craigatcsi Posted August 16, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2009 What is the fastest you have pulled your Trailer with your bike? Next question...... What is the fastest SAFE speed to pull a trailer with a bike? craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bar Posted August 16, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2009 I've had my trailer up to 85mph and no issues. Probably safest at posted speed. The main issue with a trailer isn't speed as much as how it's loaded and making sure you have an adequate, but not over weight tongue on the trailer. 10% of the total weight of the trailer is the general rule, just watch your hitch capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick46 Posted August 16, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2009 I too must have hit 80 or 85 at least a few times...mostly when passing somebody up. I don't cruise that fast any more... even if I don't have the trailer on. Once you've paid your lot of tickets...it actually DOES work at making you change your bad driving habits B'sides...when I'm on my bike, I'm out to enjoy my ride. No need to hurry anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifty Posted August 16, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2009 What is the fastest you have pulled your Trailer with your bike? 95mph Next question...... What is the fastest SAFE speed to pull a trailer with a bike? 5mph is anything to do with bikes very safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick46 Posted August 16, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2009 is anything to do with bikes very safe? NOPE!....other than watching them go by from the sidewalk!! Best stay home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted August 16, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2009 130+mph coming across Tennessee going downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted August 16, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2009 130+mph coming across Tennessee going downhill. Thats a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted August 16, 2009 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2009 Bill passed me. His GPS logged him at a little over 140mph and his wife passed us both like we were sitting still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynodon Posted August 16, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 16, 2009 I would say that if you have a trailer with very small tires, try to keep max weight down, keep air pressure high (follow trailer mfgr and the tire sidewall for MAX pressures), and check the tires and bearings often for excess heat. I would say stay close to the posted limits. If you have bigger tires, then 85 or so would safer, though still, the best bet is to always keep about 10% total trailer and load weight on the hitch ball, and touch test the tires and bearings at every stop. Don't forget to check your bikes rear tire too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted August 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2009 What is the fastest you have pulled your Trailer with your bike? My trailer weighs around 300 to 350 loaded. I have hit 85 a couple of times for a short distance. Usually run around 65 or 70 mph. Next question...... What is the fastest SAFE speed to pull a trailer with a bike? That is a loaded question. craigr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted August 17, 2009 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2009 Can't say the fastest but Cruiseing at 75 seems pretty good, but following Naugh-T home from Arkansas I know we were cruising faster than that. I think pulling the trailer just increases risk so not sure what you can consider safe speed. BRad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 17, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 17, 2009 I have done 90 trying to outrun a storm in Ogalala Nebraska. I had no issues pulling it that fast as we were on the slab. I try to keep it around posted speeds, just being mindful that it's back there as sometimes I can't feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted August 17, 2009 Share #13 Posted August 17, 2009 As for the fastest , both the Muffinman and myself have pegged the speedo pulling our trailers . My comfort speed is 65-70 on the highway , 5 under the SL on the back roads if the wife and I are solo . Kinda hard to go that slow with some of the group I hang around with . BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyDawg Posted August 17, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 17, 2009 Fastest about 80 or a tad faster. Safest: No faster than your guardian angel can fly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozlander Posted August 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted August 17, 2009 How fast you pull your trailer is determined by how fast you want to run out of gas. That's the only criteria I have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted August 17, 2009 How fast: One up 87 How fast: Two up about 75 My happy Place: at 65-73 your going to get your best gas milage so that my answer. for highway traveling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 17, 2009 Share #17 Posted August 17, 2009 How fast........... Now that is a loaded question if you ask me. It all depends on if you want to enjoy the ride...or if your pulling it just trying to MAKE TIME.. If it's the latter, you are truely playing rullette because it would be a 50/ 50 chance that something could happen or could not.. So ...if you want to go faster them the posted limits..I guess you have to ask youself... Do I feel lucky today......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperhawk Posted August 17, 2009 Share #18 Posted August 17, 2009 How fast........... Now that is a loaded question if you ask me. It all depends on if you want to enjoy the ride...or if your pulling it just trying to MAKE TIME.. If it's the latter, you are truely playing rullette because it would be a 50/ 50 chance that something could happen or could not.. So ...if you want to go faster them the posted limits..I guess you have to ask youself... Do I feel lucky today......... So, on Friday, I am going to have to keep the speed around 60, just so the GW and trailer you are pulling can keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 17, 2009 Share #19 Posted August 17, 2009 So, on Friday, I am going to have to keep the speed around 60, just so the GW and trailer you are pulling can keep up. No need to worry my friend.... it is one of those dont do as I do but do what I say things.. I feel lucky......I pulled it 75 mph to Ohio and didnt know it was there...and at one time 105mph..and that was stupid...but I wanted to see if there was a difference or if it wagged behind me which it did not.. And once I disconnect it, we can see who can keep up..... !!! I am soooooooo looking to Thurdsday and this coming weekend... You guys ride safe to Birmingham.. see you there. Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgripp Posted August 17, 2009 Share #20 Posted August 17, 2009 85 is the fastest. Only run at 65 with the trailer on as I found that I had to stop every hour for gas... The RSV is a real pig over 65 when towing any weight... With me it is probably has to do with all the weight that is already in the saddle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 21, 2009 Share #21 Posted August 21, 2009 85 on the trip home...bunkhouse camper.....wouldnt want to have had to stop that beast fast! This was a quick pass situation...normally we are at posted speed unless its over 70.....we cruise at 65-70 as a rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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