.. If it doesn't have tie down hooks (most do) you'll find somewhere down under the bottom edges, like a spring mount. A 6ft trailer will probably need the taildoor down or removed but that's ok if you have lights and plate on the sides. Most bikes will fit inside a 7ft or longer. EDIT. Forgot, most will fit in a 6ft if you angle it, turn the bars left, put on sidestand, in gear up against the front and ratchet it down, It sits solid as a rock.

 

[Dave..]

Have you tried James at DMT bike transport? Unless it is far south he usually charges £250 for a collection. I have used him lots of times and would recommend him.

 

[cupraricky]

I've only ever used an ordinary trailer because I only pick up a bike maybe once every 2 years or so. Most have been big heavy bikes; R1150GS, Pan ST1300 and various middleweights. Distance doesn't matter if it's well strapped.. If it doesn't have tie down hooks (most do) you'll find somewhere down under the bottom edges, like a spring mount. A 6ft trailer will probably need the taildoor down or removed but that's ok if you have lights and plate on the sides. Most bikes will fit inside a 7ft or longer.

Yea back door can come off as lights are separate mounted. It's has tie down hooks.

 

[Apis]

Check edit^^

 

[cupraricky]

Have you tried James at DMT bike transport? Unless it is far south he usually charges £250 for a collection. I have used him lots of times and would recommend him.

Yea. Mates been onto him. One bikes Cornwall. But its also nice to see what ur buying before it lands on your doorstep. Plus a road trip is always good steam

 

[cupraricky]

Check edit^^

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[Apis]

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I added an edit after you quoted me. The bit about putting the bike into a 6ft trailer at an angle.

………………………. EDIT. Forgot, most will fit in a 6ft if you angle it, turn the bars left, put on sidestand, in gear up against the front and ratchet it down, It sits solid as a rock.

 

[AMG]

Not by the time you pay the rental on the van. Depending on ferry times and ports etc. But a quick look says a van is £10 cheaper then car and small trailer

If you are going during the week, a car and trailer is usually the same price as a car anyway. Only seems to be weekends that they charge for a trailer.

 

[southsky sunrise]

Fly/foot passenger on the boat over & ride it home?

 

[cupraricky]

Fly/foot passenger on the boat over & ride it home?

Would do but he wants someone who has bikes or is into them to look it over. So driving really the best option.

 

[southsky sunrise]

6x4 and angle it then, Iv moved a few this way too bud and if well strapped they’ll not budge.